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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Freemasons , " and "The Grand Lodge Officers , Present and Past , " were respectively honoured . Bro . Fenner , I . P . AL ( whom we were pleased to see sufficiently recovered to be present ) , gave in appreciative term "The Health of Bro . Clark , the ' VV . M . " The W . AI . replied , and said he was sincerely obliged for the kind way the I . P . M . had proposed his health , and
the brethren had received the same . It was his object to do his duty and to give every brother in the lodge every satisfaction , as far as was possible . It was also his intention to serve as a Steward at the next festival for the Old People , and he gave the brethren timely notice , so that he might lose none of their support when the proper time arrived .
"The Initiate " was next toasted ; the W . AL stating he had had the honour of initiating one or more each meeting night , and he found it a pleasurable duty , especially when the new blood introduced had been of so satisfactory a character . He had great pleasure in feeling that they had received good and perfectly straightforward men in their ranks , and asked the brethren to drink to the health of
Bro . Welch . This was enthusiastically done ; and Bro . Welch briefly said : Brothers , I am very pleased with the way you have received me this evening , and beg to be excused making any further speech . Some other occasion perhaps I shall have the opportunity of making one longer . "The Visitors" were next toasted . The W . AI . said
the Upton brethren were always pleased to welcome their guests , and if they were not able to give them such sumptuous banquets as they would like to do , still they offered what they themselves partook of with a hearty welcome . He ( Bro . Clark ) could not help thinking , from the fact of some of the visitors honouring them two and three times recently , that their efforts to please had met with success .
Several of the brethren had been compelled to leave , amongst them their old friend , Bro . Ellingford , VV . AL S 34 , so he would associate the toast with the name of Bro . Stephens . Bro . Stephens suitably responded on behalf of "The Visitors , " as also , by request , did Bro . J . Taylor , S . D ., 554 , who testified to the hospitality of the lodge , which he
had several times experienced , and would be happy to do so again as often as he received an invitation . The W . AI . next gave "The Past Alasters , " coupled with the name of Bro . Fenner , I . P . AL , whom they all felt pleased to see among them again . Bro . Clark recognised the value to the W . AL in the chair of the Past Alasters , those of the Upton Lodge fully maintaining the character
usually ascribed to Past Alasters . Bro . Fenner ably replied for himself and the other Past Alasters . " The Treasurer and Secretary " were then toasted . Bro . Clark remarked that they would all agree they had a Treasurer and Secretary hard to beat . They both were hardworking , painstaking officers , and he felt it would be
impossible to get better officers to fill those positions . The VV . AL , therefore , asked the brethren to acknowledge the toast by a hearty and cordial reception . Bro . VVayland , who had just arrived , having returned his thanks , Bro . Rowe also expressed himself grateful for the way the toast had been honoured . If ever they had a Secretary possessing greater ability than himself , he would
yield to none in the desire to promote to the utmost the welfare of the Upton Lodge . "The Officers" were next honoured in appreciative terms , the VV . AL expressing himself gratified at the manner in which he was supported and had the work of the lodge done .
Bro . Pearcey returned thanks , adding it gave him great pleasure to respond to this toast as their S . W ., as he felt the brethren appreciated the way in which the officers carried out their duties . The Tyler ' s toast was given by Bro . Bowler , and after a short interval devoted to harmony , the brethren separated in good time , having passed an enjoyable evening .
WARRINGTON . — Gilbert Greenall Lodge ( No . 1250 ) . —The members of this flourishing lodge celebrated their thirteenth anniversary on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., in their rooms , Sankey-street . There was a large and distinguished gathering present on the occasion . Routine business commenced at three o'clock , the centre of interest being the induction of Bro . Thomas Hutchinson
into the chair of K . S ., and the appointment and investiture of officers for the ensuing year ; the following being the principal office-bearers : Bros . Wallhead , I . P . AL ; W . Taylor , S . W . ; W . H . Jenkins , J . W . ; VV . Richardson , P . AL , Treas . ; D . VV . Finney , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . C . VV . Lane , Sec ; J . O'Brien , S . D . ; W . Bolton , J . D . ; R . Heaton , I . G . ; and Domville , Tyler . At the conclusion of lodge work , Bro . Wallhead , I . P . AL ,
was presented with a valuable and chaste gold Past Alaster's jewel , in recognition of his services to the lodge during the past year . The banquet took place at the Lion Hotel , when the newly-appointed VV . AL was supported right and left by a great array of Freemasons of the province . The usual 'oval and Masonic toasts were given and responded' to . The viands were seasonable , the wines choice , the cooking Perfection , and the waiting successful .
LIVERPOOL . — Hamer Lodge ( No . 1393 ) . — I he yearly celebration of the St . John ' s Festival in connection with the " Hamer , " a name which is still remembered with kindly and truly fraternal feeling in West Lancashire , invariably attracts a large attendance , and the annual recurring merry meeting , which took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Thursday , the 15 th inst .,
was as numerously and infiuentially attended as any of its Predecessors . The extensive alterations going on in the old portion of the building rather interfered with the comfort of those who were present , but putting on tbe best face Possible , members and visitors alike seemed determined lo " 9 the best under the circumstances , and eniov a meeting
witch was full of so much interest . The large gathering of 'he afternoon clearly demonstrated that the Hamer Lodge nas lost noneof its popularity , andsolongas it has associated y >> tn it names of brethren whose labour in the art have only been properly rewarded by the honours they have received , there is little likelihood that the name of James Hamer will suffer in connection with a lodge which is meant to perpetuate his name .
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1 he chair at the opening of the proceedings was occupied by Bro . Pilling , the retiring W . AI ,, and amongst those who gave him active support and cordial countenance were Bros . John Hamilton , P . P . G . Reg . ; Evans , P . P . G . S . D . ; H . Jackson , P . P . G . D . C ; { . "" McCarthy , P . AL ; T . Sammons , P . AI . ; Leeson , P . M . ; VV . C . Erwin ; P . M . ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; R . Washington , P . G . S . D ., " and others .
Ihe ceremony of installing Bro . R . J . Leftwich Kynaston as the VV . AL of the Hamer Lodge for the coming year was impressively performed by Bro * . Janies Pilling , whose working was of the best quality . 1 he VV . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Pilling , ( . P . M . ; VV . H . Jewitt , S . W . ; Al . Callaghan , J . W . ; Walter C . Erwin , P . AL , Treas . ; J . J . Smith , sen .,
Sec ; I . Pierrepomt . S . D . ; R . L . Stockton , J . D . ; 1 . Tomlin , I . G . ; VV . T . Oversby , F . A . Rainbow , T . 1 " . Airey , and P . Porter , Stwds . ; T . Sammons , P . M ., M . C ; Walter Burnett , Org . ; and M . Williamson , Tyler . During the after-banquet proceedings , at which Bro . Kynaston presided , a valuable Past Alaster's jewel and gold chain were presented to Bro . J . Pilling , in recognition of his services to the lodge .
TEDDINGTON . —Felix Lodge ( No . 1494 ) . — A numerous meeting of the members of this lodge and visiting brethren was held on the 7 th inst ., at the Clarence Hotel , for the purpose of installing the W . AL elect , Bro . A . C Hunter . Present : Bros . Belward , W . AL ; Hunter , S . W . ; Cooper , J . W . ; Rose , S . D . ; Clowes , J . D . ; and Hughes , I . G . Past AlastersBros . GrabhamP . P . G . S . W .
, , Sec . ; Knyvett , Past Grand Steward , Treas . ; F . B . Archer , and T . Searancke Archer . Visitors : Bros . Bolton , P . AI . 259 , Past Grand Steward ; Lilley , P . AL 12 ; Stidolph , P . P . G . O . Essex ; Campbell , 217 ; Fletcher , 9 6 ; and others . After the ceremony of raising two brethren by theW . M ., Bro . Knyvett , P . AL , then took the chair , and in his usual able and efficient manner installed Bro . Hunter as W . AL for
the ensuing year ; and after the appointment of his officers & c , Bro . F . B . Archer , P . AL , then rose , and on behalf of the lodge presented to Bro . Grabham , Secretary , a splendid gold watch , accompanied by the following beautiful illuminated address , both of which has been subscribed for by the members of the lodge . " Felix Lodge , No . 1494 , 17 th June , 1 SS 2 . " Dear Bro . 'Grabham , —VVe , the followimr members of
the Felix Lodge , having heard . with regret , that after last lodge meeting your presentation watch was stolen , gladly avail ourselves of this opportunity of testifying to the high esteem in which you are held among us , both for your personal worth and by reason of the deep interest you nave shown in the welfare of the lodge from its foundation , in which you took an important part , to the present moment of its established prosperity , as the first Alaster nf the
Felix Lodge , rilling the chair a second time , and now for some years as its Secretary , you have discharged the duties with the highest zeal and efficiency , while your services to Freemasonry in general were , we were glad to see , duly recognised by your Provincial Grand Alaster . Accept this watch , with our best wishes for your future happiness and
prosperity , and may the Craft long number among its votaries as worthy and zealous Alasons as yourself ( here follow the names of the members . ) To Bro . Edward Bartlett Grabham , P . AL , P . P . G . S . W . Aliddlesex . " Bro . Graham , in responding , said : VV . AL , Past Alaster Archer , and brethren of the Felix Lodge—In returning thanks for the valuable testimonial with which vou have
just presented me , 1 franl-ly confess my inability to acknowledge in suitable terms my appreciation of your kind partiality , friendship , and brotherly good feeling , not a little enhanced by the kind and expressive manner in which it has been presented by our Bro . Past Alaster Archer . I can assure you , brethren , that I accept this handsome watch , together with the beautiful illuminated
address which accompanies the gift , with the warmest feelings of gratitude and a full sense of the honour conferred upon me ; for I am fully persuaded that it is characterised by true and sincere Alasonic feeling . But , at the same time , 1 feel satisfied that you would not have conferred this distinction upon me if you thought 1 had not studied to deserve it . It is a practical commentary on the
elementary principles of cur Alasonic Fraternity , demonstrating that brotherly love can do even more than justice to the objects of its regard . For my own part , I am free to confess that I have been ambitious to acquire your good opinion , and endeavoured to promote the welfare of the lodge , and uphold the high position it now occupies in the Craft . During the time the lodge has been in existence I have the
pride and satisfaction ot stating that this is the third time I have had the pleasure of appearing before you to thank you for favours received at your hands . In 1 S 75 you presented me with a handsome Past Alaster ' s jewel , as a token of your approval of my conduct as your first VV . AL In 1 S 79 I was , again , presented with the Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden ' s jewel of this province , in recognition of mv services for the second time a < vnnr Master
and for the third time I have now again to thank you for this further mark of your generosity . This valuable watch I shall ever consider as one ofthe proudest treasures I possess , and I do assure you that after such a manifestation of your kindness , I feel the greatest difficulty to find adequate terms to convey to you the keen sense ot my gratitude and
thanks which are so justly due to the members of the lodge . Through every circumstance of my future life this memorial of your kindness will daily bring to my recollection that good feeling you have always shown towards me , and remind me of the regard and esteem I have the good fortune to hold in the estimation of my brethren in the Felix Lodge ; and not only so , it will , 1 trust , act as a
powerful incentive to use increased diligence in performing the duties of Secretary , so as to maintain and secure the continuance of your approbation so long as successive Alasters may be pleased to continue me in the office which with so much pleasure to myself I now occupy . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , genially presided over by the VV . AL , Bro . Hunter , who gave the usual Alasonic toasts .
Bro . Belward , the I . P . M ., ivas then presented with a Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his past services . Bro . Belward responded in a very happy speech , and Bro . Bolton , Past Grand Steward , P . M . 259 , and Bro . Joyce Alurray , VV . AL 170 C , having responded to the toast of " The Visitors , " the few remaining toasts followed , after which the brethren separated , having had a very successful meeting .
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INSTRUCTION .
SINCERITY LODGE ( No . 1 74 . ) -Despite thc attractions of outdoor enjoyments , the members of this prosperous lodge assembled in goodl y numbers at the 1 hree Nun's Hotel , Aldgate , on Alonday , : gth inst . Bro . J . S . hraser occupied the chair , and was supported bv Bros . . Haslip , S . W . ; F . Brown , P . AL . I . W .: H . I .
Lane , Sec , as S . D . ; C H . Webb , P . AL , Preceptor ; VV . l'raser , I . G . ; also Bros . Sewell , T . Jones , Brown , J . West , j ' !> ] e P ' lens > &' <* ¦ Lodge vvas duly opened , the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Webb was questioned and entrusted , and lodge being advanced , the ceremony of raising was worked , Bro . Brown , candidate . The W . M . also introduced the traditional history into the reremnn ,,
Bro . Webb , the Preceptor , next worked the First and Third Sections of the lecture , the brethren assisting . Lodge was carefully closed down , and Bro . Haslip was unanimously elected W . AI . for next lodge meeting , on the 2 ( 5 th inst ., when the monthly meetingof the excellent Benevolent Association will also be held . All business being ended lodge was closed .
ISRAEL LODGE ( No . o ) .-This lodge i » et a * usual at Bro . Yetton's , the Rising Sun , Globt-road , E . Bro . Job VV . AL 107 G , occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros Jones , P . M ., S . W . ; IL Marks , •/ 'A * „? ' I " , ' "P' " ens , Hon . Sec , as S . D . ; J . Taylor , I . G . ; VV . Alusto P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . Yetton , P ! M . Treas ; also Bros . B . Cundick , P . AL ; T . Loane , A . Furness and others .
Lodge was opened with all usual formalities , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Lod ge was advanced and Bro . I aylor questioned , and on lodge being opened the ceremony of raising was most ably worked . Bro . I aylor next worked the Second and Third Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed down , and Bro . Stephens , Secretary , read n letter ,, f ^ n ^^ i
„„ , „ he had written in the name of the lodge to our respected Bro Barnes , P . AL , and the same was , on the proposition of Bro . Musto , P . AL , seconded by Bro . Yetton , P . AL , duly approved and adopted . Bro . Jones was elected W . AI . tor the ensuing lodge meeting , and an instructive meeting was duly closed , and the lodge adjourned .
UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . So 7 ) — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Mall , Camberwell New-road , on Friday evening , the iGtb inst . Ihe attendance of members on this occasion wasnot so large as usual , but a good evening ' s work afforded ? w , - n T *^ »? t " , , Present , amongst whom were Bros . J Bute , VV . AL ; H . Al . Williams , S . W . ; G . VV . W *\ J ' ' = " ' ' Phillips , S . D . ; A . BlankI . D : 5
,, , , Steven Pvi P ' * 'P' ' J' S" ' ^ " ^ ' - < " U ™* Stevens , P . M ., Preceptor ; and others . Lodge was opened in the First and Second Degrees , and proof of proficiency given by candidate for raising . Thc odge was opened m the Third Degree , and the ceremony , with traditional history was ably rehearsed by the W M Lodge was then closed down to thc First Degree for discussion on points of ritual , and was subsequently closed in due
YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 54 ) .-The rejmar meeting of the above old lodge was held at Bro . A . Walter s comfortable hostelry , Green Dragon , Stepney E . on 1 uesday last . Lodge was duly opened and the minutes read and confirmed . Lod ge was advanced , and the necessary preliminaries having been duly observed , the ceremonv of raising was worked Bros . Evans being Deacon and
, Walter candidate . Bro . Prince was next tested , and afterwards the second ceremony was ably rendered . Lodge was resumed and Bro . laylor , VV . AL , made UP a good evening s work by working the First and Second " Sections of the First Lecture , the brethren giving able assistance . Among those present were Bros . J . 'Taylor , W . AI : A VV
liiiingiord ( VV . - . I ., S 34 ) , S . W ; ,- Harper , J . VV . j W Evans ( VV . A ., . 2 G 0 ) Deacon ; VV . Hawes , * LG . ; alsu Bro . A . Walter ; G . Price ; J . Andrews , P . AI . Preceptor ;; G . H . Stephens , Acting Secretary , and others . Bro ' Ellingford was appointed W . AI . for Tuesday next , andi lodge was closed in harmony .
DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . 86 o ) .-This lodge met as usual at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters Tavern , Pownallroad , Daston , on Tuesday last , the ijth inst . Bros . Smyth , \ V . AL ; Cat ling , S . W . ; Edwards , J . W . ; Corbie , t ? ' XV " \ T \ J'B '\ lV " ' - ' ' - F - Carr > H < -n 7-f ' i" «; * j \ , I ? llm '' * > I ' -M- Preceptor ; Jones , A . Clark , Wardell , Brasted , Bunker . Loring . Darnell . ' ^
, others . " ' Lodge was duly opened , and after usual formalities Bro . A . Clark was tested as to his proficiency and entrusted . Lodge was advanced and the ceremony of passing was well worked . Bro . Christian gave the explanatory lecture on he tracing board , of which the First Section of thc Lecture was worked from the chair , the brethren assisting , llie ceremonies of openintr un the lnrln-e = rA ,-i „„ :., „ j _ .. r _
, w VI c f aref " , - P « c"sed . Bro . Catltng was appointed VV . M . for the ensuing week , and all business being harmoniousl y ended , lodge was closed and adjourned until the 20 th at eight o clock . Another meeting of this lodge took place on thc 20 th inst ,, at the Sisters Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston ? Bro . Catling was VV . M ., assisted by Bros . Edwards , S . W . ; Class , J- W . - Smyth Ireas . ; F . Carr . Hon . Sec . ; Christian , S . D . ; Corbie , J . D . ; A . J . Clark , I . G . ; W . H . Wallington , Preceptor ; Brasted . Wnn ^ ll ' l „„ . "
Bunker , Gosling , H . Forss , and others . * Lodge was duly opened , and minutes read . Lodge wa = advanced , and Bro . Bunker was questioned and entrusted ' ; Lodge was opened up , and the ceremony of the Third De gree worked od ge was called off , and on resumption of Masonic duty Bro Forss worked the Second , and Bro Christian the Third Section of the Lecture , the brethren assisting . Bro . Edwardswas elected as VV . AL for the next lodge meeting , and lodge was closed .
rl- , f ° f EDINBURGH LODGE ( No . i 2 so > . r Th . s odge held its regular meeting on Friday , the ill . Bro " I H Rn | f C , " Iayer - ' 4 : \^ "osv . street , tfmehWe n iii o Kolfe , P < vj lded . and was supported as follows ' Bros . VV . Hancock , VV . AL i 2 > -q , S VV G Hstt ~ h . J . W . ; J . R . Waller , P . M ., if ftL . ' Etti ™ ' i ^ G - R * Atkins , P . M ., Preceptor ; Wakefield , Huft ' and othen .
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Freemasons , " and "The Grand Lodge Officers , Present and Past , " were respectively honoured . Bro . Fenner , I . P . AL ( whom we were pleased to see sufficiently recovered to be present ) , gave in appreciative term "The Health of Bro . Clark , the ' VV . M . " The W . AI . replied , and said he was sincerely obliged for the kind way the I . P . M . had proposed his health , and
the brethren had received the same . It was his object to do his duty and to give every brother in the lodge every satisfaction , as far as was possible . It was also his intention to serve as a Steward at the next festival for the Old People , and he gave the brethren timely notice , so that he might lose none of their support when the proper time arrived .
"The Initiate " was next toasted ; the W . AL stating he had had the honour of initiating one or more each meeting night , and he found it a pleasurable duty , especially when the new blood introduced had been of so satisfactory a character . He had great pleasure in feeling that they had received good and perfectly straightforward men in their ranks , and asked the brethren to drink to the health of
Bro . Welch . This was enthusiastically done ; and Bro . Welch briefly said : Brothers , I am very pleased with the way you have received me this evening , and beg to be excused making any further speech . Some other occasion perhaps I shall have the opportunity of making one longer . "The Visitors" were next toasted . The W . AI . said
the Upton brethren were always pleased to welcome their guests , and if they were not able to give them such sumptuous banquets as they would like to do , still they offered what they themselves partook of with a hearty welcome . He ( Bro . Clark ) could not help thinking , from the fact of some of the visitors honouring them two and three times recently , that their efforts to please had met with success .
Several of the brethren had been compelled to leave , amongst them their old friend , Bro . Ellingford , VV . AL S 34 , so he would associate the toast with the name of Bro . Stephens . Bro . Stephens suitably responded on behalf of "The Visitors , " as also , by request , did Bro . J . Taylor , S . D ., 554 , who testified to the hospitality of the lodge , which he
had several times experienced , and would be happy to do so again as often as he received an invitation . The W . AI . next gave "The Past Alasters , " coupled with the name of Bro . Fenner , I . P . AL , whom they all felt pleased to see among them again . Bro . Clark recognised the value to the W . AL in the chair of the Past Alasters , those of the Upton Lodge fully maintaining the character
usually ascribed to Past Alasters . Bro . Fenner ably replied for himself and the other Past Alasters . " The Treasurer and Secretary " were then toasted . Bro . Clark remarked that they would all agree they had a Treasurer and Secretary hard to beat . They both were hardworking , painstaking officers , and he felt it would be
impossible to get better officers to fill those positions . The VV . AL , therefore , asked the brethren to acknowledge the toast by a hearty and cordial reception . Bro . VVayland , who had just arrived , having returned his thanks , Bro . Rowe also expressed himself grateful for the way the toast had been honoured . If ever they had a Secretary possessing greater ability than himself , he would
yield to none in the desire to promote to the utmost the welfare of the Upton Lodge . "The Officers" were next honoured in appreciative terms , the VV . AL expressing himself gratified at the manner in which he was supported and had the work of the lodge done .
Bro . Pearcey returned thanks , adding it gave him great pleasure to respond to this toast as their S . W ., as he felt the brethren appreciated the way in which the officers carried out their duties . The Tyler ' s toast was given by Bro . Bowler , and after a short interval devoted to harmony , the brethren separated in good time , having passed an enjoyable evening .
WARRINGTON . — Gilbert Greenall Lodge ( No . 1250 ) . —The members of this flourishing lodge celebrated their thirteenth anniversary on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., in their rooms , Sankey-street . There was a large and distinguished gathering present on the occasion . Routine business commenced at three o'clock , the centre of interest being the induction of Bro . Thomas Hutchinson
into the chair of K . S ., and the appointment and investiture of officers for the ensuing year ; the following being the principal office-bearers : Bros . Wallhead , I . P . AL ; W . Taylor , S . W . ; W . H . Jenkins , J . W . ; VV . Richardson , P . AL , Treas . ; D . VV . Finney , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . C . VV . Lane , Sec ; J . O'Brien , S . D . ; W . Bolton , J . D . ; R . Heaton , I . G . ; and Domville , Tyler . At the conclusion of lodge work , Bro . Wallhead , I . P . AL ,
was presented with a valuable and chaste gold Past Alaster's jewel , in recognition of his services to the lodge during the past year . The banquet took place at the Lion Hotel , when the newly-appointed VV . AL was supported right and left by a great array of Freemasons of the province . The usual 'oval and Masonic toasts were given and responded' to . The viands were seasonable , the wines choice , the cooking Perfection , and the waiting successful .
LIVERPOOL . — Hamer Lodge ( No . 1393 ) . — I he yearly celebration of the St . John ' s Festival in connection with the " Hamer , " a name which is still remembered with kindly and truly fraternal feeling in West Lancashire , invariably attracts a large attendance , and the annual recurring merry meeting , which took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Thursday , the 15 th inst .,
was as numerously and infiuentially attended as any of its Predecessors . The extensive alterations going on in the old portion of the building rather interfered with the comfort of those who were present , but putting on tbe best face Possible , members and visitors alike seemed determined lo " 9 the best under the circumstances , and eniov a meeting
witch was full of so much interest . The large gathering of 'he afternoon clearly demonstrated that the Hamer Lodge nas lost noneof its popularity , andsolongas it has associated y >> tn it names of brethren whose labour in the art have only been properly rewarded by the honours they have received , there is little likelihood that the name of James Hamer will suffer in connection with a lodge which is meant to perpetuate his name .
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1 he chair at the opening of the proceedings was occupied by Bro . Pilling , the retiring W . AI ,, and amongst those who gave him active support and cordial countenance were Bros . John Hamilton , P . P . G . Reg . ; Evans , P . P . G . S . D . ; H . Jackson , P . P . G . D . C ; { . "" McCarthy , P . AL ; T . Sammons , P . AI . ; Leeson , P . M . ; VV . C . Erwin ; P . M . ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; R . Washington , P . G . S . D ., " and others .
Ihe ceremony of installing Bro . R . J . Leftwich Kynaston as the VV . AL of the Hamer Lodge for the coming year was impressively performed by Bro * . Janies Pilling , whose working was of the best quality . 1 he VV . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Pilling , ( . P . M . ; VV . H . Jewitt , S . W . ; Al . Callaghan , J . W . ; Walter C . Erwin , P . AL , Treas . ; J . J . Smith , sen .,
Sec ; I . Pierrepomt . S . D . ; R . L . Stockton , J . D . ; 1 . Tomlin , I . G . ; VV . T . Oversby , F . A . Rainbow , T . 1 " . Airey , and P . Porter , Stwds . ; T . Sammons , P . M ., M . C ; Walter Burnett , Org . ; and M . Williamson , Tyler . During the after-banquet proceedings , at which Bro . Kynaston presided , a valuable Past Alaster's jewel and gold chain were presented to Bro . J . Pilling , in recognition of his services to the lodge .
TEDDINGTON . —Felix Lodge ( No . 1494 ) . — A numerous meeting of the members of this lodge and visiting brethren was held on the 7 th inst ., at the Clarence Hotel , for the purpose of installing the W . AL elect , Bro . A . C Hunter . Present : Bros . Belward , W . AL ; Hunter , S . W . ; Cooper , J . W . ; Rose , S . D . ; Clowes , J . D . ; and Hughes , I . G . Past AlastersBros . GrabhamP . P . G . S . W .
, , Sec . ; Knyvett , Past Grand Steward , Treas . ; F . B . Archer , and T . Searancke Archer . Visitors : Bros . Bolton , P . AI . 259 , Past Grand Steward ; Lilley , P . AL 12 ; Stidolph , P . P . G . O . Essex ; Campbell , 217 ; Fletcher , 9 6 ; and others . After the ceremony of raising two brethren by theW . M ., Bro . Knyvett , P . AL , then took the chair , and in his usual able and efficient manner installed Bro . Hunter as W . AL for
the ensuing year ; and after the appointment of his officers & c , Bro . F . B . Archer , P . AL , then rose , and on behalf of the lodge presented to Bro . Grabham , Secretary , a splendid gold watch , accompanied by the following beautiful illuminated address , both of which has been subscribed for by the members of the lodge . " Felix Lodge , No . 1494 , 17 th June , 1 SS 2 . " Dear Bro . 'Grabham , —VVe , the followimr members of
the Felix Lodge , having heard . with regret , that after last lodge meeting your presentation watch was stolen , gladly avail ourselves of this opportunity of testifying to the high esteem in which you are held among us , both for your personal worth and by reason of the deep interest you nave shown in the welfare of the lodge from its foundation , in which you took an important part , to the present moment of its established prosperity , as the first Alaster nf the
Felix Lodge , rilling the chair a second time , and now for some years as its Secretary , you have discharged the duties with the highest zeal and efficiency , while your services to Freemasonry in general were , we were glad to see , duly recognised by your Provincial Grand Alaster . Accept this watch , with our best wishes for your future happiness and
prosperity , and may the Craft long number among its votaries as worthy and zealous Alasons as yourself ( here follow the names of the members . ) To Bro . Edward Bartlett Grabham , P . AL , P . P . G . S . W . Aliddlesex . " Bro . Graham , in responding , said : VV . AL , Past Alaster Archer , and brethren of the Felix Lodge—In returning thanks for the valuable testimonial with which vou have
just presented me , 1 franl-ly confess my inability to acknowledge in suitable terms my appreciation of your kind partiality , friendship , and brotherly good feeling , not a little enhanced by the kind and expressive manner in which it has been presented by our Bro . Past Alaster Archer . I can assure you , brethren , that I accept this handsome watch , together with the beautiful illuminated
address which accompanies the gift , with the warmest feelings of gratitude and a full sense of the honour conferred upon me ; for I am fully persuaded that it is characterised by true and sincere Alasonic feeling . But , at the same time , 1 feel satisfied that you would not have conferred this distinction upon me if you thought 1 had not studied to deserve it . It is a practical commentary on the
elementary principles of cur Alasonic Fraternity , demonstrating that brotherly love can do even more than justice to the objects of its regard . For my own part , I am free to confess that I have been ambitious to acquire your good opinion , and endeavoured to promote the welfare of the lodge , and uphold the high position it now occupies in the Craft . During the time the lodge has been in existence I have the
pride and satisfaction ot stating that this is the third time I have had the pleasure of appearing before you to thank you for favours received at your hands . In 1 S 75 you presented me with a handsome Past Alaster ' s jewel , as a token of your approval of my conduct as your first VV . AL In 1 S 79 I was , again , presented with the Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden ' s jewel of this province , in recognition of mv services for the second time a < vnnr Master
and for the third time I have now again to thank you for this further mark of your generosity . This valuable watch I shall ever consider as one ofthe proudest treasures I possess , and I do assure you that after such a manifestation of your kindness , I feel the greatest difficulty to find adequate terms to convey to you the keen sense ot my gratitude and
thanks which are so justly due to the members of the lodge . Through every circumstance of my future life this memorial of your kindness will daily bring to my recollection that good feeling you have always shown towards me , and remind me of the regard and esteem I have the good fortune to hold in the estimation of my brethren in the Felix Lodge ; and not only so , it will , 1 trust , act as a
powerful incentive to use increased diligence in performing the duties of Secretary , so as to maintain and secure the continuance of your approbation so long as successive Alasters may be pleased to continue me in the office which with so much pleasure to myself I now occupy . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , genially presided over by the VV . AL , Bro . Hunter , who gave the usual Alasonic toasts .
Bro . Belward , the I . P . M ., ivas then presented with a Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his past services . Bro . Belward responded in a very happy speech , and Bro . Bolton , Past Grand Steward , P . M . 259 , and Bro . Joyce Alurray , VV . AL 170 C , having responded to the toast of " The Visitors , " the few remaining toasts followed , after which the brethren separated , having had a very successful meeting .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
SINCERITY LODGE ( No . 1 74 . ) -Despite thc attractions of outdoor enjoyments , the members of this prosperous lodge assembled in goodl y numbers at the 1 hree Nun's Hotel , Aldgate , on Alonday , : gth inst . Bro . J . S . hraser occupied the chair , and was supported bv Bros . . Haslip , S . W . ; F . Brown , P . AL . I . W .: H . I .
Lane , Sec , as S . D . ; C H . Webb , P . AL , Preceptor ; VV . l'raser , I . G . ; also Bros . Sewell , T . Jones , Brown , J . West , j ' !> ] e P ' lens > &' <* ¦ Lodge vvas duly opened , the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Webb was questioned and entrusted , and lodge being advanced , the ceremony of raising was worked , Bro . Brown , candidate . The W . M . also introduced the traditional history into the reremnn ,,
Bro . Webb , the Preceptor , next worked the First and Third Sections of the lecture , the brethren assisting . Lodge was carefully closed down , and Bro . Haslip was unanimously elected W . AI . for next lodge meeting , on the 2 ( 5 th inst ., when the monthly meetingof the excellent Benevolent Association will also be held . All business being ended lodge was closed .
ISRAEL LODGE ( No . o ) .-This lodge i » et a * usual at Bro . Yetton's , the Rising Sun , Globt-road , E . Bro . Job VV . AL 107 G , occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros Jones , P . M ., S . W . ; IL Marks , •/ 'A * „? ' I " , ' "P' " ens , Hon . Sec , as S . D . ; J . Taylor , I . G . ; VV . Alusto P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . Yetton , P ! M . Treas ; also Bros . B . Cundick , P . AL ; T . Loane , A . Furness and others .
Lodge was opened with all usual formalities , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Lod ge was advanced and Bro . I aylor questioned , and on lodge being opened the ceremony of raising was most ably worked . Bro . I aylor next worked the Second and Third Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed down , and Bro . Stephens , Secretary , read n letter ,, f ^ n ^^ i
„„ , „ he had written in the name of the lodge to our respected Bro Barnes , P . AL , and the same was , on the proposition of Bro . Musto , P . AL , seconded by Bro . Yetton , P . AL , duly approved and adopted . Bro . Jones was elected W . AI . tor the ensuing lodge meeting , and an instructive meeting was duly closed , and the lodge adjourned .
UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . So 7 ) — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Mall , Camberwell New-road , on Friday evening , the iGtb inst . Ihe attendance of members on this occasion wasnot so large as usual , but a good evening ' s work afforded ? w , - n T *^ »? t " , , Present , amongst whom were Bros . J Bute , VV . AL ; H . Al . Williams , S . W . ; G . VV . W *\ J ' ' = " ' ' Phillips , S . D . ; A . BlankI . D : 5
,, , , Steven Pvi P ' * 'P' ' J' S" ' ^ " ^ ' - < " U ™* Stevens , P . M ., Preceptor ; and others . Lodge was opened in the First and Second Degrees , and proof of proficiency given by candidate for raising . Thc odge was opened m the Third Degree , and the ceremony , with traditional history was ably rehearsed by the W M Lodge was then closed down to thc First Degree for discussion on points of ritual , and was subsequently closed in due
YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 54 ) .-The rejmar meeting of the above old lodge was held at Bro . A . Walter s comfortable hostelry , Green Dragon , Stepney E . on 1 uesday last . Lodge was duly opened and the minutes read and confirmed . Lod ge was advanced , and the necessary preliminaries having been duly observed , the ceremonv of raising was worked Bros . Evans being Deacon and
, Walter candidate . Bro . Prince was next tested , and afterwards the second ceremony was ably rendered . Lodge was resumed and Bro . laylor , VV . AL , made UP a good evening s work by working the First and Second " Sections of the First Lecture , the brethren giving able assistance . Among those present were Bros . J . 'Taylor , W . AI : A VV
liiiingiord ( VV . - . I ., S 34 ) , S . W ; ,- Harper , J . VV . j W Evans ( VV . A ., . 2 G 0 ) Deacon ; VV . Hawes , * LG . ; alsu Bro . A . Walter ; G . Price ; J . Andrews , P . AI . Preceptor ;; G . H . Stephens , Acting Secretary , and others . Bro ' Ellingford was appointed W . AI . for Tuesday next , andi lodge was closed in harmony .
DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . 86 o ) .-This lodge met as usual at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters Tavern , Pownallroad , Daston , on Tuesday last , the ijth inst . Bros . Smyth , \ V . AL ; Cat ling , S . W . ; Edwards , J . W . ; Corbie , t ? ' XV " \ T \ J'B '\ lV " ' - ' ' - F - Carr > H < -n 7-f ' i" «; * j \ , I ? llm '' * > I ' -M- Preceptor ; Jones , A . Clark , Wardell , Brasted , Bunker . Loring . Darnell . ' ^
, others . " ' Lodge was duly opened , and after usual formalities Bro . A . Clark was tested as to his proficiency and entrusted . Lodge was advanced and the ceremony of passing was well worked . Bro . Christian gave the explanatory lecture on he tracing board , of which the First Section of thc Lecture was worked from the chair , the brethren assisting , llie ceremonies of openintr un the lnrln-e = rA ,-i „„ :., „ j _ .. r _
, w VI c f aref " , - P « c"sed . Bro . Catltng was appointed VV . M . for the ensuing week , and all business being harmoniousl y ended , lodge was closed and adjourned until the 20 th at eight o clock . Another meeting of this lodge took place on thc 20 th inst ,, at the Sisters Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston ? Bro . Catling was VV . M ., assisted by Bros . Edwards , S . W . ; Class , J- W . - Smyth Ireas . ; F . Carr . Hon . Sec . ; Christian , S . D . ; Corbie , J . D . ; A . J . Clark , I . G . ; W . H . Wallington , Preceptor ; Brasted . Wnn ^ ll ' l „„ . "
Bunker , Gosling , H . Forss , and others . * Lodge was duly opened , and minutes read . Lodge wa = advanced , and Bro . Bunker was questioned and entrusted ' ; Lodge was opened up , and the ceremony of the Third De gree worked od ge was called off , and on resumption of Masonic duty Bro Forss worked the Second , and Bro Christian the Third Section of the Lecture , the brethren assisting . Bro . Edwardswas elected as VV . AL for the next lodge meeting , and lodge was closed .
rl- , f ° f EDINBURGH LODGE ( No . i 2 so > . r Th . s odge held its regular meeting on Friday , the ill . Bro " I H Rn | f C , " Iayer - ' 4 : \^ "osv . street , tfmehWe n iii o Kolfe , P < vj lded . and was supported as follows ' Bros . VV . Hancock , VV . AL i 2 > -q , S VV G Hstt ~ h . J . W . ; J . R . Waller , P . M ., if ftL . ' Etti ™ ' i ^ G - R * Atkins , P . M ., Preceptor ; Wakefield , Huft ' and othen .