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Masonic Intelligence.
passed Br . Waterhouse , jun ., to the second degree , and initiated a gentleman into the mysteries of Masonry , in a manner highly creditable to himself and his officers . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded to partake of an excellent banquet . After the usual Masonic toasts the W . M . proposed the health of the visitors , Brs . Fox , P . M . 25 ; Caldwell , 25 ; Turner , W . M . 53 ; Crawley , P . M . 103 : Kardel , I . G . 165 , and several others . The W . M . stated that he had had the pleasure of being acquainted with the majority of the visitors for a number of years , and
expressed the great satisfaction felt by the Lodge and himself in seeing them at thenmeeting . Br . Turner in returning thanks for the visitors , expressed the pleasure they all experienced in observing the ability and unanimity with which the business was conducted . The W . M . then proposed the health of the newly initiated brother , thanking him for his selection of this Lodge , and trusting that he would duly approbate the principles inculcated in Masonry . The newly initiated brother in return , expressed much deliht in being received into the Orderand stated that as long as
g , he lived he would do his best to support it . Br . Tilt , P . M ., in proposing to the health of the W . M ., thanked him on behalf of the Lodge , for the kindness he at all times displayed as . well as his great ability in discharging the duties of his office . The W . M . returned thanks , and stated that he had gone through all the various offices , and whether in the chair or amongst the Past Masters , as long as he lived , it should be his study to render every assistance in his power to the Lodge . In proposing the health of the Past Mastershe thanked them severally for their support
, , and for the valuable service they had each rendered to the Lodge , The Past Masters having returned thanks , the W . M . expressed his obligations to his officers for the able manner they discharged their duties . Br . Carter , S . W ., after stating the readiness of the . officers at all times to support the W . M ., begged to call the attention of the brethren to the United Strength Lodge of Instruction , lately held at the Stafford Arms , and proposed that it be removed to Br . Lloyds , Enterprise Tavern , corner of Endell Street and Long Acre , which was unanimously agreed to . The health of
Jerome Buonaparte , Grand Master of France , in connection with French Masons , was next proposed by a brother , who stated , that during his travels in that country ho had always met with the greatest kindness , and truly Masonic feeling . The toast was greeted by the brethren with the greatest enthusiasm . LODGE OF UNIONS ( NO . 318 ) . —The brethren of this Lodge , held their monthly meeting at the Freemasons Tavern , on Monday the 2 nd hist ., under the able presidency of Br . Blair , W . M ., who initiated two gentlemen into the Order , and passed
a brother to the second degree . On the motion of the Treasurer , Br . Rouse , the sum of £ 2 was unanimously voted to the fund for defraying the debt on the building of the Croydon Asylum . The brethren afterwards adjourned to refreshment . Amongst the visitors we observed Brs . Binckes , No . 11 ; Rebbeck , No . 23 , and Fielding , No . 25 , the latter of whom contributed by his excellent singing not a little to the harmony of the evening . UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( NO . 745 ) . —This Lodge is going to have a Masonic
ball in aid of the Benevolent Fund attached to it . The ball will take place on Monday the 7 th May next , at the Manor House Rooms , Walworth . Br . Adams is engaged , with his celebrated quadrille band , to enliven the scene , ancl Br . P . Moss acts as the M . C . The Stewards , upwards of twenty in number , are determined , with the assistance of the Craft generally , to spare no pains in making the evening pass off agreeably to all that may patronize them on the occasion . The Lodge met on Wednesday , 28 th March , for the first time in its new quarters , the Manor House Tavern ,
Walworth , when Br . D . Farmer was installed in ancient form as W . M . for the year , the ceremony being efficiently performed by Br . J . Thomas , P . M . of the Lodge . This done , the W . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : —Brs . J . R . Warren , S . W . ; Neats , J . W . ; C . Ellis , S . D . ; Josh . Warren , J . D . ; Batley , I . G . ; Mackintosh , Steward ; Wood , Treasurer ; and Angus , Secretary . The W . M . then initiated Mr . W . W . Wale ( the proprietor of the tavern ) , and Mr . J . Harrop into the Order ; passed two brethren to the second degree , and raised one to the third degree . At the conclusion of the Masonic business , the brethren , to the number of thirty-four , adjourned to banquet , which was served in excellent style , the whole of
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Masonic Intelligence.
passed Br . Waterhouse , jun ., to the second degree , and initiated a gentleman into the mysteries of Masonry , in a manner highly creditable to himself and his officers . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded to partake of an excellent banquet . After the usual Masonic toasts the W . M . proposed the health of the visitors , Brs . Fox , P . M . 25 ; Caldwell , 25 ; Turner , W . M . 53 ; Crawley , P . M . 103 : Kardel , I . G . 165 , and several others . The W . M . stated that he had had the pleasure of being acquainted with the majority of the visitors for a number of years , and
expressed the great satisfaction felt by the Lodge and himself in seeing them at thenmeeting . Br . Turner in returning thanks for the visitors , expressed the pleasure they all experienced in observing the ability and unanimity with which the business was conducted . The W . M . then proposed the health of the newly initiated brother , thanking him for his selection of this Lodge , and trusting that he would duly approbate the principles inculcated in Masonry . The newly initiated brother in return , expressed much deliht in being received into the Orderand stated that as long as
g , he lived he would do his best to support it . Br . Tilt , P . M ., in proposing to the health of the W . M ., thanked him on behalf of the Lodge , for the kindness he at all times displayed as . well as his great ability in discharging the duties of his office . The W . M . returned thanks , and stated that he had gone through all the various offices , and whether in the chair or amongst the Past Masters , as long as he lived , it should be his study to render every assistance in his power to the Lodge . In proposing the health of the Past Mastershe thanked them severally for their support
, , and for the valuable service they had each rendered to the Lodge , The Past Masters having returned thanks , the W . M . expressed his obligations to his officers for the able manner they discharged their duties . Br . Carter , S . W ., after stating the readiness of the . officers at all times to support the W . M ., begged to call the attention of the brethren to the United Strength Lodge of Instruction , lately held at the Stafford Arms , and proposed that it be removed to Br . Lloyds , Enterprise Tavern , corner of Endell Street and Long Acre , which was unanimously agreed to . The health of
Jerome Buonaparte , Grand Master of France , in connection with French Masons , was next proposed by a brother , who stated , that during his travels in that country ho had always met with the greatest kindness , and truly Masonic feeling . The toast was greeted by the brethren with the greatest enthusiasm . LODGE OF UNIONS ( NO . 318 ) . —The brethren of this Lodge , held their monthly meeting at the Freemasons Tavern , on Monday the 2 nd hist ., under the able presidency of Br . Blair , W . M ., who initiated two gentlemen into the Order , and passed
a brother to the second degree . On the motion of the Treasurer , Br . Rouse , the sum of £ 2 was unanimously voted to the fund for defraying the debt on the building of the Croydon Asylum . The brethren afterwards adjourned to refreshment . Amongst the visitors we observed Brs . Binckes , No . 11 ; Rebbeck , No . 23 , and Fielding , No . 25 , the latter of whom contributed by his excellent singing not a little to the harmony of the evening . UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( NO . 745 ) . —This Lodge is going to have a Masonic
ball in aid of the Benevolent Fund attached to it . The ball will take place on Monday the 7 th May next , at the Manor House Rooms , Walworth . Br . Adams is engaged , with his celebrated quadrille band , to enliven the scene , ancl Br . P . Moss acts as the M . C . The Stewards , upwards of twenty in number , are determined , with the assistance of the Craft generally , to spare no pains in making the evening pass off agreeably to all that may patronize them on the occasion . The Lodge met on Wednesday , 28 th March , for the first time in its new quarters , the Manor House Tavern ,
Walworth , when Br . D . Farmer was installed in ancient form as W . M . for the year , the ceremony being efficiently performed by Br . J . Thomas , P . M . of the Lodge . This done , the W . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : —Brs . J . R . Warren , S . W . ; Neats , J . W . ; C . Ellis , S . D . ; Josh . Warren , J . D . ; Batley , I . G . ; Mackintosh , Steward ; Wood , Treasurer ; and Angus , Secretary . The W . M . then initiated Mr . W . W . Wale ( the proprietor of the tavern ) , and Mr . J . Harrop into the Order ; passed two brethren to the second degree , and raised one to the third degree . At the conclusion of the Masonic business , the brethren , to the number of thirty-four , adjourned to banquet , which was served in excellent style , the whole of