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by saying , that he felt when it reached its new home it would not only be an evidence how much respected and how deeply loved Bro . Fenwick was , by the Brethren of St . George ' s , but would also induce the fair sex to suppose that Freemasonry was a noble institution after all ( applause ) . On the tea-urn was neatly engraved the following inscription : —¦ " Presentedby the Brethren of St . George ' s Lodge of Freemasonry , No . 624 , North Shields , to Bro . Thomas Fenwick , P . M ., in testimony of their regard and fisteem . and in annreciation of his valuable services ' . as W . M . for three successive

years . —20 th Dec , 1855 . " On the other side was an emblamatic device , embodying tfm various emblems of Masonry . On the sugar basin and cream ewer were the initials , " T . M . S . F ., " and the Square and Compasses . Bro . Fenwick , on rising to return thanks , was greeted with warm and longcontinued applause . He said , when he looked on the elegant testimonial which had just been presented to him , he felt that their hearts were warm towards him ; he felt more than he could by words express . To receive such a testimonial from the Brethren of St . George ' s Lodge was indeed an honour—an honour as

unexpected as it was gratifying . . He ( Bro . Fenwick ) felt the honour was enhanced when presented to him through one so universally respected as Bro . Mayson , the ex-mayor of the borough ( Hear , hear ) . He accepted the testimonial , so flatteringly presented , with pleasure and pride , and it would descend as an heir-loom to future generations , and a lasting mark of the good will of the Brethren of St George ' s Lodge ( cheers ) .

Bro . Berkely , P . P . G . S . W ., proposed , in warm terms , the health of Bro . Mayson , P . G . S . W ., and ex-mayor of Tynemouth , who had won golden opinions by the impartial discharge of his duties as chief magistrate of the borough . Bro . Mayson thanked them for the warm manner in which his health had been proposed , and for the very cordial response to the toast . Several other Masonic and patriotic toasts were given in rapid succession , and warmly responded to .

Bro . John Hopper , P . M ., rising , said the W . M . had given him permission to propose a toast— " Our noble Allies and our Brethren in the Crimea . " ( Cheers . ) The banner of Freedom had been unfurled on those shores where despotism was encroaching on the shrine of liberty ( applause ) . Many a once warm heart now slept ' neath the sod of the Crimea , but the memory of the departed brave was circled with a halo of everlasting glory ( applause ) .

Bro . Johnson , P . M ., then proposed the past Officers of St . George ' s Lodge , coupling the health of Bro . Owen . He ( Bro . Johnson ) never yet saw a Lodge worked more efficiently . He assured Bro . Owen he lived in the hearts of his Brethren ( hear and cheers ) . Bro . Owen returned thanks . Bro . John T . M . Harrison presided at the organ . The new Masonic song "Here ' s a Health to the True , " written and composed by Bro . Harrison , was warmly received . We understand that the song is about to l ^ e published .

' NFMCA ^ TLB . ~~ Newcasde ~ npon-Ty 7 ie-Lodge ( No . 24 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , December 6 , and being the period for the annual election of W . M . and Treas ., there was a large attendance of members . Bro . Thomas Pattinson was elected W . M ., and Bro . J . R . Hodge Treas . ; Bro . Alexander Dickson was elected Tyler . The W . M . elect intimated to the Brethren

assembled , that being desirous of continuing the friendly and fraternal union existing with the Lodge De Loraine , which meets in the same building , it was proposed that the annual banquet of the two Lodges should be united , and he had every reason to believe that the proposition would meet with a warm response from the members of Lodge No . 793 . There being no other business before the Lodge , it was closed with peace and harmony .

De Loraine Lodge ( No . 793 ) . —This Lodge met on Friday , December 7 , Bro . J . L . Donald , W . M ., presiding . This being the night for the election of W . M . and Treas ., there was , as with No . 24 , a very numerous attendance of Brethren . Bro . Frederick Wilford , the S . W ., was duly elected W . M ., and Bro , James Gilpin