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Meteopoiitair
tern . / Bro . John Douglas , T . G . pro tern . Amongst the Brethren we noticed Bros . A . W . Hamilton , P . M . ; Thompson , P . M . ; J . Winter , M . D . ; J . Caney , W . Aspinall , Isaac Douglas , Pitt , & c . The Lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the Treasurer reported the amount of Lodge funds in his hands ; he also stated that all liabilities were discharged . A ballot took place for Bro . J . Houghton , late of the Apollo Lodge , No . 283 , as a joining member ,
when that Brother wajs unanimously elected . Bros . Wood , "Vinall , Frost , and Price , were severally passed to the 2 nd Degree . * Two guineas were unanimously voted from the Lodge funds , as the usual annual subscription to the Benevolent Institutions . Bro . Aldrich read a notice , to the effect , that at the next meeting he should move that from and after the 8 th of September next , the monthly meetings of the Lodge be held on the first Tuesday , in lieu of the second Tuesday in the month as heretofore and stated that at the same meeting he
should move a resolution , that application be made to the Grand Chapter for a warrant to hold a Royal Arch Chapter in connectidn with the Lodge . A considerable sum having been subscribed by the members for the purpose of presenting a testimonial to Bro . P . M . Aldrich , in addition to the sum voted from the Lodge funds , a Committee was appointed to determine what the testimonial should consist oiv and to prepare it accordingly . The Lodge was then closed and the Brethren retired to refreshment , Bro . Aldrich in the chair ( the W . M . being
compelled to retire in consequence of indisposition ) . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given and duly responded to > the W . M . pro tern , said , that the next toast was that of the W . M ., whose retirement from the meeting and its cause all must regret ; he called iipoh the Brethren to unite with him in drinking to the better health , long life , and happiness-t ) f Bro . Hazard , their W . M . The toast was warmly received . Bro . P . M . Hamilton , who responded to the toast , said , that having known their respected W . M . for nearly forty years , he could bear
testimony to the rectitude of his conduct in all the relations of life . He was one who carried out the first principles of Freemasonry ; he was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need , and he was as generally respected as he was generally known . He should not detain the Brethren by speaking of their W . M . 's Masonic qualifications , because they were known to them all , but he could not sit down without reminding the Brethren how much they were indebted to him for the zeal and fidelity with , which he had discharged the important duties of
Treasurer . In the name of the W . M ., Bro . Hazard , he thanked them most sin-i cerely . Bro . Hamilton was repeatedly applauded through his address . Bro . Pitt , in a neat speech proposed the health of their W . M . pro tem ., Bro . Aldrich , and warmly eulogized his many Masonic qualifications and private worth . He reminded the Brethren that the present flourishing condition of the Lodge was mainly owing to that worthy Brother . The toast having been warmly received , Bro . Aldrich , in returning thanks , said that it was most flattering to him to
know that his humble exertions in promoting the interests of the Lodge were so kindly appreciated by the Brethren , and he assured them that he would endeavour to deserve their future esteem . Bro . P . M . Aldrich then proposed the health of the Officers ( most of whom , however , were recruiting their health in various parts of England and on the continent ) , coupled with the names of Bros . Pritchard and Hart . He said , that though most of the Officers were not present , yet their duties had been admirally performed ; for though young in Masonry , the Brethren
who had undertaken the offices were fully qualified to perform any duties the Lodge required . Bro . Pritchard returned thanks , and expressed his acknowledgments for the way in which their healths had been proposed and received , and assured the Brethren that whenever their services were required they would be happy to render them . He reminded the Brethren who had taken their 2 nd Degree that evening , that a Lodge of Instruction was held in that room every
Thursday evening , and recommended them to attend , for unless they did so , he was sure that they could not acquire a knowledge of the ceremonies which it was so essential for them to understand . Thus ended as pleasant an evening as ever we remember to have witnessed ~ Hhe only drawback being the absence of the W . M ., who , we sincerely hope , will soon he restored to health . The evening was enlivened by the excellent singing of Bros . Jones , Pitt , Caney , Aspinall , & c .
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Meteopoiitair
tern . / Bro . John Douglas , T . G . pro tern . Amongst the Brethren we noticed Bros . A . W . Hamilton , P . M . ; Thompson , P . M . ; J . Winter , M . D . ; J . Caney , W . Aspinall , Isaac Douglas , Pitt , & c . The Lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the Treasurer reported the amount of Lodge funds in his hands ; he also stated that all liabilities were discharged . A ballot took place for Bro . J . Houghton , late of the Apollo Lodge , No . 283 , as a joining member ,
when that Brother wajs unanimously elected . Bros . Wood , "Vinall , Frost , and Price , were severally passed to the 2 nd Degree . * Two guineas were unanimously voted from the Lodge funds , as the usual annual subscription to the Benevolent Institutions . Bro . Aldrich read a notice , to the effect , that at the next meeting he should move that from and after the 8 th of September next , the monthly meetings of the Lodge be held on the first Tuesday , in lieu of the second Tuesday in the month as heretofore and stated that at the same meeting he
should move a resolution , that application be made to the Grand Chapter for a warrant to hold a Royal Arch Chapter in connectidn with the Lodge . A considerable sum having been subscribed by the members for the purpose of presenting a testimonial to Bro . P . M . Aldrich , in addition to the sum voted from the Lodge funds , a Committee was appointed to determine what the testimonial should consist oiv and to prepare it accordingly . The Lodge was then closed and the Brethren retired to refreshment , Bro . Aldrich in the chair ( the W . M . being
compelled to retire in consequence of indisposition ) . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given and duly responded to > the W . M . pro tern , said , that the next toast was that of the W . M ., whose retirement from the meeting and its cause all must regret ; he called iipoh the Brethren to unite with him in drinking to the better health , long life , and happiness-t ) f Bro . Hazard , their W . M . The toast was warmly received . Bro . P . M . Hamilton , who responded to the toast , said , that having known their respected W . M . for nearly forty years , he could bear
testimony to the rectitude of his conduct in all the relations of life . He was one who carried out the first principles of Freemasonry ; he was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need , and he was as generally respected as he was generally known . He should not detain the Brethren by speaking of their W . M . 's Masonic qualifications , because they were known to them all , but he could not sit down without reminding the Brethren how much they were indebted to him for the zeal and fidelity with , which he had discharged the important duties of
Treasurer . In the name of the W . M ., Bro . Hazard , he thanked them most sin-i cerely . Bro . Hamilton was repeatedly applauded through his address . Bro . Pitt , in a neat speech proposed the health of their W . M . pro tem ., Bro . Aldrich , and warmly eulogized his many Masonic qualifications and private worth . He reminded the Brethren that the present flourishing condition of the Lodge was mainly owing to that worthy Brother . The toast having been warmly received , Bro . Aldrich , in returning thanks , said that it was most flattering to him to
know that his humble exertions in promoting the interests of the Lodge were so kindly appreciated by the Brethren , and he assured them that he would endeavour to deserve their future esteem . Bro . P . M . Aldrich then proposed the health of the Officers ( most of whom , however , were recruiting their health in various parts of England and on the continent ) , coupled with the names of Bros . Pritchard and Hart . He said , that though most of the Officers were not present , yet their duties had been admirally performed ; for though young in Masonry , the Brethren
who had undertaken the offices were fully qualified to perform any duties the Lodge required . Bro . Pritchard returned thanks , and expressed his acknowledgments for the way in which their healths had been proposed and received , and assured the Brethren that whenever their services were required they would be happy to render them . He reminded the Brethren who had taken their 2 nd Degree that evening , that a Lodge of Instruction was held in that room every
Thursday evening , and recommended them to attend , for unless they did so , he was sure that they could not acquire a knowledge of the ceremonies which it was so essential for them to understand . Thus ended as pleasant an evening as ever we remember to have witnessed ~ Hhe only drawback being the absence of the W . M ., who , we sincerely hope , will soon he restored to health . The evening was enlivened by the excellent singing of Bros . Jones , Pitt , Caney , Aspinall , & c .