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of working tools ) , and conveyed to him the expressions of esteem manifested by every Brother in aiding the testimonial which he then presented to him . Bro . Dodds appeared deeply sensible of the fraternal spirit so unanimously exhibited towards him , and in language warm and earnest thanked the Brethren for the token of their esteem , which he should ever value as a memento of one of the happiest moments of his life , as it conveyed to him the approval of a largenumber
of gentlemen , the knowledge of whose esteem was more intrinsic than the jewel by which it was represented . He hoped the bonds of Brotherhood would be more closely drawn amongst them 5 and by their unitedly proving the principles of the Craft in their daily intercourse with each other and with the world at larger let it be seen that Freemasonry was a blessing to mankind . He thanked the Brethren for their invariable support and kindness towards him during the two years he was in the office of W . M . when a large number of Brethren had been initiated . He had
endeavoured faithfully to work the Lodge during a time of great pressure id his professional engagements , and it was most gratifying to him to be assure not done so in vain . He should never jewel nor wear it Without feeling himself a better man . Freemasonry made them all better men , he hoped his family Would prize it as he did , and be proud to regard it as a heir-loom of their esteem when he should have ceased to wear it . The Brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , and passed the remainder of the evening in love and harmony .
::. ESSEX . . Colchester . — -Angel Lodge ( No . 59 ) . —This Lodge still keeps up its numbers ; at the last meeting , August 4 , Mr . Waterworth , surgeon , was initiated .,: On Monday , August 17 , a testimony of respect was presented by the members of the Colchester Angel Lodge and Royal Arch Chapter , No . 59 , to Bro , George
Chaplin , the late much-respected host of the Cups Hotel , in this town , and a most worthy member of the Order . The testimonial , which was supplied by Mr . Hill , silversmith , High-street , consisted of a valuable silver inkstand , of very elegant design , and appropriately embellished with Masonic emblems . The following is the inscription : —
" Presented to Brother and Companion George Chaplin , P . M . and P . Z ., by the members of the Angel Lodge and Patriotic Chapter , No . 59 , Colchester , in testis mony of their high appreciation of his uniform kindness , urbanity , and general desire to promote the welfare of the Order . May , 1857 , " The testimonial was presented by Bro . Thomas Hall , W . M . of the Angel Lodge , who was accompanied by Bros . J . Haddock , J . S . Norman , W . Slaney , Treas ., W . Williams , Sec , & c . Bro . Chaplin , on receiving the present , expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the high compliment paid him by the Brethren of the Angel Lodge and Patriotic Chapter .
United Lodge ( No . 998 ) . —At the last meeting , two gentlemen were proposed for initiation . This young Lodge can show a pattern for working that ought to shame many old Lodges . Harwich . —Star in the Fast Lodge ( No . 935 ) . —At the meeting of the above Lodge , on Monday , the 10 th inst ., Bro . S . D . Forbes , P . M . No . 59 , No . 387 , and No . 717 , was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bro . Groom was re-elected Treas . The Installation Banquet is fixed for September the 3 rd .
HAMPSHIRE . Basingstoke . —Oakley Lodge ( No . 995 ) . —On Monday , August 3 rd , a new Lodge was consecrated at the Black Boy Hotel , in this town , under the title of the Oakley , taking its name from the estate of Bro . Beach , M . P ., who ; was named in the warrant , dated the 26 th January last , as the First Master . The
Chair was taken by the Prov . G . M ., Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis , who was supported by Bros . Deacon , D . Prov . G . M . ; Dr . Kent , Prov . G . M . for Australia ; S . W . Fleming , Prov . G . M . for the Isle of Wight ; Emanual , P . Prov . G . W . ; Slade , P . Prov . G . Treas . ; Stebbing , Prov . G . Sec . ; Thompson , Prov . G , Treas . ( Oxon ); Cave , Prov . G . Treas . ( Bucks and Berks ); Rev . G . Bradshaw , Acting
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of working tools ) , and conveyed to him the expressions of esteem manifested by every Brother in aiding the testimonial which he then presented to him . Bro . Dodds appeared deeply sensible of the fraternal spirit so unanimously exhibited towards him , and in language warm and earnest thanked the Brethren for the token of their esteem , which he should ever value as a memento of one of the happiest moments of his life , as it conveyed to him the approval of a largenumber
of gentlemen , the knowledge of whose esteem was more intrinsic than the jewel by which it was represented . He hoped the bonds of Brotherhood would be more closely drawn amongst them 5 and by their unitedly proving the principles of the Craft in their daily intercourse with each other and with the world at larger let it be seen that Freemasonry was a blessing to mankind . He thanked the Brethren for their invariable support and kindness towards him during the two years he was in the office of W . M . when a large number of Brethren had been initiated . He had
endeavoured faithfully to work the Lodge during a time of great pressure id his professional engagements , and it was most gratifying to him to be assure not done so in vain . He should never jewel nor wear it Without feeling himself a better man . Freemasonry made them all better men , he hoped his family Would prize it as he did , and be proud to regard it as a heir-loom of their esteem when he should have ceased to wear it . The Brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , and passed the remainder of the evening in love and harmony .
::. ESSEX . . Colchester . — -Angel Lodge ( No . 59 ) . —This Lodge still keeps up its numbers ; at the last meeting , August 4 , Mr . Waterworth , surgeon , was initiated .,: On Monday , August 17 , a testimony of respect was presented by the members of the Colchester Angel Lodge and Royal Arch Chapter , No . 59 , to Bro , George
Chaplin , the late much-respected host of the Cups Hotel , in this town , and a most worthy member of the Order . The testimonial , which was supplied by Mr . Hill , silversmith , High-street , consisted of a valuable silver inkstand , of very elegant design , and appropriately embellished with Masonic emblems . The following is the inscription : —
" Presented to Brother and Companion George Chaplin , P . M . and P . Z ., by the members of the Angel Lodge and Patriotic Chapter , No . 59 , Colchester , in testis mony of their high appreciation of his uniform kindness , urbanity , and general desire to promote the welfare of the Order . May , 1857 , " The testimonial was presented by Bro . Thomas Hall , W . M . of the Angel Lodge , who was accompanied by Bros . J . Haddock , J . S . Norman , W . Slaney , Treas ., W . Williams , Sec , & c . Bro . Chaplin , on receiving the present , expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the high compliment paid him by the Brethren of the Angel Lodge and Patriotic Chapter .
United Lodge ( No . 998 ) . —At the last meeting , two gentlemen were proposed for initiation . This young Lodge can show a pattern for working that ought to shame many old Lodges . Harwich . —Star in the Fast Lodge ( No . 935 ) . —At the meeting of the above Lodge , on Monday , the 10 th inst ., Bro . S . D . Forbes , P . M . No . 59 , No . 387 , and No . 717 , was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bro . Groom was re-elected Treas . The Installation Banquet is fixed for September the 3 rd .
HAMPSHIRE . Basingstoke . —Oakley Lodge ( No . 995 ) . —On Monday , August 3 rd , a new Lodge was consecrated at the Black Boy Hotel , in this town , under the title of the Oakley , taking its name from the estate of Bro . Beach , M . P ., who ; was named in the warrant , dated the 26 th January last , as the First Master . The
Chair was taken by the Prov . G . M ., Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis , who was supported by Bros . Deacon , D . Prov . G . M . ; Dr . Kent , Prov . G . M . for Australia ; S . W . Fleming , Prov . G . M . for the Isle of Wight ; Emanual , P . Prov . G . W . ; Slade , P . Prov . G . Treas . ; Stebbing , Prov . G . Sec . ; Thompson , Prov . G , Treas . ( Oxon ); Cave , Prov . G . Treas . ( Bucks and Berks ); Rev . G . Bradshaw , Acting