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LODGE OF PROSPERITY NO . ( 65 ) . —The brethren of this Lodge met on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , City , the W . M ' ., Bro . G . F . Cook in the chair , supported by Bros . Forbes , S . AV ., Potts , as J . AV . ; J . Bellerby , P . M . and Sec ; Stephens , S . D . ; Davy , J . D ., Carruthers , I . G ., and P . M . ' s J . L . Mather and Walker . The Lodge was opened and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . Laws , Chicken , Braine , and Evans , were passed to the second degree ,
and Bro . Meyers was raised to the third degree . Messrs . Peter , McArthur , S . H . Rudd , and AV . Chappell , were duly initiated into tbe order . All the ceremonies were excellently worked by the W . M . and the officers . A . sum of five guineas was voted for the relief of a brother in distressed circumstances . Bros . Forbes , S . AV ., proposed , and Bro . J . L . Mather seconded , that a sum of five guineas be voted from tbe funds of the Lodge for the purpose of presenting Bro . J . Bel ' erby
, P . M ., with a jewel , for the able manner he had filled the office of Sec , which was carried unanimously . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a very excellent banquet , provided by Mr . Crawford , and ably superintended by him aud Bro . Mills , that gave unqualified satisfaction . On the removal of the cloth , tbe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ; that of the Earl of Carnarvon , D . G . M ., was responded to by
Bro . W . Farnfield , P . G . A . S ., and Sec . of the Aged Freemasons ' and the Widows of Freemasons . The newly initiated brethren severally returned thanks . Bro . J . L . Mather proposed the toast of the AA . M ., and complimented the brethren on the selection they had made , for his excellent working and able presiding was a pattern to any Lodge . The toast having been responded to the W . M . proposed the toast of tho visitors , who were , Bro . AV . Farnfield , P . A . G . S . ; J . Bull , P . M ., 315 ; Bilby ,
813 ; Hart , S . AV ., and H . M . Levy , 188 , who severally responded to the toast . The tcast of the Past Masters was proposed , and Bro . J . L . Mather , in a very eloquent speech , returned thanks . After some other toasts tbe brethren separated .
PYTHAGOREAN LODGE ( NO . 79 ) . —This old Lodge met on Monday , the 26 th ult ., at tbe Ship , Greenwich . Br . T . Perridge , W . AI ., initiated one gentleman , raised two brethren , and passed two . There was a good attendance of brethren and visitors , and an excellent banquet was set before them at tho conclusion of the evening ' s labour .
TEMPLE LODGE ( No . 101 ) , —This influential Lodge met for the first time this season on Thursday last , the 14 tl \ inst ., at the Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall Street . The W . M . Bro . Frederick J . Cox , occupied the chair ; and there were also present , Bros . Grimbly , S . W . ; Youle , J . AV . ; Reynolds , S . D . ; Prince , J . D . ; Farthing , jun ., I . G . There were also present among many others , Bros . Fevren , P . M . ; Hastelow , P . M . ; Scott ,
P . M . ; Bond , P . M ., Treas . ; Tanner , P . M ., Sec . ; May , P . M . ; H . Farthing , sen ., P . M . ; Beard , P . M . ; J . Wynne , P . M . ; and AV . AVynne , P . M . ; while the visitors included Bro . Colonel Burdett , Prov . G . M ., of Middlesex , and Bro . Slieppard , Prov . G . S . W ., of Essex . The business of the evening commenced with the passing of Bro . A . Beck , which was followed b y the raising of Bro . Cox . Wliich ceremonies being performed by the W . M . in his usually efficient and impressive style . The brethren subsequently adjourned to one of Bro . Paynter ' s sumptuous feasts .
ST . LUKE ' S LODGE ( NO . 144 ) . —A general meeting of the members of this Lodge took place on Monday last at Bro . Golding ' s , the Pier Hotel , Chelsea , when there were present , besides others : Bros . Pullen , W . M . ; AA allkmckc , P . M . ; Cadwite , J . AV . ; AVilliam Mann , S . D . ; Todd , P . M ., Sec ; AVm . Patient , J . D . ; P . Kirke , Dir . Cer . ; Past Masters , Maples , Kirke , Burch , Berry , and Longstafl ' e , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . Cuthbertson , St . Jolm of AA ingOsbornZetland 511 MottAVM . of the New
app , , , ; , . Concord 813 ; VVyllie , I . G . Industry , 180 ; Thomas Mortlock , P . M . 186 ; Castell , Enoch , Neates , Neptune , 22 , 507 ; Draper , 144 ; Griffiths , Royal Albert , 907 ; Miller , Org ., Royal Albert ; and Clias . E . Thompson , S . W . 1 , 158 , 177 . The Lodge having been opened in the usual solemn form , Messrs . Pulling , Unite , and AValter were initiated into the mysteries of the craft ; in an impressive manner by the AV . M ., who afterwards raised Bro .
Cuthbertson , of the St . John of Wapping Lodgo , by kind permission of Bro . AVm . Maun , AV . M . The next business was the installation of Bro AA' albnnck , tbe S . AV . of the lodge , who had been unanimously elected to that office by his fellow members .
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Having been presented , he was entrusted , and the brethren below the degree of an Installed Master withdrew . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . AValbancke , who so well deserved the honour , was made Master ofthe St . Luke's Lodge . This , and the remaining portion of the ceremony , including the beautiful addresses , were exceedingly well delivered by Bro . Pulling , who is much to be congratulated on the proficiency be has attained , and who received , at the close ,
wellmerited and warm expressions of approval . After tbe appointment of officers the newly-installed AV . M . said he had a very pleasing duty to perform . The lodge had unanimously voted a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Pullen for the very able manner in which he had conducted the lodge during the past tw r elve months . Addressing that esteemed brother in the name of the lodge , he said it gave him the greatest possible gratification to place upon his breast the jewel alluded toand he
sin-, cerely trusted he might live many years to wear it as a token of the esteem in which he was held by them all , and wear it he would undoubtedly , with credit and honour to himself and satisfaction to the lodge . Bro . Pullen , who appeared to feel much tho honour conferred upon him , replied in suitable terms . The AV . M . then invested his officers in their regular order , Bro . Witts
being made I . G . The lodge was then closed , aud the brethren adjourned to a capital banquet , served under the personal superintendence of Bros . Golding and Maples . The cloth having been withdrawn , the usual Masonic loyal and patriotic toasts were given by the AV . M ., and duly honoured . In speaking of the Initiates , he said be trusted they would avail themselves of the lodge of instruction in connection with the lodge , and become good working craftsmen . Bro . Pullen returned thanks in
suitable language , and expressed the pleasure he felt at what he had gone through . Bro . Pullen , I . P . M ., said the AV . AI . bad entrusted him with the use of his gavel , and he was sure they all knew to what purpose he intended to apply it . Unhesitatingly , he said , the AV . M . had tried to do his duty to the utmost . He ( Bro . Pullen ) had peculiar pleasure in installing him as his successor that evening , for they had been known to one another for many yearsbut their friendship was never so close nor so firmly
, cemented as when they became Masons . H called upon them to drink his health in a bumper . The W . AI . said he was deeply grateful for the handsome manner in which he had been received , and to the P . M . 's for the instruction they had given him . Other toasts were given and responded to , and the company separated , highly gratified with their fraternal reunion .
CAMDEN LODGE ( NO . 704 ) . —The brethren of this Lodge met on the 20 th ult . at the York and Albany Hotel , Park-street , Regent's Park . Bro . J . AA ebb , AA ' . JI ., in the chair , supported by Bros . G . A . Garratt , S . W . ; Frost , M . P ., as J . AV . ; Headway , I . P . M ., Sec ; J . Stewart , S . D . ; AV . A . Swaftou , J . D . ; W . Boys , I . G . ; Butler , P . M . ' s Frost and Tyrrell , and a large attendance of brethren . The Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the former meeting were read aud confirmed . Bros . Earle
, Caldewood , and Cummiugs were raised to the 3 rd degree , and Bro . Fitzpatrick was passed to the degree of a fellow craft by Bro . Meadway , I . P . M ., by the courtesy of tbe AA . M ., iu a perfect and impressive manner . The AA . M . then resumed th" chair and ballots were taken for the admission of Air . AV . Cook , Mr . AVilliam Tyler , and Mr . A . A . Scblesinger . The two latter brethren were by fiat of tbe AV . AI ., severally initiated . Bro .
Butler was elected a trustee of the Sustentation Fund of the Lodge , in the place of Bro . Bundey , P . AI ., who had rcsigued The lodge was then closed and the brethren sat down to a good . and substantial dinner that gave great satisfaction .
SOUTHERN STAR LODGE , No , 1 , 158 . —The first meeting of this Lodge since tho recess was held ou Tuesday evening hist , at the Montpelier Tavern , Walworth . Bro . D . S . Bayfield was in the chair , most of his officers were present , and the brethren assembled iu considerable numbers . Six names of candidates for admission appeared on the summons but none were present . Four brethren were raised , and two passed , the ceremonies in both instances being- delivered impressively .
Previous to the closing of the lodge , Bro . H . Thompson , P . M . and Treasurer , delivered a very admirable and affecting address , which in point of fact might be truly styled an oration , on the duties and advantages of the masonic order , of which the Southern Star Lodge gave so striking an example in bringing together so very numerous and respectable a body of men for
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LODGE OF PROSPERITY NO . ( 65 ) . —The brethren of this Lodge met on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , City , the W . M ' ., Bro . G . F . Cook in the chair , supported by Bros . Forbes , S . AV ., Potts , as J . AV . ; J . Bellerby , P . M . and Sec ; Stephens , S . D . ; Davy , J . D ., Carruthers , I . G ., and P . M . ' s J . L . Mather and Walker . The Lodge was opened and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . Laws , Chicken , Braine , and Evans , were passed to the second degree ,
and Bro . Meyers was raised to the third degree . Messrs . Peter , McArthur , S . H . Rudd , and AV . Chappell , were duly initiated into tbe order . All the ceremonies were excellently worked by the W . M . and the officers . A . sum of five guineas was voted for the relief of a brother in distressed circumstances . Bros . Forbes , S . AV ., proposed , and Bro . J . L . Mather seconded , that a sum of five guineas be voted from tbe funds of the Lodge for the purpose of presenting Bro . J . Bel ' erby
, P . M ., with a jewel , for the able manner he had filled the office of Sec , which was carried unanimously . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a very excellent banquet , provided by Mr . Crawford , and ably superintended by him aud Bro . Mills , that gave unqualified satisfaction . On the removal of the cloth , tbe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ; that of the Earl of Carnarvon , D . G . M ., was responded to by
Bro . W . Farnfield , P . G . A . S ., and Sec . of the Aged Freemasons ' and the Widows of Freemasons . The newly initiated brethren severally returned thanks . Bro . J . L . Mather proposed the toast of the AA . M ., and complimented the brethren on the selection they had made , for his excellent working and able presiding was a pattern to any Lodge . The toast having been responded to the W . M . proposed the toast of tho visitors , who were , Bro . AV . Farnfield , P . A . G . S . ; J . Bull , P . M ., 315 ; Bilby ,
813 ; Hart , S . AV ., and H . M . Levy , 188 , who severally responded to the toast . The tcast of the Past Masters was proposed , and Bro . J . L . Mather , in a very eloquent speech , returned thanks . After some other toasts tbe brethren separated .
PYTHAGOREAN LODGE ( NO . 79 ) . —This old Lodge met on Monday , the 26 th ult ., at tbe Ship , Greenwich . Br . T . Perridge , W . AI ., initiated one gentleman , raised two brethren , and passed two . There was a good attendance of brethren and visitors , and an excellent banquet was set before them at tho conclusion of the evening ' s labour .
TEMPLE LODGE ( No . 101 ) , —This influential Lodge met for the first time this season on Thursday last , the 14 tl \ inst ., at the Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall Street . The W . M . Bro . Frederick J . Cox , occupied the chair ; and there were also present , Bros . Grimbly , S . W . ; Youle , J . AV . ; Reynolds , S . D . ; Prince , J . D . ; Farthing , jun ., I . G . There were also present among many others , Bros . Fevren , P . M . ; Hastelow , P . M . ; Scott ,
P . M . ; Bond , P . M ., Treas . ; Tanner , P . M ., Sec . ; May , P . M . ; H . Farthing , sen ., P . M . ; Beard , P . M . ; J . Wynne , P . M . ; and AV . AVynne , P . M . ; while the visitors included Bro . Colonel Burdett , Prov . G . M ., of Middlesex , and Bro . Slieppard , Prov . G . S . W ., of Essex . The business of the evening commenced with the passing of Bro . A . Beck , which was followed b y the raising of Bro . Cox . Wliich ceremonies being performed by the W . M . in his usually efficient and impressive style . The brethren subsequently adjourned to one of Bro . Paynter ' s sumptuous feasts .
ST . LUKE ' S LODGE ( NO . 144 ) . —A general meeting of the members of this Lodge took place on Monday last at Bro . Golding ' s , the Pier Hotel , Chelsea , when there were present , besides others : Bros . Pullen , W . M . ; AA allkmckc , P . M . ; Cadwite , J . AV . ; AVilliam Mann , S . D . ; Todd , P . M ., Sec ; AVm . Patient , J . D . ; P . Kirke , Dir . Cer . ; Past Masters , Maples , Kirke , Burch , Berry , and Longstafl ' e , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . Cuthbertson , St . Jolm of AA ingOsbornZetland 511 MottAVM . of the New
app , , , ; , . Concord 813 ; VVyllie , I . G . Industry , 180 ; Thomas Mortlock , P . M . 186 ; Castell , Enoch , Neates , Neptune , 22 , 507 ; Draper , 144 ; Griffiths , Royal Albert , 907 ; Miller , Org ., Royal Albert ; and Clias . E . Thompson , S . W . 1 , 158 , 177 . The Lodge having been opened in the usual solemn form , Messrs . Pulling , Unite , and AValter were initiated into the mysteries of the craft ; in an impressive manner by the AV . M ., who afterwards raised Bro .
Cuthbertson , of the St . John of Wapping Lodgo , by kind permission of Bro . AVm . Maun , AV . M . The next business was the installation of Bro AA' albnnck , tbe S . AV . of the lodge , who had been unanimously elected to that office by his fellow members .
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Having been presented , he was entrusted , and the brethren below the degree of an Installed Master withdrew . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . AValbancke , who so well deserved the honour , was made Master ofthe St . Luke's Lodge . This , and the remaining portion of the ceremony , including the beautiful addresses , were exceedingly well delivered by Bro . Pulling , who is much to be congratulated on the proficiency be has attained , and who received , at the close ,
wellmerited and warm expressions of approval . After tbe appointment of officers the newly-installed AV . M . said he had a very pleasing duty to perform . The lodge had unanimously voted a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . Pullen for the very able manner in which he had conducted the lodge during the past tw r elve months . Addressing that esteemed brother in the name of the lodge , he said it gave him the greatest possible gratification to place upon his breast the jewel alluded toand he
sin-, cerely trusted he might live many years to wear it as a token of the esteem in which he was held by them all , and wear it he would undoubtedly , with credit and honour to himself and satisfaction to the lodge . Bro . Pullen , who appeared to feel much tho honour conferred upon him , replied in suitable terms . The AV . M . then invested his officers in their regular order , Bro . Witts
being made I . G . The lodge was then closed , aud the brethren adjourned to a capital banquet , served under the personal superintendence of Bros . Golding and Maples . The cloth having been withdrawn , the usual Masonic loyal and patriotic toasts were given by the AV . M ., and duly honoured . In speaking of the Initiates , he said be trusted they would avail themselves of the lodge of instruction in connection with the lodge , and become good working craftsmen . Bro . Pullen returned thanks in
suitable language , and expressed the pleasure he felt at what he had gone through . Bro . Pullen , I . P . M ., said the AV . AI . bad entrusted him with the use of his gavel , and he was sure they all knew to what purpose he intended to apply it . Unhesitatingly , he said , the AV . M . had tried to do his duty to the utmost . He ( Bro . Pullen ) had peculiar pleasure in installing him as his successor that evening , for they had been known to one another for many yearsbut their friendship was never so close nor so firmly
, cemented as when they became Masons . H called upon them to drink his health in a bumper . The W . AI . said he was deeply grateful for the handsome manner in which he had been received , and to the P . M . 's for the instruction they had given him . Other toasts were given and responded to , and the company separated , highly gratified with their fraternal reunion .
CAMDEN LODGE ( NO . 704 ) . —The brethren of this Lodge met on the 20 th ult . at the York and Albany Hotel , Park-street , Regent's Park . Bro . J . AA ebb , AA ' . JI ., in the chair , supported by Bros . G . A . Garratt , S . W . ; Frost , M . P ., as J . AV . ; Headway , I . P . M ., Sec ; J . Stewart , S . D . ; AV . A . Swaftou , J . D . ; W . Boys , I . G . ; Butler , P . M . ' s Frost and Tyrrell , and a large attendance of brethren . The Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the former meeting were read aud confirmed . Bros . Earle
, Caldewood , and Cummiugs were raised to the 3 rd degree , and Bro . Fitzpatrick was passed to the degree of a fellow craft by Bro . Meadway , I . P . M ., by the courtesy of tbe AA . M ., iu a perfect and impressive manner . The AA . M . then resumed th" chair and ballots were taken for the admission of Air . AV . Cook , Mr . AVilliam Tyler , and Mr . A . A . Scblesinger . The two latter brethren were by fiat of tbe AV . AI ., severally initiated . Bro .
Butler was elected a trustee of the Sustentation Fund of the Lodge , in the place of Bro . Bundey , P . AI ., who had rcsigued The lodge was then closed and the brethren sat down to a good . and substantial dinner that gave great satisfaction .
SOUTHERN STAR LODGE , No , 1 , 158 . —The first meeting of this Lodge since tho recess was held ou Tuesday evening hist , at the Montpelier Tavern , Walworth . Bro . D . S . Bayfield was in the chair , most of his officers were present , and the brethren assembled iu considerable numbers . Six names of candidates for admission appeared on the summons but none were present . Four brethren were raised , and two passed , the ceremonies in both instances being- delivered impressively .
Previous to the closing of the lodge , Bro . H . Thompson , P . M . and Treasurer , delivered a very admirable and affecting address , which in point of fact might be truly styled an oration , on the duties and advantages of the masonic order , of which the Southern Star Lodge gave so striking an example in bringing together so very numerous and respectable a body of men for