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Morton , 157 , and others . The lodge having beet : opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , live guineas were voted to the Girl ' s School , and a similar sum to relieve a distressed brother formerly a member of the loclge . The petition for a new lodge was favourably recommended , and tho loclge was duly closed . At the banquet which followed , the great event of the evening was the presentation of a Masonic
silver cup , to Bro . Rayn ' muu W . Stewart bearing the following inscription : — " Presented April 4 th , 1870 , to Bro . Eaynham William Stewart , P . M ., P . Z ., P . Prov . J . D ., Essex , etc ., by the mem-» hers of the Fortitude and Old Cumberland Loclge , ( So . 12 ) , in recognition o ( the zeal ami ability displayed during his year of office . " Several excellent songs were given , and a happy evening was spent .
EGYPTIAN LODGE ( NO . 27 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , on Thursday , the 7 th inst Bro . John B . Poole , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by Bros . VV . II . Libbis , B . P . Todd , D . Jacobs , D . G . Berrie , C . B . Payne . John Coutts , and Tomlinson were the P . M . 's present . The usual routine business having been transacted tlie W . M . proceeded to initiate Messrs . Tyas aud Coulsou . He also passed Bros . SharpeRichardsand Minnsto the degree of FCancl
, , , ., raised Bros . Frankforcl and Green to the sublime degree of M . M . A capital banquet followed , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . In replying to the toast of the Past Masters . Bro . Buss stated the position the lodge held with respect to the Masonic Institutions . At the last Boys' Festival , for which he was Steward , his list was over fifty-three guineasancl the lodwas now vice-president of all
, ge the three charities . They had supported more than one of these in the same year , hut he advised them not to do so again , because it would prove too great a tax upon the time of the W . M . To take up one charity each year was quite as much as was necessary , and as tlie heart and soul of the lodge was in the support of Masonic Institutions , he hoped they would follow this plan out for many to comeIn conclusion he referred to the great
years . efforts which Bro John Coutts , P . M ., made in his year of office on behalf of the institution . The visitors were : Bros . E . Chirk , Prov . G . Supt . of Works , Middlesex ; J . E . Foulger , W . M . 177 ; P . Jacobs , 145 ; Pearse , 657 ; Dorham ; T . M . Paget , P . M . 829 ; W . Coles , IS , J . G . Hopkins , 1 , 100 , R . Morton , J . D . 170 , T . H . Lambert , S . D . 54 S , Geo . Tedder , 11 , W . Forster , 199 , and T . Kickman , 137 .
STRONG MAN LODGE ( NO . -15 ) . —The brethren of this lodge held their regular meeting on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , which was verv numerously attended . The chair was occupied by Bro . E . t ' olley , W . M ., supported by his officers . The only ceremony worked was that of passing three brethren to the degree of F . C . The brethren then proceeded to discuss the motion of Bro . Barton , the I . P . M ., " that the loclbe removed . " Uto the present time there
ge p has been six lodges meeting in Freemasons' Hall on the first Thursday in tlie month , and as there are only five sets of rooms in the building ; the consequence was that on several occasions the Strong Man Lodge has been put to considerable inconvenience . 'Die brethren were unanimous in deciding that . f »> r the future the meetings of the lodge should be held at Bro . Wiekon ' s , the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-gate , Clerkenwell .
LODGE OP PROSPERITY ( NO . 65 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met on Thursday , the 21-th ult ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-. sti-eet . The W . M ., Bro . J . L . Mather , occupied tlie chair , supported by a good attendance of P . M . ' s , ollicers , ancl brethren . The minutes of the former lodge having been read and confirmed , ancl Bros . Wright and Oliver ' raised to the degree of M . M ., Bro . G . 1 * . Cook , the W . M . elect , was presented to the
lodge , and a board of Installed -Masters having been formed , lie was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., the ceremony being rendered by Bro . Mather , who , at the conclusion , ivas warml y congratulated by every brother and visitor present . The newlyinstalled W . M . then invested his officers as follows : —Iiros . D . Forbes , S . W . ; E . C . Mather , J . W . ; J . Bellerby , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; Stevens , S . D . ; Carruthers , I . G . Mr . M . J . Harris was then initiated . A sum of £ 5 was voted to the . Masonic Charities , and £ 2 to a distressed brother . The business of the
cvpninobeing concluded , the lodge was closed in due fyirni and with solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed . An elegant PASS Master ' s jewel and a massive silver tea service ( with a suitable inscri ption ) were presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Mather , who responded iu a very feeling speech . The visitors present were ;—
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Bro . J . Terry , PiM . ; T . Bartlett , W . M . 813 : Lacy , P . M . 174 Morton , W ' . M . 228 ; J . J . AVilson , 813 ; Hart , P . M . 174 McDavitt , & c . LODGE OE FAITH ( NO . 141 ) . —The regular meeting of this loclge took place on Tuesday , the 29 tli ult ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . The chair was occupied by Bro . James Hill , W . M .,
supported by Bros . Reavers , as S . W . ; C . C . Taylor , J . W . ; Themans , J . D . ; Pitt , P . M . and I . G . ; Hyde , Gottiieil , Gluckstein , Anslow , P . M . aucl Sec . ; Carter , P . M . and Treas . ; Stewart , & c . The minutes of the former loclge having been read ancl confirmed , Bros . Malenoir and Johnson were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , and Bros . Morris Davis ancl David Davis were passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts . It was proposed and seconded that a sum of five guineas bo given from the
funds of the loclge to the " Freemasons' Lifeboat Fund , " and it was further stated that the brethren of the lodge had subscribed among themselves nearly £ 6 . A sum of live guineas was also voted from the funds to tho Royal Benevolent Institution . The business of the evening being concluded , the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . Bro . William Minto , of No . 1 , 227 , was present as a visitor .
BEDFORD LODGE ( No . 157 ) - —The regular meeting of this well-organised loclge took place at Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , the Sth inst ., for the dispatch of Masonic business . Bro . Johu Smith , W . M .: J . Hills , S . W . ; W . Holland , J . W . ; J . Levander , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Hill , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Jehu , J . D . ; Past Masters Millis , G . A . Brown , R . Jones ; Bros . J . Briggs , J . W . Selby , J . Brandcr , K . E . Eades , F . Tullit , J . Forster , ancl R . Bntwistle . Tlie following visitors were present : —Bros . J . Powneeby 55 ;
, W . Jameson . 749 ; Geo . Pymm , W . M . 749 ; E . Harper , LG . 749 ; J . Hasler , 79 . Bro . Briggs was passed to the degree of F . C , after which the brethren retired to a sumptuous banquet . The usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts were given , ancl the brethren separated after having spent a most enjoyable evening .
JOPPA LODGE , ( NO . 1 S 8 . )—The regular meeting of this loclge was held on the 4 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate . The chair was occupied by Bro . W . Aaron , W . M ., supported by Bros . II . M . Levy , P . M ., as S . W . ; M . Alexander , J . W . ; C . Nathan , S . D . ; Arthur Swanborongli , J . D . ; Roberts , I . G . ; Hunt , Dir . of Cors . ; and P . M . 's L . Alexander , H . M . Levy , M . Van Diepenheim , E . P . Albert , P . M . and Sec . ; I . Abrahams , Treas . & c . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmedMr .
, Herman Rosenheim , was initiated , Bro . M . L . Yuly was passed to the second degree , ancl Bros . J . De Rovey , A . G . Dobson , ancl J . R . Cook , were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The ceremonies were capitally worked by the W . M . and all the officers . The loclge was then closed in due form and with solemn prayer , and the brethren sat clown to a slight repast .
STABILITY LODGE , ( NO . 217 . )—The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on Tuesday the 5 th inst . Bro . Thomas Jiunes , W . M ., in the chair . The minutes of last lodge having been read and confirmed , Bro . Henry Wilson was passed to the degree of F . C , and Bros . Hills , Chippendale , and Hall were raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . The sum of five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Bro . Samuels , P . M ., moved ,
ancl Bro . Hughes , P . M „ seconded " That the ballot and initiation of a candidate shall not tike place on the same day iu future , except in cases of emergency . " Carried unanimously . Bro . Samuels gave notice of motion " That the initiation fee be raised to eight , and the joining fee to four guineas . " Bros . Brodey , Hall , and Sillif . uit , were tho successful members in the ballot for the Stability Charities Fund . " The visitors were Bros . Wright , Prov . G . S . D . ; Herts , and Gladding , Star of India , 1 , 002 . Tlie latter was proposed by Bro . Hughes , P . M . as a member , to be balloted for at next meeting .
VILLIEES LODGE ( NO . 1 , 194 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was hold at the Northumberland Arms , Isleworth , on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., on which occasion three brethren wore initiated , three were passed to the degree of F . C , and three were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The sum of five guineas was voted to the Boys' School . Petitions for two new lodges in the province , and for a new chapter in connection with Villiers Lodge , were signed . This being all the business that had to be
transacted tho lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Bro . Col . Burdett , Prov . G . M . ; Bros . Maun , P . M . 1 S 6 ; W . West Smith , W . M . 890 , ancl several other visitors were present .
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Morton , 157 , and others . The lodge having beet : opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , live guineas were voted to the Girl ' s School , and a similar sum to relieve a distressed brother formerly a member of the loclge . The petition for a new lodge was favourably recommended , and tho loclge was duly closed . At the banquet which followed , the great event of the evening was the presentation of a Masonic
silver cup , to Bro . Rayn ' muu W . Stewart bearing the following inscription : — " Presented April 4 th , 1870 , to Bro . Eaynham William Stewart , P . M ., P . Z ., P . Prov . J . D ., Essex , etc ., by the mem-» hers of the Fortitude and Old Cumberland Loclge , ( So . 12 ) , in recognition o ( the zeal ami ability displayed during his year of office . " Several excellent songs were given , and a happy evening was spent .
EGYPTIAN LODGE ( NO . 27 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , on Thursday , the 7 th inst Bro . John B . Poole , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by Bros . VV . II . Libbis , B . P . Todd , D . Jacobs , D . G . Berrie , C . B . Payne . John Coutts , and Tomlinson were the P . M . 's present . The usual routine business having been transacted tlie W . M . proceeded to initiate Messrs . Tyas aud Coulsou . He also passed Bros . SharpeRichardsand Minnsto the degree of FCancl
, , , ., raised Bros . Frankforcl and Green to the sublime degree of M . M . A capital banquet followed , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . In replying to the toast of the Past Masters . Bro . Buss stated the position the lodge held with respect to the Masonic Institutions . At the last Boys' Festival , for which he was Steward , his list was over fifty-three guineasancl the lodwas now vice-president of all
, ge the three charities . They had supported more than one of these in the same year , hut he advised them not to do so again , because it would prove too great a tax upon the time of the W . M . To take up one charity each year was quite as much as was necessary , and as tlie heart and soul of the lodge was in the support of Masonic Institutions , he hoped they would follow this plan out for many to comeIn conclusion he referred to the great
years . efforts which Bro John Coutts , P . M ., made in his year of office on behalf of the institution . The visitors were : Bros . E . Chirk , Prov . G . Supt . of Works , Middlesex ; J . E . Foulger , W . M . 177 ; P . Jacobs , 145 ; Pearse , 657 ; Dorham ; T . M . Paget , P . M . 829 ; W . Coles , IS , J . G . Hopkins , 1 , 100 , R . Morton , J . D . 170 , T . H . Lambert , S . D . 54 S , Geo . Tedder , 11 , W . Forster , 199 , and T . Kickman , 137 .
STRONG MAN LODGE ( NO . -15 ) . —The brethren of this lodge held their regular meeting on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , which was verv numerously attended . The chair was occupied by Bro . E . t ' olley , W . M ., supported by his officers . The only ceremony worked was that of passing three brethren to the degree of F . C . The brethren then proceeded to discuss the motion of Bro . Barton , the I . P . M ., " that the loclbe removed . " Uto the present time there
ge p has been six lodges meeting in Freemasons' Hall on the first Thursday in tlie month , and as there are only five sets of rooms in the building ; the consequence was that on several occasions the Strong Man Lodge has been put to considerable inconvenience . 'Die brethren were unanimous in deciding that . f »> r the future the meetings of the lodge should be held at Bro . Wiekon ' s , the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-gate , Clerkenwell .
LODGE OP PROSPERITY ( NO . 65 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met on Thursday , the 21-th ult ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-. sti-eet . The W . M ., Bro . J . L . Mather , occupied tlie chair , supported by a good attendance of P . M . ' s , ollicers , ancl brethren . The minutes of the former lodge having been read and confirmed , ancl Bros . Wright and Oliver ' raised to the degree of M . M ., Bro . G . 1 * . Cook , the W . M . elect , was presented to the
lodge , and a board of Installed -Masters having been formed , lie was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., the ceremony being rendered by Bro . Mather , who , at the conclusion , ivas warml y congratulated by every brother and visitor present . The newlyinstalled W . M . then invested his officers as follows : —Iiros . D . Forbes , S . W . ; E . C . Mather , J . W . ; J . Bellerby , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; Stevens , S . D . ; Carruthers , I . G . Mr . M . J . Harris was then initiated . A sum of £ 5 was voted to the . Masonic Charities , and £ 2 to a distressed brother . The business of the
cvpninobeing concluded , the lodge was closed in due fyirni and with solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed . An elegant PASS Master ' s jewel and a massive silver tea service ( with a suitable inscri ption ) were presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Mather , who responded iu a very feeling speech . The visitors present were ;—
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Bro . J . Terry , PiM . ; T . Bartlett , W . M . 813 : Lacy , P . M . 174 Morton , W ' . M . 228 ; J . J . AVilson , 813 ; Hart , P . M . 174 McDavitt , & c . LODGE OE FAITH ( NO . 141 ) . —The regular meeting of this loclge took place on Tuesday , the 29 tli ult ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . The chair was occupied by Bro . James Hill , W . M .,
supported by Bros . Reavers , as S . W . ; C . C . Taylor , J . W . ; Themans , J . D . ; Pitt , P . M . and I . G . ; Hyde , Gottiieil , Gluckstein , Anslow , P . M . aucl Sec . ; Carter , P . M . and Treas . ; Stewart , & c . The minutes of the former loclge having been read ancl confirmed , Bros . Malenoir and Johnson were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , and Bros . Morris Davis ancl David Davis were passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts . It was proposed and seconded that a sum of five guineas bo given from the
funds of the loclge to the " Freemasons' Lifeboat Fund , " and it was further stated that the brethren of the lodge had subscribed among themselves nearly £ 6 . A sum of live guineas was also voted from the funds to tho Royal Benevolent Institution . The business of the evening being concluded , the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . Bro . William Minto , of No . 1 , 227 , was present as a visitor .
BEDFORD LODGE ( No . 157 ) - —The regular meeting of this well-organised loclge took place at Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , the Sth inst ., for the dispatch of Masonic business . Bro . Johu Smith , W . M .: J . Hills , S . W . ; W . Holland , J . W . ; J . Levander , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Hill , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Jehu , J . D . ; Past Masters Millis , G . A . Brown , R . Jones ; Bros . J . Briggs , J . W . Selby , J . Brandcr , K . E . Eades , F . Tullit , J . Forster , ancl R . Bntwistle . Tlie following visitors were present : —Bros . J . Powneeby 55 ;
, W . Jameson . 749 ; Geo . Pymm , W . M . 749 ; E . Harper , LG . 749 ; J . Hasler , 79 . Bro . Briggs was passed to the degree of F . C , after which the brethren retired to a sumptuous banquet . The usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts were given , ancl the brethren separated after having spent a most enjoyable evening .
JOPPA LODGE , ( NO . 1 S 8 . )—The regular meeting of this loclge was held on the 4 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate . The chair was occupied by Bro . W . Aaron , W . M ., supported by Bros . II . M . Levy , P . M ., as S . W . ; M . Alexander , J . W . ; C . Nathan , S . D . ; Arthur Swanborongli , J . D . ; Roberts , I . G . ; Hunt , Dir . of Cors . ; and P . M . 's L . Alexander , H . M . Levy , M . Van Diepenheim , E . P . Albert , P . M . and Sec . ; I . Abrahams , Treas . & c . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmedMr .
, Herman Rosenheim , was initiated , Bro . M . L . Yuly was passed to the second degree , ancl Bros . J . De Rovey , A . G . Dobson , ancl J . R . Cook , were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The ceremonies were capitally worked by the W . M . and all the officers . The loclge was then closed in due form and with solemn prayer , and the brethren sat clown to a slight repast .
STABILITY LODGE , ( NO . 217 . )—The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on Tuesday the 5 th inst . Bro . Thomas Jiunes , W . M ., in the chair . The minutes of last lodge having been read and confirmed , Bro . Henry Wilson was passed to the degree of F . C , and Bros . Hills , Chippendale , and Hall were raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . The sum of five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Bro . Samuels , P . M ., moved ,
ancl Bro . Hughes , P . M „ seconded " That the ballot and initiation of a candidate shall not tike place on the same day iu future , except in cases of emergency . " Carried unanimously . Bro . Samuels gave notice of motion " That the initiation fee be raised to eight , and the joining fee to four guineas . " Bros . Brodey , Hall , and Sillif . uit , were tho successful members in the ballot for the Stability Charities Fund . " The visitors were Bros . Wright , Prov . G . S . D . ; Herts , and Gladding , Star of India , 1 , 002 . Tlie latter was proposed by Bro . Hughes , P . M . as a member , to be balloted for at next meeting .
VILLIEES LODGE ( NO . 1 , 194 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was hold at the Northumberland Arms , Isleworth , on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., on which occasion three brethren wore initiated , three were passed to the degree of F . C , and three were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The sum of five guineas was voted to the Boys' School . Petitions for two new lodges in the province , and for a new chapter in connection with Villiers Lodge , were signed . This being all the business that had to be
transacted tho lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Bro . Col . Burdett , Prov . G . M . ; Bros . Maun , P . M . 1 S 6 ; W . West Smith , W . M . 890 , ancl several other visitors were present .