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Crosby , P . M . ' s ; on the left by Bros . Sangster , El wen , and Morgan , P . M . ' s . Bro . S . J . Wade , S . W ., occupied the vice-chair . Upwards of sixty brethren were seated to an excellent banquet , served up in that superior manner for which Bro . Shiel has become so well known . The brethren having done full justice to the dainties that were spread before them , they seemed better prepared to enter upon the higher source of enjoyment that was in store for themfor ( to use a hacknied quotation from
, one oF the poets ) then commenced " the feast of reason and the AW of soul , " where kind greetings , hearty responses , song , and sentiment , were harmoniously blended . The usual toasts , to Avhich Freemasons at all times give priority , as expressive of their loyalty to the Queen and fealty to the chief officers of the Craft , were given , with the respect and earnestness due to them , the same being interspersed with of a hiher than
ordisongs g nary kind , indeed , the vocal element seems to preponderate in the St . John's Lodge just now , as in the recent accession of new members , we have Bros . J . N . Ditchburn , J . Smith , and J . -Gibson , who ably supplement Bro . T . Charlton and others , when conviviality is allowed the ascendency , and whose efforts on the present occasion tended much to enhance the harmony of the ¦ evening ; but the primary event on the present occasion and
which gave an additional interest to the proceedings , was the presentation ef a testimonial of respect to Bro . Thomas -Godfordson , the Treasurer , and also one of the oldest and most esteemed of the brethren of St . John's Lodge . It consisted of a pair of massive gold spectacles , in a silver case , the case being beautifully embossed , with a plain centre part , bearing the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . Thomas Godfordson
, Treas . of St . John's Lodge , No . 80 , Sunderland , by his brethren , as a token of esteem and respect , and in acknowledgement of his valuable services for many years . January 3 . A . I .. 5871 . A . D . 1867 . " The presentation was made b y Bro . W . H . Crookes , P . M . and P . G . S ., in a highly , yet deservedly , complimentary speech , given in his usual fluent and hearty manner , in which he recounted the many services that their Treasurer had rendered to the lodge , having for several years performed the duties of Secretary , and subsequently those of
Treasurer , having held the latter responsible office for more than ten years , _ during which time economy had ever been a 'guide to his duties , a salutary cheek to anything Avildly speculative and a willing pedestal for all necessary requirements . He trusted that the token he was presenting would enable Bro . Godfordson to see double , that by looking through those spectacles ho would be able to discover any little error that might inadvertentl inso that he miht continue to
y creep , g keep his accounts , with the same strict accuracy that he had hitherto done , and that by looking on them , he would be able to see himself as his brethren see him , as a Mason , good and true , worthy of the confidence reposed in him , he expressed a hope that Bro . Godfordson would live to Avear them , and that they might be of use to him for many years in the discbarge of his duties as Treasurer of St . John's Lod BroGodfordson
ge . . , on rising to reply , was received with a round of hearty cheers , be first expressed his gratitude for the valuable token of esteem that had , unexpectedly on his part , been presented to him . He stated that he had been a member of St . John ' s Lodge for nearly thirty years , and had known that , when the annual festival came , they had to guarantee to the host a number , even below twenty ; but in succeeding they wero enabled
years to extend their guarantee , and such had been tbe progress made , that now , without any guarantee heing required by the host , upwards of sixty of the brethren had assembled to do honour to the feast . He called to mind the old proverb , that " A rolling ¦ stone gathers no moss , " but he thought that it did not apply to the St . John ' s Lodge , for it had been a rolling lodge , and had changed its place of meeting not less than six times in
fifteen years ; but still , as it rolled , it kept gathering and gathering , that now be felt proud to witness how wonderfully it had increased , both in numbers and respectability . He concluded an excellent speech by again thanking the brethren for the honour they bad done him . A further impulse was given to the good feeling then existing , by Bro . W . H . Crookes proposing the "Masonic Charities , " while Bro . P . J . Wade , in a neat speech , gave the toast , "Our Absent Brethren . " A happy evening was spent , and the proceedings terminated at a seasonable hnnr .
HAMPSHIRE . BOURNEMOUTH . —LTengist Lodge ( No . 195 ) . —On St . John s Day the brethren of this lodge met at their lodge room , a " d
after transacting the usual business , Bro . Peter Tuck was elected | tlie W . M ., and Bro . Lamb , Treas ., for the ensuing year . The brethren then adjourned to the Bell Vue Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was provided by Bro . W . M . Bill , of Avhich a large number of the brethren partook . Amongst the company were Bros . Sir Henry Drummond Wolff , Bart . ; Dr . Coates , J . Haggard , M . Webb , & c . The lodge is in a flourishing condition , many persons having lately joined the Order .
FAEEHAM . —Lodge of Sarmony ( No . 309 ) . —At the regular monthly meeting of this lodge , held at tbe Red Lion Hotel , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., the chief business was the installation of the AV . M . elect for the ensuing year , and the appointment and investment of officers . Bro . David Harris , S . W ., who had been duly elected AV . M . at the previous lodge meeting , having been presented to the lodgewas dulinstalled into the chair
, y by Bro . J . Ogburn , P . M ., Royal Sussex Lodgo , No . 342 , P . Prov . J . G . W ., Hants , by whom the ceremony was most ably performed . The W . M . afterwards nominated tbe following as bis officers , and they were duly invested by Bro . Ogburn , viz .: — Eros . J . Douglas , S . W . ; C . S . Woollons , J . W . ; W . Edmonds , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Tavler , P . M ., Sec ; F . Stubbington , S . D . ; E . G . Holbrook , J . D . ; " w . B . Salisbury , I . G . The lodge having
been duly closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room , and partook of an excellent rejjasfc , the newly-elected AV . M . presiding . GOSPOET . —Oosport Lodge ( No . 903 ) . —The ceremony of installing tbe AVorshipful Master of the lodge for tbe ensuing year took place on Tuesday , the Sth inst . There was a numerous attendance of the Craft at the lodge , Star Hotel , among those
present being Bros . A . P . Fabian , AV . M . Portsmouth Lodge , ( No . 487 ) , Prov . S . G . W . of Hants ; W . C . Redward , W . M ., Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 342 ) , P . Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; Captain Elliott and Captain Murray , P . M . L . L , P . M . ' s 903 ; G . Wilkins , P . M . 342 , P . Prov . G . Sword Bearer , & e . The lodge was opened by Bro . 'J . AVallinford , W . M ., Prov . G . Sword Bearer , and Bro . J . Wilson , W . M . elect , having been presented to the
brethren , the ceremony of installation was most ably and impressively performed by Bro . Captain Elliott , P . M . The W . M . then appointed the following as bis officers for the year ensuing : Bros . J . Wallingford , I . P . M . ; E . T . Main , S . W . ; J . Egles , S . W . ;
K Grace ? , Traits . ; J . Gibbs , Sec ; J . Cooper , S . D . ; J . Brodie , J . D . ; J . Lawson , I . G . ; G . Spratt , Dir . of Cers . ; Arnold and Jones , Stewards . Tlie lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Murran having answered the usual questions , retired , when the lodge was opened in the third degree . Bro : Murran was then again admitted , and the ceremony of raising him to the degree of a Master Mason was ably performed by the W . M . The lodge having been closed down to the firs
degree , in the customary manner , the W . M . then presented Bro . J . Wallingford , P . M ., with a very handsome testimonial , consisting of a vote of thanks , passed by the brethren at the previous monthly meeting , inscribed on vellum and framed iu gilt , with the emblems of the Craft affixed . The W . M ., in making the presentation , stated that Bro . AVallingford had never once been absent from his lodge during his year of
office . Bro . Wallingford suitably returned thanks . The W . M . then proposed that a vote of thanks to Bro . C-. ipt . Elliott , P . M ., for the able manner in which he had carried out the duties of installing master be recorded in tbe minutes . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Capt . Murray , P . M ., and carried unanimously . Bro . Capt . Elliott thanked the brethren for the compliment they had paid him . Two joining members were
then ballotted for , and the lodge- was closed . The brethren afterwards partook of an excellent banquet , at which the W . M . presided . After the banquet tbe usual loyal and masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the evening was spent in perfect harmony . PoxTSiiouTn :. —Portsmouth Lodge ( No . 487 )—The members of this lodge met at the Masonic HallSt . Mary '
s-streetPorts-, , mouth , at four o'clock on Thursday afternoon , the 10 th inst ., when Bro . H . Hollingswoi-tb , P . M . was installed into the chair as W . M for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro- B . Gait , P . M . The W . M . appointed his officers as follow : Bro . A . P . Fabian , of Hants , Prov . S . G . W ., I . P . M- ; S . Hogg , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., S-W . ; J . Douglas , Prov . G-S ., JWEMWellsPMTreasMEFrostP . M . Prov . G . T .
.. ; . . , .., . ; . . , , Sec : C B . Elliott , S . D . ; A . Cudlipp , J . D- ; C . C Michell , I . G .-Bros . E . Pratt and Swanson , Stewards . There was a good attendance of the brethren , including several P . M . ' s and W . M . 's . At the banquet the W . M . presided , and the usual toasts wera given .
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Provincial.
Crosby , P . M . ' s ; on the left by Bros . Sangster , El wen , and Morgan , P . M . ' s . Bro . S . J . Wade , S . W ., occupied the vice-chair . Upwards of sixty brethren were seated to an excellent banquet , served up in that superior manner for which Bro . Shiel has become so well known . The brethren having done full justice to the dainties that were spread before them , they seemed better prepared to enter upon the higher source of enjoyment that was in store for themfor ( to use a hacknied quotation from
, one oF the poets ) then commenced " the feast of reason and the AW of soul , " where kind greetings , hearty responses , song , and sentiment , were harmoniously blended . The usual toasts , to Avhich Freemasons at all times give priority , as expressive of their loyalty to the Queen and fealty to the chief officers of the Craft , were given , with the respect and earnestness due to them , the same being interspersed with of a hiher than
ordisongs g nary kind , indeed , the vocal element seems to preponderate in the St . John's Lodge just now , as in the recent accession of new members , we have Bros . J . N . Ditchburn , J . Smith , and J . -Gibson , who ably supplement Bro . T . Charlton and others , when conviviality is allowed the ascendency , and whose efforts on the present occasion tended much to enhance the harmony of the ¦ evening ; but the primary event on the present occasion and
which gave an additional interest to the proceedings , was the presentation ef a testimonial of respect to Bro . Thomas -Godfordson , the Treasurer , and also one of the oldest and most esteemed of the brethren of St . John's Lodge . It consisted of a pair of massive gold spectacles , in a silver case , the case being beautifully embossed , with a plain centre part , bearing the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . Thomas Godfordson
, Treas . of St . John's Lodge , No . 80 , Sunderland , by his brethren , as a token of esteem and respect , and in acknowledgement of his valuable services for many years . January 3 . A . I .. 5871 . A . D . 1867 . " The presentation was made b y Bro . W . H . Crookes , P . M . and P . G . S ., in a highly , yet deservedly , complimentary speech , given in his usual fluent and hearty manner , in which he recounted the many services that their Treasurer had rendered to the lodge , having for several years performed the duties of Secretary , and subsequently those of
Treasurer , having held the latter responsible office for more than ten years , _ during which time economy had ever been a 'guide to his duties , a salutary cheek to anything Avildly speculative and a willing pedestal for all necessary requirements . He trusted that the token he was presenting would enable Bro . Godfordson to see double , that by looking through those spectacles ho would be able to discover any little error that might inadvertentl inso that he miht continue to
y creep , g keep his accounts , with the same strict accuracy that he had hitherto done , and that by looking on them , he would be able to see himself as his brethren see him , as a Mason , good and true , worthy of the confidence reposed in him , he expressed a hope that Bro . Godfordson would live to Avear them , and that they might be of use to him for many years in the discbarge of his duties as Treasurer of St . John's Lod BroGodfordson
ge . . , on rising to reply , was received with a round of hearty cheers , be first expressed his gratitude for the valuable token of esteem that had , unexpectedly on his part , been presented to him . He stated that he had been a member of St . John ' s Lodge for nearly thirty years , and had known that , when the annual festival came , they had to guarantee to the host a number , even below twenty ; but in succeeding they wero enabled
years to extend their guarantee , and such had been tbe progress made , that now , without any guarantee heing required by the host , upwards of sixty of the brethren had assembled to do honour to the feast . He called to mind the old proverb , that " A rolling ¦ stone gathers no moss , " but he thought that it did not apply to the St . John ' s Lodge , for it had been a rolling lodge , and had changed its place of meeting not less than six times in
fifteen years ; but still , as it rolled , it kept gathering and gathering , that now be felt proud to witness how wonderfully it had increased , both in numbers and respectability . He concluded an excellent speech by again thanking the brethren for the honour they bad done him . A further impulse was given to the good feeling then existing , by Bro . W . H . Crookes proposing the "Masonic Charities , " while Bro . P . J . Wade , in a neat speech , gave the toast , "Our Absent Brethren . " A happy evening was spent , and the proceedings terminated at a seasonable hnnr .
HAMPSHIRE . BOURNEMOUTH . —LTengist Lodge ( No . 195 ) . —On St . John s Day the brethren of this lodge met at their lodge room , a " d
after transacting the usual business , Bro . Peter Tuck was elected | tlie W . M ., and Bro . Lamb , Treas ., for the ensuing year . The brethren then adjourned to the Bell Vue Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was provided by Bro . W . M . Bill , of Avhich a large number of the brethren partook . Amongst the company were Bros . Sir Henry Drummond Wolff , Bart . ; Dr . Coates , J . Haggard , M . Webb , & c . The lodge is in a flourishing condition , many persons having lately joined the Order .
FAEEHAM . —Lodge of Sarmony ( No . 309 ) . —At the regular monthly meeting of this lodge , held at tbe Red Lion Hotel , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., the chief business was the installation of the AV . M . elect for the ensuing year , and the appointment and investment of officers . Bro . David Harris , S . W ., who had been duly elected AV . M . at the previous lodge meeting , having been presented to the lodgewas dulinstalled into the chair
, y by Bro . J . Ogburn , P . M ., Royal Sussex Lodgo , No . 342 , P . Prov . J . G . W ., Hants , by whom the ceremony was most ably performed . The W . M . afterwards nominated tbe following as bis officers , and they were duly invested by Bro . Ogburn , viz .: — Eros . J . Douglas , S . W . ; C . S . Woollons , J . W . ; W . Edmonds , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Tavler , P . M ., Sec ; F . Stubbington , S . D . ; E . G . Holbrook , J . D . ; " w . B . Salisbury , I . G . The lodge having
been duly closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room , and partook of an excellent rejjasfc , the newly-elected AV . M . presiding . GOSPOET . —Oosport Lodge ( No . 903 ) . —The ceremony of installing tbe AVorshipful Master of the lodge for tbe ensuing year took place on Tuesday , the Sth inst . There was a numerous attendance of the Craft at the lodge , Star Hotel , among those
present being Bros . A . P . Fabian , AV . M . Portsmouth Lodge , ( No . 487 ) , Prov . S . G . W . of Hants ; W . C . Redward , W . M ., Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 342 ) , P . Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; Captain Elliott and Captain Murray , P . M . L . L , P . M . ' s 903 ; G . Wilkins , P . M . 342 , P . Prov . G . Sword Bearer , & e . The lodge was opened by Bro . 'J . AVallinford , W . M ., Prov . G . Sword Bearer , and Bro . J . Wilson , W . M . elect , having been presented to the
brethren , the ceremony of installation was most ably and impressively performed by Bro . Captain Elliott , P . M . The W . M . then appointed the following as bis officers for the year ensuing : Bros . J . Wallingford , I . P . M . ; E . T . Main , S . W . ; J . Egles , S . W . ;
K Grace ? , Traits . ; J . Gibbs , Sec ; J . Cooper , S . D . ; J . Brodie , J . D . ; J . Lawson , I . G . ; G . Spratt , Dir . of Cers . ; Arnold and Jones , Stewards . Tlie lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Murran having answered the usual questions , retired , when the lodge was opened in the third degree . Bro : Murran was then again admitted , and the ceremony of raising him to the degree of a Master Mason was ably performed by the W . M . The lodge having been closed down to the firs
degree , in the customary manner , the W . M . then presented Bro . J . Wallingford , P . M ., with a very handsome testimonial , consisting of a vote of thanks , passed by the brethren at the previous monthly meeting , inscribed on vellum and framed iu gilt , with the emblems of the Craft affixed . The W . M ., in making the presentation , stated that Bro . AVallingford had never once been absent from his lodge during his year of
office . Bro . Wallingford suitably returned thanks . The W . M . then proposed that a vote of thanks to Bro . C-. ipt . Elliott , P . M ., for the able manner in which he had carried out the duties of installing master be recorded in tbe minutes . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Capt . Murray , P . M ., and carried unanimously . Bro . Capt . Elliott thanked the brethren for the compliment they had paid him . Two joining members were
then ballotted for , and the lodge- was closed . The brethren afterwards partook of an excellent banquet , at which the W . M . presided . After the banquet tbe usual loyal and masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the evening was spent in perfect harmony . PoxTSiiouTn :. —Portsmouth Lodge ( No . 487 )—The members of this lodge met at the Masonic HallSt . Mary '
s-streetPorts-, , mouth , at four o'clock on Thursday afternoon , the 10 th inst ., when Bro . H . Hollingswoi-tb , P . M . was installed into the chair as W . M for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro- B . Gait , P . M . The W . M . appointed his officers as follow : Bro . A . P . Fabian , of Hants , Prov . S . G . W ., I . P . M- ; S . Hogg , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., S-W . ; J . Douglas , Prov . G-S ., JWEMWellsPMTreasMEFrostP . M . Prov . G . T .
.. ; . . , .., . ; . . , , Sec : C B . Elliott , S . D . ; A . Cudlipp , J . D- ; C . C Michell , I . G .-Bros . E . Pratt and Swanson , Stewards . There was a good attendance of the brethren , including several P . M . ' s and W . M . 's . At the banquet the W . M . presided , and the usual toasts wera given .