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He thanked the brethren for the mention of bis name on that occasion . Some other unimportant toasts were given , and tho proceedings were brought to a close . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Wilhelm Ganz , assisted by Madame Rudersdorff , Miss Fanny
Holland , Miss Emily Muir , Madame Osborne Williams , anel Madlle . Mele , Bros . George Perren , Frank Elmore , and Ciabatta . Bro . Spencer was as usual a most excellent toast-master , and the proceedings passed oft' without the slightest hitch or fault throughout .
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METROPOLITAN .
ALBION LODGE ( No . 9 ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on Tuesday , tlie 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of their respected W . M ., Bro . S . Coste ; there were also present Bros . E . Coste , S . W . ; Palmer acting as J . W ., in the absence of Bro . Butler through domestic affliction ; Willey , I . P . M . ; Moring , P . M ., Treas . ; Burton , P . M ., Sec ; Warr , P . M . ; Friend , P . M . ; Palmer , P . M . ; ValentineP . M . ; YoungAlbertHarveyPapineau
, , , , , Scott , Benson , Morton , Lemure , Pallent , etc . AHsitors : Bros . Marsh , Doric Lodge , 933 ; Peacock ; J . D . Gibson , 49 ; and C . Sloman , Robert Burns , 25 . The lodge was opened in due form , and minutes of last lodge read anel continued . A letter was read from Bro . Abbott , P . M ., wishing to be entered on the books as a country member , not being able to attend regularly , which was acceded to . A ballot was taken for tbe admission of Bro .
Tanner , Wesboume Lodge , as a joining member ; tbe result being unanimous , lie was declared elected . Bro . Papineau then moved the resolution which was given last meeting , viz ., that one guinea be given towards the purchase of an harmonium , as a memorial to the late Bro . Buckland , which was seconded by Bro . Moring , P . M ., and carried . Bro . Morton moved that one guinea be given to the subscription being raised for the ] 3 ui-pose of presenting a P . M . Jewel to the I . P . M ., Bro . Willey , seconded
by Bro . Harvey , and carried . Bro . Morton moved that the subscription of country members be 20 s . instead of 16 s . per annum , which was seconded by Bro . Palmer , P . M ., and carried . Bro . Moring , P . M ., Treas ., then moved that Bro . Ferryman , P . M ., in consequence of the very serious state of his health , be admitted as a country member : this was seconded by Bro . Willey and carried . Bro . Morton moved , and Bro . Palmer , P . M ., seconded in communicating the abovethat the lodge
, express its sympathy and regret at the cause , and wishing him a speedy restoration to good health . Notice of motion for the usual summer excursion was given . The loelge was closeel and adjourned to the banquet . Bro . Willey presided as W . M ., the W . M . having to leave iu consequence of a death in his family . The usual toasts were given , anel some good singing emanated from Bros . Lemiere , Albert , Pallant , Willey , Sloman , ete . The
brethren retired immediately after the Tyler ' s toast , much delighted at the meeting . LODGE or JUSTICE ( NO . 147 ) . —On Wednesday , the llfch inst ., at the White Swan Tavern , High-street , Deptford , this loelge met . Bro . Patte , W . M ., presided , and passed one and initiated two . Bro . G . Chapman raised one . There were present Bros . G . Bolton , P . M . ; J . Lightfoot , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Bervin , See . ; N . Wingfield , P . M . ; W . Andrews , P . M ., etc . The lodge was then closeel .
LODGE OE UNITED STRENGTH ( NO . 228 ) . The members of this excellent loelge met on Tuesday evening , the 10 th inst ., at Bro . Wicken's , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . Edward Davies . During the evening Mr . G . E . Douglas and Mr . Philip Waddell were initiated . Bros . J . J . Lowenthal and James Hill were passed to the second degree , and Bro . John White raised to the third degreeall three ceremonies being ablperformed by
, y the W . M . and his officers . Visitors present : Bros . N . j . Manger ; G . E . Bromage , Kent Lodge , 15 ; and J . Cooper , Merchants' Lodge , 241 . When the business was concluded the brethren adjourned to the ancient banqueting room , where a banquet was served by tbe worthy host . After the removal of tbe cloth the usual Masonic toasts were given by the W . M ., and duly responded to by the brethren , followed by some
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excellent singing by Bros . Charles Braid , Org . ; Alfred Colston , P . M . ; T . H . Bromley , P . M . ; Henry Morton , J . W . ; Samuel Wickens , ete . WHITTINGTON LODGE ( NO . 862 ) . —The last meeting of this lodge for the season was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-stiver , on Monday , the 16 th inst . Amongst the brethren present were Bro . T . J . Nix , W . M . ; D . J . Davis , S . W . ; J . Weaver , J . W .:
J . G . Thompson , P . M ., Treas . ; R . W . Little , P . M ., Sec ; J . Brett , P . M . ; W . Hurlstone , P . M . ; W . F . N . Quiltv , P . M . ; S . S . Davis , S . D . ; L . Carle , I . G . ; W . J . H . Jones , D . C . ; Tanks , Stone , Fi-ickenlmus , Allman , G . Payne , C . A . Payne , Meyer , Seely , Williams , W . F . Smith , P . M ., Bergmann . Visitor's : Bro . D . Morriri , P . M . 190 ; H . Tanner , P . M . 6 S 6 ; S . E . Clarke , ML ., S . AV . 1194 S . D . 975 ; and J . K . Allen , 26 Canada .
,, , , The business of the evening was admirably performed by tho W . M ., assisted efficiently by the officers , and consisted of three raisings ; viz ., Bros . G . Payne , C . A . Payne , and H . Meyer ; onepassing , Bro . A . Williams ; and one initiation , Mr . John Grant . Bro . Tanner was proposed as a joining member . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet , under the presidency of Pro . Nix , W . M ., and spent a very enjoyable evening together . Bro .
Weaver , J . W ., in his usual kindly manner contributed much , to the pleasant character of the meeting by his > rtel ^ 0 ij >( la \ -ing on the pianoforte , and several brethren siinffi ^ me-cfrp-btr ^ s ^ ogs duriug the evening . A / GRAND \ £ \
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PROVINCIAL .
CHESHIRE . XOo j ^ JX AITRINCHAJI . —Stamford Lodge ( No . 1 , 045 ) . — -Tlie annual meeting for the installation of Bro . Jas . A . Birch , the WM elect , was held at the town hall , Altrincbam , on Monday , tlie 2 nd inst . In the absence of the outgoing W . M ., Bro . Weston , through severe indisposition , the ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . W . BirchP . M . of the lodgeand Prov . G . J . D .
, , East Lancashire . The newly-appointed officers , Bros . J . is Sudren , S . W . ; Capt . Hardy , J . W . ; R . Heathcote , Treas . ; II . Neivbouse , Sec : ; Jas . Watson , S . D .,- Capt . Lathburv , J . D . ; . Capt . Jee . I . G ., wero duly installed by Bvo . H . T . Baldwin , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . S . B . of Cheshire . This loelge is now in a flourishing state , and , although only in the fourth year of its existencelias made itselt a governor of almost al "; of tbe
, Masonic institutions , and last year contributed nearly £ 10 direct to charities . Five candidates were proposed for initiation , afc the next meeting . After busines ? , the brethren of the lodge , together with many distinguished visiting brethren from tins anel adjoining provinces , sat down to a sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . Harvey , when a very pleasant and instructive evening- was passed .
DURHAM . WEST HARTLEPOOL . —Karbour of Refuge Lodge ( No . 764 ) . — The regular lodge was holden in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., when Bro . Harpley , I . P . M ., acted as W . M ., in the absence of Bro . W . C . Ward Jackson , W . M ., Prov . G . S . W . of Durham , who was unavoidably absent through having to attend as Steward at the Boys' School Anniversary on the Ilth
inst . There were also present Bros . Dr . Kirk , P . M ., P . Prov . I . G . W . ; W . J . Hodgson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . ; S . Armstrong . P . M . ; Emra Holme ? , W . M . of the St . Helen's Loelge , 531 ; Dr . Gourley , S . W . ; Watt , J . W . ; anel between thirty and forty brethren and visitors . The Rev . Thomas Haslewood , Chaplain to the Seamans' Mission at the Port bavins been ballotted for and acceptedwas regularly introduced anel initiated into tbe
, mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry , and Mr . T . A . Farrar , also a candidate , was afterwards made a E . A . Afc the conclusion of the interesting ceremony , rendered doubly impressive by the introduction of voluntaries anel other appropriate music on the harmonium , a recent acquisition to tho beautifully appointed and really elegant lodge . Bro . Watt , tbe 3 . W ., with tbe permission of the W . M ., delivered tbe E . A . charge with
some elocutionary power . At the conclusion of business tbe lodge was closed , as it had been openeel with solemn prayer , Mild the brethren retired for refreshment . After the usual toasts had been given , Bro . Watt proposed tbe newly-initiated brethren , to which they responded , Bro . Haslewood , giving a peculiarly . characteristic reply . The acting W . M . then gave the W . 31 and visiting brethren from tbe sister lodge of St . Helen's , of whom there were a large number present , to which Bro . Emra
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He thanked the brethren for the mention of bis name on that occasion . Some other unimportant toasts were given , and tho proceedings were brought to a close . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Wilhelm Ganz , assisted by Madame Rudersdorff , Miss Fanny
Holland , Miss Emily Muir , Madame Osborne Williams , anel Madlle . Mele , Bros . George Perren , Frank Elmore , and Ciabatta . Bro . Spencer was as usual a most excellent toast-master , and the proceedings passed oft' without the slightest hitch or fault throughout .
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METROPOLITAN .
ALBION LODGE ( No . 9 ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on Tuesday , tlie 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of their respected W . M ., Bro . S . Coste ; there were also present Bros . E . Coste , S . W . ; Palmer acting as J . W ., in the absence of Bro . Butler through domestic affliction ; Willey , I . P . M . ; Moring , P . M ., Treas . ; Burton , P . M ., Sec ; Warr , P . M . ; Friend , P . M . ; Palmer , P . M . ; ValentineP . M . ; YoungAlbertHarveyPapineau
, , , , , Scott , Benson , Morton , Lemure , Pallent , etc . AHsitors : Bros . Marsh , Doric Lodge , 933 ; Peacock ; J . D . Gibson , 49 ; and C . Sloman , Robert Burns , 25 . The lodge was opened in due form , and minutes of last lodge read anel continued . A letter was read from Bro . Abbott , P . M ., wishing to be entered on the books as a country member , not being able to attend regularly , which was acceded to . A ballot was taken for tbe admission of Bro .
Tanner , Wesboume Lodge , as a joining member ; tbe result being unanimous , lie was declared elected . Bro . Papineau then moved the resolution which was given last meeting , viz ., that one guinea be given towards the purchase of an harmonium , as a memorial to the late Bro . Buckland , which was seconded by Bro . Moring , P . M ., and carried . Bro . Morton moved that one guinea be given to the subscription being raised for the ] 3 ui-pose of presenting a P . M . Jewel to the I . P . M ., Bro . Willey , seconded
by Bro . Harvey , and carried . Bro . Morton moved that the subscription of country members be 20 s . instead of 16 s . per annum , which was seconded by Bro . Palmer , P . M ., and carried . Bro . Moring , P . M ., Treas ., then moved that Bro . Ferryman , P . M ., in consequence of the very serious state of his health , be admitted as a country member : this was seconded by Bro . Willey and carried . Bro . Morton moved , and Bro . Palmer , P . M ., seconded in communicating the abovethat the lodge
, express its sympathy and regret at the cause , and wishing him a speedy restoration to good health . Notice of motion for the usual summer excursion was given . The loelge was closeel and adjourned to the banquet . Bro . Willey presided as W . M ., the W . M . having to leave iu consequence of a death in his family . The usual toasts were given , anel some good singing emanated from Bros . Lemiere , Albert , Pallant , Willey , Sloman , ete . The
brethren retired immediately after the Tyler ' s toast , much delighted at the meeting . LODGE or JUSTICE ( NO . 147 ) . —On Wednesday , the llfch inst ., at the White Swan Tavern , High-street , Deptford , this loelge met . Bro . Patte , W . M ., presided , and passed one and initiated two . Bro . G . Chapman raised one . There were present Bros . G . Bolton , P . M . ; J . Lightfoot , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Bervin , See . ; N . Wingfield , P . M . ; W . Andrews , P . M ., etc . The lodge was then closeel .
LODGE OE UNITED STRENGTH ( NO . 228 ) . The members of this excellent loelge met on Tuesday evening , the 10 th inst ., at Bro . Wicken's , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . Edward Davies . During the evening Mr . G . E . Douglas and Mr . Philip Waddell were initiated . Bros . J . J . Lowenthal and James Hill were passed to the second degree , and Bro . John White raised to the third degreeall three ceremonies being ablperformed by
, y the W . M . and his officers . Visitors present : Bros . N . j . Manger ; G . E . Bromage , Kent Lodge , 15 ; and J . Cooper , Merchants' Lodge , 241 . When the business was concluded the brethren adjourned to the ancient banqueting room , where a banquet was served by tbe worthy host . After the removal of tbe cloth the usual Masonic toasts were given by the W . M ., and duly responded to by the brethren , followed by some
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excellent singing by Bros . Charles Braid , Org . ; Alfred Colston , P . M . ; T . H . Bromley , P . M . ; Henry Morton , J . W . ; Samuel Wickens , ete . WHITTINGTON LODGE ( NO . 862 ) . —The last meeting of this lodge for the season was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-stiver , on Monday , the 16 th inst . Amongst the brethren present were Bro . T . J . Nix , W . M . ; D . J . Davis , S . W . ; J . Weaver , J . W .:
J . G . Thompson , P . M ., Treas . ; R . W . Little , P . M ., Sec ; J . Brett , P . M . ; W . Hurlstone , P . M . ; W . F . N . Quiltv , P . M . ; S . S . Davis , S . D . ; L . Carle , I . G . ; W . J . H . Jones , D . C . ; Tanks , Stone , Fi-ickenlmus , Allman , G . Payne , C . A . Payne , Meyer , Seely , Williams , W . F . Smith , P . M ., Bergmann . Visitor's : Bro . D . Morriri , P . M . 190 ; H . Tanner , P . M . 6 S 6 ; S . E . Clarke , ML ., S . AV . 1194 S . D . 975 ; and J . K . Allen , 26 Canada .
,, , , The business of the evening was admirably performed by tho W . M ., assisted efficiently by the officers , and consisted of three raisings ; viz ., Bros . G . Payne , C . A . Payne , and H . Meyer ; onepassing , Bro . A . Williams ; and one initiation , Mr . John Grant . Bro . Tanner was proposed as a joining member . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet , under the presidency of Pro . Nix , W . M ., and spent a very enjoyable evening together . Bro .
Weaver , J . W ., in his usual kindly manner contributed much , to the pleasant character of the meeting by his > rtel ^ 0 ij >( la \ -ing on the pianoforte , and several brethren siinffi ^ me-cfrp-btr ^ s ^ ogs duriug the evening . A / GRAND \ £ \
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
CHESHIRE . XOo j ^ JX AITRINCHAJI . —Stamford Lodge ( No . 1 , 045 ) . — -Tlie annual meeting for the installation of Bro . Jas . A . Birch , the WM elect , was held at the town hall , Altrincbam , on Monday , tlie 2 nd inst . In the absence of the outgoing W . M ., Bro . Weston , through severe indisposition , the ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . W . BirchP . M . of the lodgeand Prov . G . J . D .
, , East Lancashire . The newly-appointed officers , Bros . J . is Sudren , S . W . ; Capt . Hardy , J . W . ; R . Heathcote , Treas . ; II . Neivbouse , Sec : ; Jas . Watson , S . D .,- Capt . Lathburv , J . D . ; . Capt . Jee . I . G ., wero duly installed by Bvo . H . T . Baldwin , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . S . B . of Cheshire . This loelge is now in a flourishing state , and , although only in the fourth year of its existencelias made itselt a governor of almost al "; of tbe
, Masonic institutions , and last year contributed nearly £ 10 direct to charities . Five candidates were proposed for initiation , afc the next meeting . After busines ? , the brethren of the lodge , together with many distinguished visiting brethren from tins anel adjoining provinces , sat down to a sumptuous banquet , provided by Bro . Harvey , when a very pleasant and instructive evening- was passed .
DURHAM . WEST HARTLEPOOL . —Karbour of Refuge Lodge ( No . 764 ) . — The regular lodge was holden in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., when Bro . Harpley , I . P . M ., acted as W . M ., in the absence of Bro . W . C . Ward Jackson , W . M ., Prov . G . S . W . of Durham , who was unavoidably absent through having to attend as Steward at the Boys' School Anniversary on the Ilth
inst . There were also present Bros . Dr . Kirk , P . M ., P . Prov . I . G . W . ; W . J . Hodgson , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . ; S . Armstrong . P . M . ; Emra Holme ? , W . M . of the St . Helen's Loelge , 531 ; Dr . Gourley , S . W . ; Watt , J . W . ; anel between thirty and forty brethren and visitors . The Rev . Thomas Haslewood , Chaplain to the Seamans' Mission at the Port bavins been ballotted for and acceptedwas regularly introduced anel initiated into tbe
, mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry , and Mr . T . A . Farrar , also a candidate , was afterwards made a E . A . Afc the conclusion of the interesting ceremony , rendered doubly impressive by the introduction of voluntaries anel other appropriate music on the harmonium , a recent acquisition to tho beautifully appointed and really elegant lodge . Bro . Watt , tbe 3 . W ., with tbe permission of the W . M ., delivered tbe E . A . charge with
some elocutionary power . At the conclusion of business tbe lodge was closed , as it had been openeel with solemn prayer , Mild the brethren retired for refreshment . After the usual toasts had been given , Bro . Watt proposed tbe newly-initiated brethren , to which they responded , Bro . Haslewood , giving a peculiarly . characteristic reply . The acting W . M . then gave the W . 31 and visiting brethren from tbe sister lodge of St . Helen's , of whom there were a large number present , to which Bro . Emra