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talcing a thing in hand , did it with a ' . l his might : as a consequence , great success had attended his labours in this country , and he doubted not that the blessing of the G . A . would attend him in his new sphere of usefulness . Masonry could never really flourish , unless its members , by a just ancl upright life , and by a diligent discharge of the duties of their station , secured the respect ancl esteem of their fellow citizens . In this respect their Rev . Brother was all that

could be desired . Into his work , which was as arduous as ifc was honourable , namely , that of a teacher , he threw his whole heart and soul , conferring untold blessings on those within the sphere of his influence , and winning golden opinions from all with whom he associated . He begged to propose the health of their absent brother , and to express his earnest hope that he may live to return to his native land , and to spend many happy years in his mother Joclg-e . In the course of his observationswhich evidently a florcled

, sincere pleasure to the brethren , Bro . Bobinson referred to the FiiEl-:. iiASO > -s' MAGAZINE for the week ending Feb . 1 G , for a pretty full report of the proceedings of Bro . Farnham's adopted loclge in Bombay . Bro . Goldsborough , P . M ., also read some extracts from a letter which he had lately received from Bro . Farnham . The proceedings of the evening were enlivened by several excellent songs , sung by Bros . Sheen , Robinson , Harris , and F . H . Golilsborough ;

Bro . Suchet Champion , also one of the visitors , well known as an accomplished tenor , afforded great delight by singing two or three favourite songs in his happiest manner . The National Anthem fitly concluded an evening spent in the most perfect harmony . AVe cannot close onr report of this loclge without acknowledging the great -obligation it is under to Bro . Arliss , P . M ., the D . C , whose excellent arrangements and indefatigable exertions to promote the comfort of the brethren deserve the highest praise .

NEW CONCOUD LODGE ( NO . 1115 ) . —The monthly meeting of this thriving loclge was held on Friday , February 15 , at the Rosemary Branch Tavern . The lodge was opened at five p . m . by Bro . John Emmens , AV . M . Messrs . AV . H . Maine and Henry Cockerton were initiated ; Bros . Stannard , Sitter , Marshall , and Edwards passed to the second degree ; and Bro . Burke raised to the third . These , ceremonies disposed of , the W . M . called the attention of the brethren to the fact that they were that night to elect a Master and

• Treasurer . The result of the ballot was fche unanimous election of Bro . Bertram ; Bro . Estrick was also unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Speight , Tyler . —The Hev . Bro . Laughlin , after referring to the almost universal practice of lodges to award

some kind acknowledgment of the services of the Master , said he could not but think the New Concord would follow so good a practice . It was not necessary for him to say a word in praise of Bro . Emmens , as every member must know how deserving he was of reward ; ancl in order to ascertain the feeling of the lodge , he -ventured to move that . a jewel of the value of five guineas be presented to the AV . M ., ou his retirement from the chair . The motion having been seconded , Bro . Joseph AVild rose , and said that , seeing

Bro . Emmens was the founder and father of this lodge , that to him was due the merit of having raised so goodly a structure ; he proposed that ten guineas be appropriated to the object . This motion having been seconded , Bro . Laughlin said , as he wished the vote to be unanimous , he would , with permission , withdraw his motion ; Bro . AVild ' s proposal was therefore carried . — Bro . Emmens , after briefly thanking the brethren for their kind feeling 'towards himsaid he should have a few words to the subject

, say on ¦ at a future time . Two gentlemen were proposed for admission . — The Rev . Bro . Shaboe , as a means towards the promotion of a Charity Fund , presented a box to receive voluntary contributions , aud in the course of the evening 25 a " . were raised . The thanks of the loclge was , on the motion of the AV . M ., given to Bro . Shnboe "for his present . All business ended , the loclge was closed , and the brethren re-assembled at the -table After the usual

supper . loyal and Masonic toasts had been honoured , a cordial greeting was given to the visitors , and by them gratefully acknowledged . — 'ihe AA " . M . proposed , as the toast of the ' evening ) ' the two brethren then first admitted , who he trusted were well assured they had taken a step they would ever look back to with satisfaction . —Bro . Maine said , they were much gratified , and they hoped that th enactions as apprentices w-onld be creditable , and that in clue time

they would become worthy members of the Craft . —The Rev . Bro . Laughlin then rose to propose " The Health of the W . AI ., " the founder ancl father of the loclge , who he hoped would live to be a grandfather , a worthy man , and worthy Mason ; and as in all probablity this was the last night of his presiding at the banquet , let them say with all the enthusiasm they could afford , " Low Life to ] Bro . Emmons . ' '—The AV . M . in lsaidon his retirement from tho

repy , j chair , he most gratefully acknowledged the countenance he had received during the past year . He had found nothing but kind support and good feeling , ancl the most hearty co-operation of the officers . The W . M . further said that , desiring to acknowledge the support of those officeis , he would propose for the last time their i healths , and especially would he allude to Bro . Bertram , the i

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AV . M . elect . —Bro . Bertram after thanking the members for their unanimous election of himself to the chair , referred to the great responsibility of governing the lodge after so able a brother as Bro . Emmens , seeing he was but young in the Craft . He , however , promised that no diligence would be omitted to render him worthy the honour they had bestowed upon him . —The W . M . said that Bro . Muggeridge , who had just arrived , came in at an opportune moment ,

as he was absent to propose " Success to the Masonic Charities , " and it was with great pleasure he made known that tho W . M . elect hud undertaken to represent tbe loclge at the ensuing Festival for the Girls' School . With the toast he united the name of Bro . Muggeridge . —The AV . Bro . in reply said , he -was certain the charities would never be forgotten in a lodge over which Bro . Emmens exercised any control . He also noticed that another member of the lod Bro . Farthingas AV . M . of the Temple Loclge

ge , , , was a Steward for the same occasion . —Bro . Emmens , then announced that the proceeds of the Old Concord Ball enabled the promoters to hand over ten guineas each to the Girls' and Boys ' Schools , and thus constitute the W . M . of No . 201 a life governor of both . About sixty brethren were present . RAXELAGII LODGE ( NO . 112 G ) . —A meeting of this lodge took lace on Tuesdaythe 12 th inst . at the A \ mdsov Cf stle

HotelKingp , , , street , Hammersmith . Tbe loclge being opened in due form , the AV . M ., Bro . Purbrook , raised Bros . Bee , Lines , Clayton , Emmanuel , and Slathers , to the sublime degree of M . Ms . He then passed to the second degree Bros . Tate , Haslem , Mansell , Taplin , Allsopp , and Tilling , after which the following gentlemen were admitted into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry -. —Messrs .

Coot , Tanner , I . Fits-water , Chas . Fits-water , and G . Meaooek . Lro . Clarke , S . ' iV ., was then unanimously elected AV . M . elect ; Bro . It . Grimes , Treas . ; and Bro . Daley , Tyler . The AV . M . then proposed that a Loclge of Instruction be established , to be held at the AVindsor Castle Hotel on AVednesday evening , to which the loclge gave its sanction . Several gentleman were proposed for initiation . The lodge was then called off for banquet at seven o ' clock . The usual toasts having been given , the AA " . . !! proposed " The Health of

the Initiates , " strongly exhorting them to use those privileges they had that day been intrusted with in such a manner that would reflect credit to themselves and honour to the Craft . Bro . Fitzwater replied on the part of the initiates . " The Health of the A'isitors " was then proposed , Bro . Haid , who replied , expressing himself much pleased with the manner in which the lodge was conducted . Bro . P . M . AA ' atson then proposed " The Health of the W . M . " in a

very excellent speech , alluding to the extraordinary amount of work he had gone through ; and the admirable manner ifc had been done reflected on him the highest credit . Bro . Purbrook replied , at the same time stating that the honours he had gained in Freemasonry he had solely to thank Bro . AVatson , who was afc all times ready to help those who endeavoured to help themselves . " The Health of the AA . M . elect" was then drunk in such a manner that gave great satisfaction to Bro . Clarkewho acknowledged the same in a nice

, speech . "Tbe Health of the Officers" was replied to by Bros . Hurst and Rowley . The AA . M . then proposed the Steward , Bro . P . M . Watson , and the Treasurer , Bro . Grimes , both of whom replied . The lodge was then called on , after which it was closed in clue form and solemn prayer , the brethren separating soon after ton o'clock . Bro . Amos presided at the harmonium .

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LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . LIVEIIPOOE . —Merchants' lodge ( No . 291 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , 22 , Hopestreet , on the 12 th inst ., when the AVorshipful Master , Bro . AV . F . Kearne , initiated Mr . Joseph Gaillard and Mr . John C . Macalister . Bro . younghusband , P . M . 291 , said , in reference to bis notice of motion , namely , — " That the honorary members of this lodge be proposed , seconded , and balloted for each year , " that he had

ascertained since the last meeting that the continuance of honorary members rested with the AVorshipful Master on his appointment to office . After passing two brethren to the second degree , the W . M . sail ! that , in consequence of the inconvenience arising from having tea in that building , he found it necessary to have their usual quarterly tea at Bro . Condlilf ' s , Bee Hotel , Queen's-square , where he should be happy to see the whole of the brethren that evening . Bro . Younghusband gave notice that he- should move on the next

lodge night that there be only one banquet yearly , in consequence of the difficulty in obtaining refreshments supplied in that room , and that the annual subscription be reduced accordingly . —The brethren afterwards adjourned to the house of Bro . Condliff , where they were supplied with an abundantly provided and well-served repast —The AV . M ' ., before the cloth was withdrawn , called the attention of the brethren to the grace whicli was about to be sung ,