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balloted for and approved , ) initiated into the mysteries of tho Craft , the whole of tho foregoing ceremonies being performed by Bro . E . S . Cossens , the AV . M ., in his accustomed ample and perfect manner , but , who , in future , purposes to confine the ceremonies at each lodge to one degree only , giving the charges and explanations of the tracing board and work
belonging to such degree , ivhich for want of time are more frequently omitted than performed , thus each evening ' s ceremony will be complete . The AA . M . proposed , and Bro . the Rev . C . Allen seconded a vote of sincere thanks to Mrs . Pegg , who had on a recent occasion presented to the lodge the handsome cushion to bear the S . V . ; it was carried with acclamation . The AV . M . proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . John Smith of- AA orcester , who had unsolicitedly presented to the lodge three
effective hirams and blocks for preserving the capitals of the pedestals , the proposition was seconded by Bro . T . AV . Swinburn , ancl carried unanimously . The Rev . C . Allen , Prov . G . Chap ., Hereford , intimated to the AV . M . his intention to present to the lodge , at the next meeting , a floor cloth similar to that used at the Palladian Lodge , Hereford , which is admitted by all to be of the most approved Masonic design . The AV . M . on behalf of the lodge accepted the offer , ancl on proposing a vote of
thanks for Bro . Allen ' s appropriate present , it was seconded by several brethren ( but ive believe Bro . Swinburn to have had the lead ) , and carried unanimously . After a long meeting and very heavy duty , the brethren retired to refreshment . AA e understand that this is the last meeting until September next , a rest from labour that we think to be highly necessary to the AV . M . and his talented officers , who have been constant in attendance ancl have given evidence that at the' commencement ofthe next season they will be fit for hard work again .
MIDDLESEX . UXBKIDGE . — Royal Union Lodge , ( No . 536 ) . — This flourishing lodge held its regular meeting on Monday the 19 th , inst . The summons announced an unusual amount of business , viz .: 4 initiations , 8 passings , and 4 raisings , and 1 as a joining member . The balance sheet was presented , and proved the lodge to be in a highly prosperous condition , the furniture having been renovated ancl added to , ancl a good balance left
in hand . Bro . Hugh Gawthrop , P . M ., asked whether it ivas the intention of the Freemasons as a body to give countenance to the International Exhibition . He thought the objects of such peace and good-will gatherings might be almost said to have a peculiarly Masonic character ; the union in bonds of . brotherly love ancl friendship of men in every class of life , ancl inhabitants of every clime under the sun . If it was understood that on one stated day the Freemasons
would assemble within the walls of the immense building , not in full Masonic clothing , but wearing some appropriate distinguishing favour , the sight would be very interesting , both to native Freemasons ancl foreigners , and how many delightful meetings and greetings would take place between brothers whom the world had long parted ? Bro . Newall did not know whether such an idea had been expressed but he thought it could not be entertained by private lodges until some
communication upon tho subject had emanated from the Grand Lodge . Bro . Newall , P . M ., moved , and Bro . Herring seconded , that Bro . Exall , collecting Steward , should , in consideration of his indefatigable services , be elected an honorary member , which was carried unanimously . Business concluded , the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , the brethren separated well pleased . The London brethren returned b y special train .
SOMERSETSHIRE . BEIDSEIVATEE . —Lodge of Perpetual Friendship ( No . 157 ) . — The A ^ ery AVorshipful the D . Prov . GUI ., Bro . Henry Bridges , visited this lod ge on Tuesday , the 6 th of May , 1862 , accompanied by Bros . R . D . Commans , Prov . S . G . AV . ; J . AVilton , Prov . J . G . AAR ; R . Thomas , Prov . G . Chap . ; E . T . Payne , Prov . G . Treas . ; Richard Smith , Prov . G . Sec . ; Joseph Duke , Prov . S . G . D . ; C . Symons , Prov . G . S . B . ; AV . H . Holmes , Prov . G . Org . ; Poole
J . E . , Assist . Prov . G . Dir . Cers . ; J . Burnett , Prov . G . Purst . ; R . C . Else , J . B . Marwood , AV . Mole , R . Pople , John Stone , ancl II . Leaker , Prov . G . Stewards ; C . Halliday , P . Prov . G . Supt . of AVorks ; B . Barker , P . M ., J . D . Jarman , S . A . Heal , J . Cook , jun ., John Smith , C . Lott , G . Stacey , J . Gofton , F . C . Kennet , AV . Symons , AV . Bell , & ., from the Rural Philanthropic Lod ge ( No . 367 ) .
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HlGiumiDGE BtrmsriAM . —Ratal Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 367 ) . —On Friday , May 16 th , 1862 , this lodge held a lodge of emergency at their Masonic Room , Railway Hotel , Highbridgc . The Very AVorshipful the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Henry Bridge . ., presided . Bro . Robert Bourchier Saville , late of Loyal Lodge ( No . 312 ) , Barnstaple , was unanimously elected a joining member
of this lodge . Mr . Frederick Marwood having been balloted for and unanimously elected , was initiated into the first degree of Freemasonry , aud received the charge from the D . Prov . G . AI , Bro . C . J . Halliday having been examined ancl found duly qualified , was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , ancl Bros . Peddle and AVinterbotham were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . One gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next lodge meeting . The Secretary stated that £ 1 Is . Ocl .
was subscribed to the Benevolent Fund at the last banquet , also that Bros . Herbert ancl Andrews had received their Grand Lodge Certificates . The lodge having been duly closed , the brethren , numbering forty-four , adjourned to refreshment . After the cloth was drawn the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ancl responded to , ancl the evening spent in a most agreeable manner .
SUFFOLK . TIALESWOKTH . —Lodgeof 1 rudence ( No . 544 ) . —The Prov . G . M ., the R . AV . Col . Bro . Alex . Rob . Shafto Adair , who is visiting the various loclges in the Province , visited this lodge , attended by the D . Prov . G . M ., the Rev . Bro . F . AA ^ . Freeman , on the 16 th ult ., ancl wassupported by the following P . Prov . G . Officers , belonging to this lodge : —Cap . Allez , P . Prov . S . G . AV . Cap . Hatton ,
Prov . S . G . AV . ; F . B . Strathers , P . Prov . J . G . AAR ; D . Fuller , P . Prov . G . S . of AV . ; AV . Sudbrook , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; ancl W . AV . Garnhnm , of Lodge 383 ; Beccles , P . Prov . S . G . AV . On the AA . M ., Bro . Strather , taking the chair ( the lodge having been previously opened by Bro . Edgar AVoolward ) , the minutes of the last lodge were read , but before being put for confirmation , a letter was read from a brother who had been summoned to show cause whhe should not be excluded for non payment of dues ;
y soliciting further time to pay up his arrears . A motion was made ancl seconded that further time should be allowed him to do so , which was supported by the Prov . G . M . in a truly kind and brotherly manner , and carried ; the minutes with this correction were then confirmed . A brother was then passed to tho F . C . degree , and a gentleman who hacl been proposed on the
last lodgo night , was balloted for , unanimously approved , and initiated . After some other routine business , the lodge wasclosed , and the brethren , 23 in number , retired to an adjourning room , ancl partook of an excellent supper , much enjoyed by all . After which the brethren returned into the lodge , ancl passed a truly Masonic ancl pleasant evening . Between eleven ancl twelve the Prov . G . M . departed , but before going was pleased to express his satisfaction at the able manner in ivhich the business of the
lodge had been conducted . AVe are happy to say that the lodge is progressing very fairly , there having been four initiations within the year , besides joining members , so that we hope by another year , it will be able to increase its subscription to the Schools , and the Royal Benevolent Institution Fund , to which it , a few years back , made a donation of £ 10 . r IPSWICH . —St . Lulce ' s Lodge ( No . 272 ) . —On the 14 th inst .
, the brethren of this lodge , held at the Coach and Horses Inn , in this town , presented Bro . J . Tracy with a past-master ' s jewel ; and at the same time Bro . A . R . Taylor was also presented with a private lodge jewel , as marks of esteem . 'The latter , a pretty silver jewel , and enamelled in the colour of craft , wasdesigned by Bro . Cade , AV . M ., of Orwell-place , in this town , who presented the testimonials in a neat and appropriate speech .
SURREY . Grove Lodge ( No . 593 ) . —The installation meeting ofthe Grove Lodge was held at its usual quarters , the Spring Hotel , in the pretty village of Ewell on Saturday the 10 th instant . Amongst the members present were Bros . Prince , AV . M . ; Lashmar , S . AV . ; Moats , as J . W . ; J . J . Blake , G . D ., Treas . ; Greenwood , Sec ; AV . J . Meymott , P . M . ; Masterman , P . M . ; Blake , Jun ., Capt . Hastie ,
ancl others . The visitors were Bros . J . G . Richards , P . Prov . G . Steward , Surrey , ancl P . Prov . G . S . B ., Herts ; F . Binckes , P . M , 10 ; Matthew Cooke , S . AV . 29 ; AV . Horn , 73 ; C . Bailey , 225 , P , Prov . G . AV , Surrey ; AV . II . AA oodward , 228 ; D . Shrewsbury . P . M ., 436 ; G . Price , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas ., Surrey ; T . Goodwin P . M ., ancl J . G . Chancellor , S . AV ., all of 680 . Previous to tho lodge being opened there was a meeting ofthe Audit Committee , for the purpose of passing the Treasurer ' s accounts , and its result was such as to afford satisfaction to every member . The
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balloted for and approved , ) initiated into the mysteries of tho Craft , the whole of tho foregoing ceremonies being performed by Bro . E . S . Cossens , the AV . M ., in his accustomed ample and perfect manner , but , who , in future , purposes to confine the ceremonies at each lodge to one degree only , giving the charges and explanations of the tracing board and work
belonging to such degree , ivhich for want of time are more frequently omitted than performed , thus each evening ' s ceremony will be complete . The AA . M . proposed , and Bro . the Rev . C . Allen seconded a vote of sincere thanks to Mrs . Pegg , who had on a recent occasion presented to the lodge the handsome cushion to bear the S . V . ; it was carried with acclamation . The AV . M . proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . John Smith of- AA orcester , who had unsolicitedly presented to the lodge three
effective hirams and blocks for preserving the capitals of the pedestals , the proposition was seconded by Bro . T . AV . Swinburn , ancl carried unanimously . The Rev . C . Allen , Prov . G . Chap ., Hereford , intimated to the AV . M . his intention to present to the lodge , at the next meeting , a floor cloth similar to that used at the Palladian Lodge , Hereford , which is admitted by all to be of the most approved Masonic design . The AV . M . on behalf of the lodge accepted the offer , ancl on proposing a vote of
thanks for Bro . Allen ' s appropriate present , it was seconded by several brethren ( but ive believe Bro . Swinburn to have had the lead ) , and carried unanimously . After a long meeting and very heavy duty , the brethren retired to refreshment . AA e understand that this is the last meeting until September next , a rest from labour that we think to be highly necessary to the AV . M . and his talented officers , who have been constant in attendance ancl have given evidence that at the' commencement ofthe next season they will be fit for hard work again .
MIDDLESEX . UXBKIDGE . — Royal Union Lodge , ( No . 536 ) . — This flourishing lodge held its regular meeting on Monday the 19 th , inst . The summons announced an unusual amount of business , viz .: 4 initiations , 8 passings , and 4 raisings , and 1 as a joining member . The balance sheet was presented , and proved the lodge to be in a highly prosperous condition , the furniture having been renovated ancl added to , ancl a good balance left
in hand . Bro . Hugh Gawthrop , P . M ., asked whether it ivas the intention of the Freemasons as a body to give countenance to the International Exhibition . He thought the objects of such peace and good-will gatherings might be almost said to have a peculiarly Masonic character ; the union in bonds of . brotherly love ancl friendship of men in every class of life , ancl inhabitants of every clime under the sun . If it was understood that on one stated day the Freemasons
would assemble within the walls of the immense building , not in full Masonic clothing , but wearing some appropriate distinguishing favour , the sight would be very interesting , both to native Freemasons ancl foreigners , and how many delightful meetings and greetings would take place between brothers whom the world had long parted ? Bro . Newall did not know whether such an idea had been expressed but he thought it could not be entertained by private lodges until some
communication upon tho subject had emanated from the Grand Lodge . Bro . Newall , P . M ., moved , and Bro . Herring seconded , that Bro . Exall , collecting Steward , should , in consideration of his indefatigable services , be elected an honorary member , which was carried unanimously . Business concluded , the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , the brethren separated well pleased . The London brethren returned b y special train .
SOMERSETSHIRE . BEIDSEIVATEE . —Lodge of Perpetual Friendship ( No . 157 ) . — The A ^ ery AVorshipful the D . Prov . GUI ., Bro . Henry Bridges , visited this lod ge on Tuesday , the 6 th of May , 1862 , accompanied by Bros . R . D . Commans , Prov . S . G . AV . ; J . AVilton , Prov . J . G . AAR ; R . Thomas , Prov . G . Chap . ; E . T . Payne , Prov . G . Treas . ; Richard Smith , Prov . G . Sec . ; Joseph Duke , Prov . S . G . D . ; C . Symons , Prov . G . S . B . ; AV . H . Holmes , Prov . G . Org . ; Poole
J . E . , Assist . Prov . G . Dir . Cers . ; J . Burnett , Prov . G . Purst . ; R . C . Else , J . B . Marwood , AV . Mole , R . Pople , John Stone , ancl II . Leaker , Prov . G . Stewards ; C . Halliday , P . Prov . G . Supt . of AVorks ; B . Barker , P . M ., J . D . Jarman , S . A . Heal , J . Cook , jun ., John Smith , C . Lott , G . Stacey , J . Gofton , F . C . Kennet , AV . Symons , AV . Bell , & ., from the Rural Philanthropic Lod ge ( No . 367 ) .
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HlGiumiDGE BtrmsriAM . —Ratal Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 367 ) . —On Friday , May 16 th , 1862 , this lodge held a lodge of emergency at their Masonic Room , Railway Hotel , Highbridgc . The Very AVorshipful the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Henry Bridge . ., presided . Bro . Robert Bourchier Saville , late of Loyal Lodge ( No . 312 ) , Barnstaple , was unanimously elected a joining member
of this lodge . Mr . Frederick Marwood having been balloted for and unanimously elected , was initiated into the first degree of Freemasonry , aud received the charge from the D . Prov . G . AI , Bro . C . J . Halliday having been examined ancl found duly qualified , was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , ancl Bros . Peddle and AVinterbotham were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . One gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next lodge meeting . The Secretary stated that £ 1 Is . Ocl .
was subscribed to the Benevolent Fund at the last banquet , also that Bros . Herbert ancl Andrews had received their Grand Lodge Certificates . The lodge having been duly closed , the brethren , numbering forty-four , adjourned to refreshment . After the cloth was drawn the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ancl responded to , ancl the evening spent in a most agreeable manner .
SUFFOLK . TIALESWOKTH . —Lodgeof 1 rudence ( No . 544 ) . —The Prov . G . M ., the R . AV . Col . Bro . Alex . Rob . Shafto Adair , who is visiting the various loclges in the Province , visited this lodge , attended by the D . Prov . G . M ., the Rev . Bro . F . AA ^ . Freeman , on the 16 th ult ., ancl wassupported by the following P . Prov . G . Officers , belonging to this lodge : —Cap . Allez , P . Prov . S . G . AV . Cap . Hatton ,
Prov . S . G . AV . ; F . B . Strathers , P . Prov . J . G . AAR ; D . Fuller , P . Prov . G . S . of AV . ; AV . Sudbrook , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; ancl W . AV . Garnhnm , of Lodge 383 ; Beccles , P . Prov . S . G . AV . On the AA . M ., Bro . Strather , taking the chair ( the lodge having been previously opened by Bro . Edgar AVoolward ) , the minutes of the last lodge were read , but before being put for confirmation , a letter was read from a brother who had been summoned to show cause whhe should not be excluded for non payment of dues ;
y soliciting further time to pay up his arrears . A motion was made ancl seconded that further time should be allowed him to do so , which was supported by the Prov . G . M . in a truly kind and brotherly manner , and carried ; the minutes with this correction were then confirmed . A brother was then passed to tho F . C . degree , and a gentleman who hacl been proposed on the
last lodgo night , was balloted for , unanimously approved , and initiated . After some other routine business , the lodge wasclosed , and the brethren , 23 in number , retired to an adjourning room , ancl partook of an excellent supper , much enjoyed by all . After which the brethren returned into the lodge , ancl passed a truly Masonic ancl pleasant evening . Between eleven ancl twelve the Prov . G . M . departed , but before going was pleased to express his satisfaction at the able manner in ivhich the business of the
lodge had been conducted . AVe are happy to say that the lodge is progressing very fairly , there having been four initiations within the year , besides joining members , so that we hope by another year , it will be able to increase its subscription to the Schools , and the Royal Benevolent Institution Fund , to which it , a few years back , made a donation of £ 10 . r IPSWICH . —St . Lulce ' s Lodge ( No . 272 ) . —On the 14 th inst .
, the brethren of this lodge , held at the Coach and Horses Inn , in this town , presented Bro . J . Tracy with a past-master ' s jewel ; and at the same time Bro . A . R . Taylor was also presented with a private lodge jewel , as marks of esteem . 'The latter , a pretty silver jewel , and enamelled in the colour of craft , wasdesigned by Bro . Cade , AV . M ., of Orwell-place , in this town , who presented the testimonials in a neat and appropriate speech .
SURREY . Grove Lodge ( No . 593 ) . —The installation meeting ofthe Grove Lodge was held at its usual quarters , the Spring Hotel , in the pretty village of Ewell on Saturday the 10 th instant . Amongst the members present were Bros . Prince , AV . M . ; Lashmar , S . AV . ; Moats , as J . W . ; J . J . Blake , G . D ., Treas . ; Greenwood , Sec ; AV . J . Meymott , P . M . ; Masterman , P . M . ; Blake , Jun ., Capt . Hastie ,
ancl others . The visitors were Bros . J . G . Richards , P . Prov . G . Steward , Surrey , ancl P . Prov . G . S . B ., Herts ; F . Binckes , P . M , 10 ; Matthew Cooke , S . AV . 29 ; AV . Horn , 73 ; C . Bailey , 225 , P , Prov . G . AV , Surrey ; AV . II . AA oodward , 228 ; D . Shrewsbury . P . M ., 436 ; G . Price , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas ., Surrey ; T . Goodwin P . M ., ancl J . G . Chancellor , S . AV ., all of 680 . Previous to tho lodge being opened there was a meeting ofthe Audit Committee , for the purpose of passing the Treasurer ' s accounts , and its result was such as to afford satisfaction to every member . The