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they had not entered Freemasonry from any mercenary or unworthy motives , but from a favourable opinion preconceived of the institution , a general desire of knowledge and a sincere wish to make themselves more extensively serviceable to their fellow creatures , he trusted they would carry out on every occasion move strongly those principles inculcated iii them , and by the practice of truth and religion they ivould add new honours to their noble and benevolent OrderThe
. health , of the AVorshipful Master was afterwards proposed by Bro . Langhlin in eulogistic terms . The AV . M ., in returning thanks , declared that as long as he hacl health and strength , he should be a member of the Old Concord Lodge , and as a member of the New Concord Lodge he should do all in his power to promote the interests of the New without in any way depreciating or taking away from the Old . He would beg to propose "The health of the Officers of the Lodge , " and to have
such officers was most gratifying to him , and as he believed they coulcl not be surpassed by any officers in the Craft , every one being most anxious that the business of Freemasonry should be properly carried on in the New Concord Lodge . Bro . Bertram , S . AA ' ., returned thanks on the part of the officers , and said that by study and attention they hoped to make the New Concord equal to the mother Lodge . Several other toasts were given , and the evening was spent iu a manner truly characteristic of Freemasonry ,
INSTRUCTION . COXFIDEXOE LODGE ( No . 228 ) . —A considerable number of the brethren met at the Bengal Arms , Birchin-lane , on AVednesday , the 16 th instant , to witness the ceremony of installation , by Bro . Brett , who was most cordially received and supported by Masters and Past Masters of several Lodges . The Lodge having been opened in the three degrees , Bro .
Brett proceeded to install Bro . Johnson , AA' . M ., No . 228 , assisted by Bros . Jackson , S . AV ., aud Anslow , J . AV . The several charges were delivered in a very clear and impressive manner , and listened to with the greatest attention and gratification ; after which Bro . Johnson elected the following officers -. —Bros . Southall , S . AV . ; Forge , J . AV . ; Swinnock , S . D . ; AVarne , J . D . ; Beatson , I . G . ; Handing , Tyler ; at the same time impressing upou them the necessity of discharging the duties not only to their own satisfactionbut with honour to the Lodge . The last four sections
, of the first lecture were then worked hy the brethren generally , the questions by Bros . Anslow , Brett , S . B . AVilson , and Jackson . Bro . Roberts , of Lodge No . 228 , having been proposed ancl seconded , was unanimously elected a member . Bro . S . B . AVilson then rose to propose thafc a vote of thanks to Bro . Brett should be recorded on the minutes of the Lodge , for the able and efficient manner in ivhich he hacl worked the ceremony of installation . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Jackson , who was afraid that the absence of Bro . Brett from the country had
caused him to forget the knowledge he had attained of the ceremony of installing , but the result proved the contrary , and he most cordially congratulated him on the clear , unhesitating , and perfect manner in which he hud delivered the addresses that evening . The motion having been
put m the usual manner , was carried with approbation . Bro . Anslow , AV . M ., pro tem ., in announcing to Bro . Brett the result , wished to endorse the same with his entire approval , trusting that for many years Bro . Brett would gratify the brethren of the Lodge by his presence , and be able to impart that knowledge of Craft Masonry to younger brethren he himself possessed to so great an extent . Bro . Brett , in rising , felt deeply the encomiums that hacl been passed upon him by Bros . AA'ilson , Jackson , and Anslow , expressing the delight he felt in attending Lodges of
Instruction , but more especially that of the Confidence , and sincerely hoped that he might be spared for many years to assist in the ceremony of that evening , or of any other , and returned his heartfelt thanks to one and all for the high compliment paid him . All Masonic business being concluded , the brethren separated highly jileased with the proceedings of the evening . This Lodge , of Instruction is truly a nursery from which many excellent young Masons are emanating , and we could wish that all brethren seeking preferment iu their own Lodge , would attend
more to the instruction afforded so gratuitously at these meetings . How frequently has the candidate on his initiation left his Lodge with but slight impressions of the true aim of our Order , owing to the ignorance and incapability displayed by the Master in working the different ceremonies . AVe congratulate the brethren of the Confidence Lodge of Instruction in placing themselves in the foremost rank of the Craft , not only by their general working , but the zeal and perseverance displayed in making themselves life governors of all the institutions founded for the benefit of the aged and the widows and orphans of their deceased brethren .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
HAMPSHIRE . BOURNEMOUTH . —Lodge of Hengist ( No . 230 ) . —The above Lodge held its regular monthly meeting at their private room on Thursday evening , May 2 nd , when the greater portion of the members were present . Bros . R . Hoskins , AV . M ., John Sydenham , P . M ., and other members of the Lodge of Amity , No . 1 G 0 , Poole . Bro . AVilliam Mansfield Bill having shewn his proficiency in the former degree was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . On the Lodge being closed , the brethren accompanied Bro . Bill to his hotel , the Belle Yue , where an excellent supper was
provided by him to acknowledge the honour conferred upon him . On the removal of the cloth , our much esteemed and respected Bro . S . Bayly , AV . M ., proposed the health of the Queen and the Craft , which was loyally responded to . The health of our M . AV . G . M ., the Earl of Zetland , followed , and was received with all the honours that Masons ever accord as his due . The health of the D . G . M ., the Lord Panmure , and the rest of the Grand Officers came nextalso the Masonic Charitiesall of ivhich
, , were warmly received . The AV . M . then proposed the health of the visiting brethren , particularly that of his parent in the Craft , Bro . John Sydenham , the oldest and one of tho most zealous Freemasons in the county of Dorset , ivhose jubilee was celebrated in the Loclge ol Amity so recently . To which Bros . Hoskins , WM . , ancl Sydenham , responded , each in a very able manner . After spending _ . very pleasant evening , the brethren retired at an early hour .
LEICESTERSHIRE . Li : rCBsTEK . —Si . John ' s Lodge ( No . 348 ) . —On Monday evening last , the AA ' orshipful Master , Bro . Alfred Cummings , hospitably entertained the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , the Past Masters and Officers of the Loclge at supper at the Freemasons' Hall , to celebrate the close of the first half of his Mastership , on the Lodge ceasing to meet for the summer recess . Supper was laid in the banqueting room , ancl tbe catering
was of the most liberal and elogant character . Bro . Cummmgs , of course , presided , and the vice-chair was occupied by Bro . Holland , the immediate P . M . Between twenty aud thirty brethren were present . The AA' . M . and AA'ardens of the John of Gaunt Lodge , No . 766 , were also invited , but were unable to attend , the AV . M . owing to a domestic bereavement ( the loss of his 3 'oung and amiable wife ) , and the AVardens from other engagements ; the Lodge was however represented by Bro . Clephan , P . M . After the brethren had done ample justice to " the feast of fat things , "
they adjourned to the Lodge room to enjoy the "feast of reason ancl the flow of soul . " The usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts were done justice to , aud during the evening the newly formed Amateur Masonic Glee Society delighted the other brethren by executing very tastefully some fine old glees , & c . Due honour was of course done to the health of "the founder of the feast , " and about low twelve , the company separated , after spending a most delightful evening , aud unanimously agreeing thafc tho example set hy the AV . M . was one worthy of imitation by his successors —the possession of a Masonic Hall , enabling the members to hold such meetings with all the comfort and enjoyment of a private house .
LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge ( No . 766 ) . —Tne regular monthly meeting of this Lodge took place at tlie Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 17 th instant , when there were present—Bros . C . J . AA'illey , AV . M ., who presided ; AV . Kelly , D . Prov . G . M . ; Clephan , P . M . ; Hardy , P . M . ; AA ' . B . Smith , P . M . ; Capt . Brewin , S . AV . ; Sheppard , J . AV . ; Rev . J . 0 . Picton , Chaplain ; Lohr , Prov . G . Organist ( who presided at the organ ); Johnson , Sec . ; Davis , S . D . ; Spencer , J . D . ; Bithrey , as I . G ., & c , & c . Visitors—Bros . Cummings , AV . M . ; Underwood , Gibson , and Kinder ,
P . Ms . ; and Nedham , S . AA' ., of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 34 S . The Lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last Lodge read ancl confirmed , the Lodge was raised to the second degree , and Bro . T . AV . Smith , having passed a satisfactory examination as a Craftsman , the Lodge was opened iu the third degree , and he was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by the AA'orshipful Master in a very efficient manner . The Lodge having been resumed in the first degree , a hallot was taken for Mr . AA'illiam Fosterof the Leicester Journalwho was declared duly elected
, , , and his initiation fixed to take place at the festival of St . John . A ballot was then taken for the AA' orshipful Master for the ensuing year , when Bro . Capt . Brewin , S . AV ., was declared to be unanimously elected . Bro . Brewin expressed his acknowledgments for the confidence which fche Lodge had reposed in him in electing him to the office of AA ' . M ., and his determination to discharge its duties to the best of his skill and ability . From the earnest zeal for Masonry which the worthy brother has constantly displayed since his initiation , and his great Masonic
acquirement , both as respects the ceremonies and lectures of the Order , which , by common consent , have placed him afc the head of the junior members of the Lodge , a highly successful year is anticipated under his mastership . The D . Prov . G . M . reported that the library coinmittee of the two Lodges had met , and had taken an inventory of the books belonging to the John of Gaunt Lodge now in the hall , and also of those ivhich were missing , and that they had ordered an estimate to be made for the necessary fittings for the reception of the books . He also
reported that St . John ' s Lodge having elected the Rev . Dr . Oliver an honorary member , tli . it learned brother , iii a highly interesting letter , had accepted the proffered membership , and had most handsomely presented through him ( the D . Prov . G . M . ) thirteen of his Masonic works for the library , and also the original MSS . of thirteen songs , composed by his late venerable father , the Rev . S . Oliver , in 1797 , when a member of St . John ' s Lodge , aud ivhich were dedicated to the AV . M . and brethren thereof . He added that the committee were now ready to receive the
donations of books promised by the various members . Bro . Brewin , on behalf of the widow of the late Bro . Hands , thanked the Lodge for the pecuniary assistance voted to her at the last meeting . Bro . Clephan , P . M ., gave notice of motion for an addition to the by-laws , to the effect , that a committee of reference be appointed , to whom the names of all candidates shall be submitted for inquiry before being proposed in open Lodge . The Lodge was then closed until the festival , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
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Metropolitan.
they had not entered Freemasonry from any mercenary or unworthy motives , but from a favourable opinion preconceived of the institution , a general desire of knowledge and a sincere wish to make themselves more extensively serviceable to their fellow creatures , he trusted they would carry out on every occasion move strongly those principles inculcated iii them , and by the practice of truth and religion they ivould add new honours to their noble and benevolent OrderThe
. health , of the AVorshipful Master was afterwards proposed by Bro . Langhlin in eulogistic terms . The AV . M ., in returning thanks , declared that as long as he hacl health and strength , he should be a member of the Old Concord Lodge , and as a member of the New Concord Lodge he should do all in his power to promote the interests of the New without in any way depreciating or taking away from the Old . He would beg to propose "The health of the Officers of the Lodge , " and to have
such officers was most gratifying to him , and as he believed they coulcl not be surpassed by any officers in the Craft , every one being most anxious that the business of Freemasonry should be properly carried on in the New Concord Lodge . Bro . Bertram , S . AA ' ., returned thanks on the part of the officers , and said that by study and attention they hoped to make the New Concord equal to the mother Lodge . Several other toasts were given , and the evening was spent iu a manner truly characteristic of Freemasonry ,
INSTRUCTION . COXFIDEXOE LODGE ( No . 228 ) . —A considerable number of the brethren met at the Bengal Arms , Birchin-lane , on AVednesday , the 16 th instant , to witness the ceremony of installation , by Bro . Brett , who was most cordially received and supported by Masters and Past Masters of several Lodges . The Lodge having been opened in the three degrees , Bro .
Brett proceeded to install Bro . Johnson , AA' . M ., No . 228 , assisted by Bros . Jackson , S . AV ., aud Anslow , J . AV . The several charges were delivered in a very clear and impressive manner , and listened to with the greatest attention and gratification ; after which Bro . Johnson elected the following officers -. —Bros . Southall , S . AV . ; Forge , J . AV . ; Swinnock , S . D . ; AVarne , J . D . ; Beatson , I . G . ; Handing , Tyler ; at the same time impressing upou them the necessity of discharging the duties not only to their own satisfactionbut with honour to the Lodge . The last four sections
, of the first lecture were then worked hy the brethren generally , the questions by Bros . Anslow , Brett , S . B . AVilson , and Jackson . Bro . Roberts , of Lodge No . 228 , having been proposed ancl seconded , was unanimously elected a member . Bro . S . B . AVilson then rose to propose thafc a vote of thanks to Bro . Brett should be recorded on the minutes of the Lodge , for the able and efficient manner in ivhich he hacl worked the ceremony of installation . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Jackson , who was afraid that the absence of Bro . Brett from the country had
caused him to forget the knowledge he had attained of the ceremony of installing , but the result proved the contrary , and he most cordially congratulated him on the clear , unhesitating , and perfect manner in which he hud delivered the addresses that evening . The motion having been
put m the usual manner , was carried with approbation . Bro . Anslow , AV . M ., pro tem ., in announcing to Bro . Brett the result , wished to endorse the same with his entire approval , trusting that for many years Bro . Brett would gratify the brethren of the Lodge by his presence , and be able to impart that knowledge of Craft Masonry to younger brethren he himself possessed to so great an extent . Bro . Brett , in rising , felt deeply the encomiums that hacl been passed upon him by Bros . AA'ilson , Jackson , and Anslow , expressing the delight he felt in attending Lodges of
Instruction , but more especially that of the Confidence , and sincerely hoped that he might be spared for many years to assist in the ceremony of that evening , or of any other , and returned his heartfelt thanks to one and all for the high compliment paid him . All Masonic business being concluded , the brethren separated highly jileased with the proceedings of the evening . This Lodge , of Instruction is truly a nursery from which many excellent young Masons are emanating , and we could wish that all brethren seeking preferment iu their own Lodge , would attend
more to the instruction afforded so gratuitously at these meetings . How frequently has the candidate on his initiation left his Lodge with but slight impressions of the true aim of our Order , owing to the ignorance and incapability displayed by the Master in working the different ceremonies . AVe congratulate the brethren of the Confidence Lodge of Instruction in placing themselves in the foremost rank of the Craft , not only by their general working , but the zeal and perseverance displayed in making themselves life governors of all the institutions founded for the benefit of the aged and the widows and orphans of their deceased brethren .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
HAMPSHIRE . BOURNEMOUTH . —Lodge of Hengist ( No . 230 ) . —The above Lodge held its regular monthly meeting at their private room on Thursday evening , May 2 nd , when the greater portion of the members were present . Bros . R . Hoskins , AV . M ., John Sydenham , P . M ., and other members of the Lodge of Amity , No . 1 G 0 , Poole . Bro . AVilliam Mansfield Bill having shewn his proficiency in the former degree was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . On the Lodge being closed , the brethren accompanied Bro . Bill to his hotel , the Belle Yue , where an excellent supper was
provided by him to acknowledge the honour conferred upon him . On the removal of the cloth , our much esteemed and respected Bro . S . Bayly , AV . M ., proposed the health of the Queen and the Craft , which was loyally responded to . The health of our M . AV . G . M ., the Earl of Zetland , followed , and was received with all the honours that Masons ever accord as his due . The health of the D . G . M ., the Lord Panmure , and the rest of the Grand Officers came nextalso the Masonic Charitiesall of ivhich
, , were warmly received . The AV . M . then proposed the health of the visiting brethren , particularly that of his parent in the Craft , Bro . John Sydenham , the oldest and one of tho most zealous Freemasons in the county of Dorset , ivhose jubilee was celebrated in the Loclge ol Amity so recently . To which Bros . Hoskins , WM . , ancl Sydenham , responded , each in a very able manner . After spending _ . very pleasant evening , the brethren retired at an early hour .
LEICESTERSHIRE . Li : rCBsTEK . —Si . John ' s Lodge ( No . 348 ) . —On Monday evening last , the AA ' orshipful Master , Bro . Alfred Cummings , hospitably entertained the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , the Past Masters and Officers of the Loclge at supper at the Freemasons' Hall , to celebrate the close of the first half of his Mastership , on the Lodge ceasing to meet for the summer recess . Supper was laid in the banqueting room , ancl tbe catering
was of the most liberal and elogant character . Bro . Cummmgs , of course , presided , and the vice-chair was occupied by Bro . Holland , the immediate P . M . Between twenty aud thirty brethren were present . The AA' . M . and AA'ardens of the John of Gaunt Lodge , No . 766 , were also invited , but were unable to attend , the AV . M . owing to a domestic bereavement ( the loss of his 3 'oung and amiable wife ) , and the AVardens from other engagements ; the Lodge was however represented by Bro . Clephan , P . M . After the brethren had done ample justice to " the feast of fat things , "
they adjourned to the Lodge room to enjoy the "feast of reason ancl the flow of soul . " The usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts were done justice to , aud during the evening the newly formed Amateur Masonic Glee Society delighted the other brethren by executing very tastefully some fine old glees , & c . Due honour was of course done to the health of "the founder of the feast , " and about low twelve , the company separated , after spending a most delightful evening , aud unanimously agreeing thafc tho example set hy the AV . M . was one worthy of imitation by his successors —the possession of a Masonic Hall , enabling the members to hold such meetings with all the comfort and enjoyment of a private house .
LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge ( No . 766 ) . —Tne regular monthly meeting of this Lodge took place at tlie Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 17 th instant , when there were present—Bros . C . J . AA'illey , AV . M ., who presided ; AV . Kelly , D . Prov . G . M . ; Clephan , P . M . ; Hardy , P . M . ; AA ' . B . Smith , P . M . ; Capt . Brewin , S . AV . ; Sheppard , J . AV . ; Rev . J . 0 . Picton , Chaplain ; Lohr , Prov . G . Organist ( who presided at the organ ); Johnson , Sec . ; Davis , S . D . ; Spencer , J . D . ; Bithrey , as I . G ., & c , & c . Visitors—Bros . Cummings , AV . M . ; Underwood , Gibson , and Kinder ,
P . Ms . ; and Nedham , S . AA' ., of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 34 S . The Lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last Lodge read ancl confirmed , the Lodge was raised to the second degree , and Bro . T . AV . Smith , having passed a satisfactory examination as a Craftsman , the Lodge was opened iu the third degree , and he was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by the AA'orshipful Master in a very efficient manner . The Lodge having been resumed in the first degree , a hallot was taken for Mr . AA'illiam Fosterof the Leicester Journalwho was declared duly elected
, , , and his initiation fixed to take place at the festival of St . John . A ballot was then taken for the AA' orshipful Master for the ensuing year , when Bro . Capt . Brewin , S . AV ., was declared to be unanimously elected . Bro . Brewin expressed his acknowledgments for the confidence which fche Lodge had reposed in him in electing him to the office of AA ' . M ., and his determination to discharge its duties to the best of his skill and ability . From the earnest zeal for Masonry which the worthy brother has constantly displayed since his initiation , and his great Masonic
acquirement , both as respects the ceremonies and lectures of the Order , which , by common consent , have placed him afc the head of the junior members of the Lodge , a highly successful year is anticipated under his mastership . The D . Prov . G . M . reported that the library coinmittee of the two Lodges had met , and had taken an inventory of the books belonging to the John of Gaunt Lodge now in the hall , and also of those ivhich were missing , and that they had ordered an estimate to be made for the necessary fittings for the reception of the books . He also
reported that St . John ' s Lodge having elected the Rev . Dr . Oliver an honorary member , tli . it learned brother , iii a highly interesting letter , had accepted the proffered membership , and had most handsomely presented through him ( the D . Prov . G . M . ) thirteen of his Masonic works for the library , and also the original MSS . of thirteen songs , composed by his late venerable father , the Rev . S . Oliver , in 1797 , when a member of St . John ' s Lodge , aud ivhich were dedicated to the AV . M . and brethren thereof . He added that the committee were now ready to receive the
donations of books promised by the various members . Bro . Brewin , on behalf of the widow of the late Bro . Hands , thanked the Lodge for the pecuniary assistance voted to her at the last meeting . Bro . Clephan , P . M ., gave notice of motion for an addition to the by-laws , to the effect , that a committee of reference be appointed , to whom the names of all candidates shall be submitted for inquiry before being proposed in open Lodge . The Lodge was then closed until the festival , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .