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The Masonic Mirror.
No . 201 , and P . M ., No . 955 , and the appointment of officers for the ensuing twelve months . The ceremonv of installation was performed by Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson . P . J . G . D .. to tho great gratification of all present . Bro . i . ohn afterwards invested Bros . G . Roberts , S . W .: Murton , . 1 . 1 V . ; F . Adiard . P . M ., Treas . ; W . A . Harrison , P . M ., D . C ; Daw , S . D . ; Hooper Harper , J . D , ; Wavr , I . G . , and Rice , Tvler ; ami reappointed Bro . John Hei-vey , P . S . O . D ., in his absence abroad , Sec . The bod ge having been closedthe brethren retired to refreshment
-, , pre sided over by Bro . Bohn . The usual loyal aud Masonic toasts were received with due honour , "Tho health of tho J ) . Grand Master and tho Grand Officers" being responded to bv Bro . Savage , S . G . D . Bro . Jenkins , P . M ., then proposed "Tho health of the W . M .. Bro . Bohn , " in very complimentary terms . The W . M ., in returning thanks , assured the brethren that it ivould be his pleasure , as well as his duty , to exert himself in preserving the harmony ofthe Lod and in endeavouring to
ge , add to the comfort of the members ; and he hoped that by attention to the important duties entrusted to him he might discharge them with credit to himself and satisfaction to the Lodge , and not altogether without , lie Imped , some advantage to the ancient institution to which he haiHhe honour of belonging . " The health of Bro . Stephen Barton AVilson" was next proposed by tho W . M ., thanking him for the excellent manner in which he had performed the ceremonv of installation . Bro . S .
Barton Wilson , returned thanks in appropriate terms . " Bro . Kennedy , P . G . S ., and the Visitors , " was the next toast . Bro . Kennedy , in acknowled ging the compliment , remarked upon the great treat he " and his brother visitors had had that evening in witnessing the able manner in which Bro . H . Barton Wilson had discharged the duty of installing Master , and congratulated the Lodge on the elevation to the chair of Bro . Bolm . whom he had known ; is an efficient and excellent Master of the Old Concord Lod in whieh he and BroBuhn were initiated
ge , . . " The Past Masters , " acknowledged by Bro . Hopwood . " The Treasurer , Secretary , and Director of Ceremonies . " "The Wardens . " " The Assistant Officers , " & c , & c , ivere all proposed bv the AV . M ., and most kindly received b y the brethren present . Bro . Adiard , P . M ., who has held the office of Director of Ceremonies of the Lodge for seventeen years , appeared to be quite out of his place in his new office as Treasurer ; the visitorshoweverrecognized an excellent successor to BroAdiard
, , . , in the person of Bro . Harrison , P . M . The proceedings of the evening gave the utmost satisfaction to all parties , and especially to the visitors , among whom we observed Bros . John Savage , S . G . D . ; S . Barton Wilson . P . J . ( J . D . ; E . J . Kennedy , P . G . S .. and P . M ., No . 20 . 1 ; Stone , P . M ., No . < i ( i : j ; Underwood , No . 201 ; Galli . No . 201 : Redpath , No . 32-Cole , No . 1022 ; C . Higgins . No . 955 ; Winn . No . 955 ; Garrod , P . M ., No . 22 S ; ' Wiltshive , No . 100 ( 1 ; Ednev . Lee , ancl others .
TUSCAN LOME ( NO . 14 ) . —The annual meeting of this Lodge was holden at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Tuesday last , when Bro . Sharpe passed a brother to the second degree and raised another to the third . Bro . Sharpe , thou , in a hi ghly impressive manner proeecled to install as his successor , Bro . B . H . Freeman . The new W . M . having appointed his officers , the brethren adjourned to a -very elegant dinner , there being several visitors present , including Bros . W . Browning . A . Browning , B . T . SmithB . ShopperB . FosterDrHolmanGreatrex & c The
, , , . , . . evening passed off most satisfactoril y , the toasts being relieved bv some excellent singing by Bros . Smythson and Young , and certainl y not the least , Mi , * Hansford , under the direction of Bro . W . E . Hansford . Bro . l _ ansfor , l ,. Sen ., P . G . Org ., was unable to attend , as he is still suffering from an accident ho met with at Brighton about two months since .
UN . ™ M . UUXEIIS' LODGE ( NO . 33 ) . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the ISth instant , at Bro . Harris ' s , the Three Tuns , High-street , Southwark . 'The business of the evening consisted of a raising , installation of the AV . M ., and appointment of officers for the year ensuing . Bro . Pownceb y having been raised to tho sublime degree of M . M . a Board of installed Masters was formed , consisting of Bros . R . Barnes , P . M . ; R . E . Barnes , P . M .. No . 15 ; It . L . Harris , P . M ., 33 Thomas (
No . ; , ' ogden , P . M ., No . 33 ; Jesse Turner , P . M ., No . 33 ; and C . C . Gibbs , P . M ., No . 15 . Bro . Jagells was in antient form installed as W . M . of the Lodge . The customary addresses having been given , the Worshipful Master then appointed tlie following brethren as his ollieer .. : —Bros . Thomas Johns , S . W . ; J . W . Dyer , J . W . ; W . J . Harris , S . D . ; George Dyer , J . D . ; Pickering , I . G . ; * Richard ' Barnes ' , Treas . ; H . E . Barnes , lion . Sec ; John Wigg , Steward : and Rowe ,
Dir . of Cers . All business being concluded , tho Lodgo was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to banquet , and after the usual loyal toasts had been given , Bro . COQDEN , P . M ., proposed "The health of their newl y installed Master , Bro . Jagells , " who had by his judicious selection of officers given to each an opportunity of evincing to the Lodge thoir zeal for its prosperity . Ho trusted that during his year of office the members generally would give him that support which should enable him full y to carry out the true principles of the Order . Bro .
JAGELLS , W . M , thanked the brethren for the proud position in whieh they had placed him , and assured them of his determination to use his best exertions to promote the interests of the Lodge , and tho well Vicing of its members . Tim Wor . su iri- 'in . MASTER ne > : t proposed " The health of tho V . Ms . " Bro . OOOI . KX , in reply , thanked ( hem for the honour i-oni ' envil , and as their immediate I ' . M . he felt bound to acknowledge the assistance he had received from his brother P . Ms . during his year o ! office , more especially the Bros . Barnes , under whose able tuition ' ho was enabled to perforin the various ceremonies . He was dolii'ltted to i-. ee
tho unanimity which prevailed amongst tho brethren , and sincerely did he trust that it might long continue . Bro . BARNES having obtained the gavel , said he again appealed to the brethren in behalf of the . Royal Masonic Benevolent Annuity Fund , mid particularly so , as their Bro . Samuel Stracey Wood , who had for twenty-three years been a member of that Lodgo , was for the second time a candidate for the benefits of that institution . He sincerely trusted that every member would use ids utmost endeavours to secure bis election in May next . The next toast
was " The health of the Treasurer and Honorary Secretary . " Bro . \ i . E . BARNES said , f cannot refrain from expressing my gratitude for the enlogiums passed on myself and my worthy father , your Treasurer , and for the very complimentary manner in i \; hich our healths havo been received on this occasion . Believe me , brethren , though I have been honoured by special notice at former meetings , never have I been received with moro unequivocal marks of attention and kindness than now . I trust I shall lie able to evince , by constant attention to your
Masonic interests , that I . am duly sensible of the value of your good opinion , and while I thank you for this expression thereof , allow me to say , that we have but one end in view , ivhich is the cultivation and improvement of the mind ; and while we take a retrospect of the great and many changes whieh time has wrought amongst us , realized in the mode of transit and the means of communication—while by the aid of steam man has almost been able to grasp the poles , and by the instantaneous action of electricity , to bound his thoughts and wishes over
time and space—yet the principles of Freemasomy have not so changed with time , for its attributes and perfections were still the same , for time has only shewn that the virtues of our ancestors can be prized and revered by the present generation . You will , I am sure , all be willing witnesses to the truth that with us kindness ,-md affection preponderate , aud that the great principles of our Order—brotherly love , relief , ancl truth , have ever been the guiding stars of the United Mariners' Lodge . ( Cheers . ) The WORSHIPFUL MASTEB next proposed "The
health of Bro . C . C . Gibbs , P . M ., " for his kiuclness in acting as installing-Master on . this occasion , and the very proficient manner in which he had performed the duties thereof . Bro . GIBBS assured the brethren of his willingness at all times to render any assistance they might require at his hands , thanked them for the very kindly feelings evinced towards
him , aud hoped he should be enabled to perform that office for many years to come . " The Officers of the Lodge , " was given and responded to . The Tyler ' s toast having been given , the brethren parted at tin early hour , having passed the evening in the true spirit of Masonry . ST . GEORGE ' S LODGE ( NO . 1 ( ii ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was holden on Wednesday evening , January 18 th , at the Globe Tavern , Greenwich . Bros . Robinson , W . M . ; Edington , S . W . ; Collington , J . W . There was a full attendance of the brethren , ancl several visitors , among
whom we noticed Bros . Collard , P . M ., No . 108 ; Dun-ant , W . M . No . 172 ; Jno . Stevens , J . D ., No . 805 ; Binary , No . 11 ; and Davis , ivho waselected a joining member to the Lodge . The Lodge was opened and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Moffatt answered the usual questions and was duly passed , at the request of the W . M ., by Bro . Collard . The next business was the ceremony of installation , and Bro . Collard proceeded in a most impressive manner to install Bro . G . W . Edington , W . M . elect , to the chair , and the usual salutes having been
duly g iven , the W . M . appointed his officers as follows : — -Bros . Collington . S . W . ; Greatrex , J . W . ; Dent , S . D . ; Mourilyan , J . D . ; Scott , I . G . ' The brethren adjourned at nine o ' clock to a banquet admirably placed on the table by Bro . Moore . On the withdrawal of the eloth the AV . M ., after the usual toasts , gave " The health of the Visitors , " associating with it the name of . Bro . Collard , whose talent and ability displayed in the performance of the ceremony of installation , while it reflected credit on himself , could not have failed to delight every brother who witnessed it . Bro . Collard in returning thanks , said , being a visitor to this Lodge was an unexpected pleasure ; and if any one had told him such would be the
case somo few days since , it ivould greatly have surprised him . Ho was asked by an old friend the day before to eome down to Greenwich to perform the ceremony of installation this evening , and he readily complied with his request ; being at all times anxious to render all the services he could for the good of Freemasonry ; in fact ho had travelled on one occasion two hundred miles to oblige his friends , and he hoped to be able to do so again if required . He had often heard of the St . George ' s Lodge , and now he could fairly bear testimony to their
liberality ; he was delighted with the reception he had met with , and quite sure he could speak on the part of his brother visitors in saying , he hoped it would not be the last time they should have an opportunity of visiting the Lodge of St . George . Bro . J . F . WnicmT , P . M ., in the absence of the immediate P . M ., proposed "The health of the AV . M ., " wishing him happiness and prosperity . The AV . M . said he felt proud at being placed iu that chair as AV . M . to the Lodge , but ho had not accepted the office without being fully aware of the responsibility of its
duties ; he should endeavour to carry them out to the best of his ability . They would always find him at his post in the Lodge , and ivhen his services were required out of it , they ivould never find him wanting when called upon . The next toast , "The P . Ms , of the Lodge , " ivas responded to by Bro . AVright . "The Officers of the Lodge , " was next given by the W . M . Bro . COLLINGTON said he felt highly honoured by the distinguished position be bad been appointed to in the Lodge , lie had filled the offices of J . D ., S . D ., and lastl y J . AV ., into which chair he was honourably appointed by BIM . Robinson , P . M ., and if he had performed the duties of those offices to tho satisfaction of the brethren .
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The Masonic Mirror.
No . 201 , and P . M ., No . 955 , and the appointment of officers for the ensuing twelve months . The ceremonv of installation was performed by Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson . P . J . G . D .. to tho great gratification of all present . Bro . i . ohn afterwards invested Bros . G . Roberts , S . W .: Murton , . 1 . 1 V . ; F . Adiard . P . M ., Treas . ; W . A . Harrison , P . M ., D . C ; Daw , S . D . ; Hooper Harper , J . D , ; Wavr , I . G . , and Rice , Tvler ; ami reappointed Bro . John Hei-vey , P . S . O . D ., in his absence abroad , Sec . The bod ge having been closedthe brethren retired to refreshment
-, , pre sided over by Bro . Bohn . The usual loyal aud Masonic toasts were received with due honour , "Tho health of tho J ) . Grand Master and tho Grand Officers" being responded to bv Bro . Savage , S . G . D . Bro . Jenkins , P . M ., then proposed "Tho health of the W . M .. Bro . Bohn , " in very complimentary terms . The W . M ., in returning thanks , assured the brethren that it ivould be his pleasure , as well as his duty , to exert himself in preserving the harmony ofthe Lod and in endeavouring to
ge , add to the comfort of the members ; and he hoped that by attention to the important duties entrusted to him he might discharge them with credit to himself and satisfaction to the Lodge , and not altogether without , lie Imped , some advantage to the ancient institution to which he haiHhe honour of belonging . " The health of Bro . Stephen Barton AVilson" was next proposed by tho W . M ., thanking him for the excellent manner in which he had performed the ceremonv of installation . Bro . S .
Barton Wilson , returned thanks in appropriate terms . " Bro . Kennedy , P . G . S ., and the Visitors , " was the next toast . Bro . Kennedy , in acknowled ging the compliment , remarked upon the great treat he " and his brother visitors had had that evening in witnessing the able manner in which Bro . H . Barton Wilson had discharged the duty of installing Master , and congratulated the Lodge on the elevation to the chair of Bro . Bolm . whom he had known ; is an efficient and excellent Master of the Old Concord Lod in whieh he and BroBuhn were initiated
ge , . . " The Past Masters , " acknowledged by Bro . Hopwood . " The Treasurer , Secretary , and Director of Ceremonies . " "The Wardens . " " The Assistant Officers , " & c , & c , ivere all proposed bv the AV . M ., and most kindly received b y the brethren present . Bro . Adiard , P . M ., who has held the office of Director of Ceremonies of the Lodge for seventeen years , appeared to be quite out of his place in his new office as Treasurer ; the visitorshoweverrecognized an excellent successor to BroAdiard
, , . , in the person of Bro . Harrison , P . M . The proceedings of the evening gave the utmost satisfaction to all parties , and especially to the visitors , among whom we observed Bros . John Savage , S . G . D . ; S . Barton Wilson . P . J . ( J . D . ; E . J . Kennedy , P . G . S .. and P . M ., No . 20 . 1 ; Stone , P . M ., No . < i ( i : j ; Underwood , No . 201 ; Galli . No . 201 : Redpath , No . 32-Cole , No . 1022 ; C . Higgins . No . 955 ; Winn . No . 955 ; Garrod , P . M ., No . 22 S ; ' Wiltshive , No . 100 ( 1 ; Ednev . Lee , ancl others .
TUSCAN LOME ( NO . 14 ) . —The annual meeting of this Lodge was holden at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Tuesday last , when Bro . Sharpe passed a brother to the second degree and raised another to the third . Bro . Sharpe , thou , in a hi ghly impressive manner proeecled to install as his successor , Bro . B . H . Freeman . The new W . M . having appointed his officers , the brethren adjourned to a -very elegant dinner , there being several visitors present , including Bros . W . Browning . A . Browning , B . T . SmithB . ShopperB . FosterDrHolmanGreatrex & c The
, , , . , . . evening passed off most satisfactoril y , the toasts being relieved bv some excellent singing by Bros . Smythson and Young , and certainl y not the least , Mi , * Hansford , under the direction of Bro . W . E . Hansford . Bro . l _ ansfor , l ,. Sen ., P . G . Org ., was unable to attend , as he is still suffering from an accident ho met with at Brighton about two months since .
UN . ™ M . UUXEIIS' LODGE ( NO . 33 ) . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the ISth instant , at Bro . Harris ' s , the Three Tuns , High-street , Southwark . 'The business of the evening consisted of a raising , installation of the AV . M ., and appointment of officers for the year ensuing . Bro . Pownceb y having been raised to tho sublime degree of M . M . a Board of installed Masters was formed , consisting of Bros . R . Barnes , P . M . ; R . E . Barnes , P . M .. No . 15 ; It . L . Harris , P . M ., 33 Thomas (
No . ; , ' ogden , P . M ., No . 33 ; Jesse Turner , P . M ., No . 33 ; and C . C . Gibbs , P . M ., No . 15 . Bro . Jagells was in antient form installed as W . M . of the Lodge . The customary addresses having been given , the Worshipful Master then appointed tlie following brethren as his ollieer .. : —Bros . Thomas Johns , S . W . ; J . W . Dyer , J . W . ; W . J . Harris , S . D . ; George Dyer , J . D . ; Pickering , I . G . ; * Richard ' Barnes ' , Treas . ; H . E . Barnes , lion . Sec ; John Wigg , Steward : and Rowe ,
Dir . of Cers . All business being concluded , tho Lodgo was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to banquet , and after the usual loyal toasts had been given , Bro . COQDEN , P . M ., proposed "The health of their newl y installed Master , Bro . Jagells , " who had by his judicious selection of officers given to each an opportunity of evincing to the Lodge thoir zeal for its prosperity . Ho trusted that during his year of office the members generally would give him that support which should enable him full y to carry out the true principles of the Order . Bro .
JAGELLS , W . M , thanked the brethren for the proud position in whieh they had placed him , and assured them of his determination to use his best exertions to promote the interests of the Lodge , and tho well Vicing of its members . Tim Wor . su iri- 'in . MASTER ne > : t proposed " The health of tho V . Ms . " Bro . OOOI . KX , in reply , thanked ( hem for the honour i-oni ' envil , and as their immediate I ' . M . he felt bound to acknowledge the assistance he had received from his brother P . Ms . during his year o ! office , more especially the Bros . Barnes , under whose able tuition ' ho was enabled to perforin the various ceremonies . He was dolii'ltted to i-. ee
tho unanimity which prevailed amongst tho brethren , and sincerely did he trust that it might long continue . Bro . BARNES having obtained the gavel , said he again appealed to the brethren in behalf of the . Royal Masonic Benevolent Annuity Fund , mid particularly so , as their Bro . Samuel Stracey Wood , who had for twenty-three years been a member of that Lodgo , was for the second time a candidate for the benefits of that institution . He sincerely trusted that every member would use ids utmost endeavours to secure bis election in May next . The next toast
was " The health of the Treasurer and Honorary Secretary . " Bro . \ i . E . BARNES said , f cannot refrain from expressing my gratitude for the enlogiums passed on myself and my worthy father , your Treasurer , and for the very complimentary manner in i \; hich our healths havo been received on this occasion . Believe me , brethren , though I have been honoured by special notice at former meetings , never have I been received with moro unequivocal marks of attention and kindness than now . I trust I shall lie able to evince , by constant attention to your
Masonic interests , that I . am duly sensible of the value of your good opinion , and while I thank you for this expression thereof , allow me to say , that we have but one end in view , ivhich is the cultivation and improvement of the mind ; and while we take a retrospect of the great and many changes whieh time has wrought amongst us , realized in the mode of transit and the means of communication—while by the aid of steam man has almost been able to grasp the poles , and by the instantaneous action of electricity , to bound his thoughts and wishes over
time and space—yet the principles of Freemasomy have not so changed with time , for its attributes and perfections were still the same , for time has only shewn that the virtues of our ancestors can be prized and revered by the present generation . You will , I am sure , all be willing witnesses to the truth that with us kindness ,-md affection preponderate , aud that the great principles of our Order—brotherly love , relief , ancl truth , have ever been the guiding stars of the United Mariners' Lodge . ( Cheers . ) The WORSHIPFUL MASTEB next proposed "The
health of Bro . C . C . Gibbs , P . M ., " for his kiuclness in acting as installing-Master on . this occasion , and the very proficient manner in which he had performed the duties thereof . Bro . GIBBS assured the brethren of his willingness at all times to render any assistance they might require at his hands , thanked them for the very kindly feelings evinced towards
him , aud hoped he should be enabled to perform that office for many years to come . " The Officers of the Lodge , " was given and responded to . The Tyler ' s toast having been given , the brethren parted at tin early hour , having passed the evening in the true spirit of Masonry . ST . GEORGE ' S LODGE ( NO . 1 ( ii ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was holden on Wednesday evening , January 18 th , at the Globe Tavern , Greenwich . Bros . Robinson , W . M . ; Edington , S . W . ; Collington , J . W . There was a full attendance of the brethren , ancl several visitors , among
whom we noticed Bros . Collard , P . M ., No . 108 ; Dun-ant , W . M . No . 172 ; Jno . Stevens , J . D ., No . 805 ; Binary , No . 11 ; and Davis , ivho waselected a joining member to the Lodge . The Lodge was opened and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Moffatt answered the usual questions and was duly passed , at the request of the W . M ., by Bro . Collard . The next business was the ceremony of installation , and Bro . Collard proceeded in a most impressive manner to install Bro . G . W . Edington , W . M . elect , to the chair , and the usual salutes having been
duly g iven , the W . M . appointed his officers as follows : — -Bros . Collington . S . W . ; Greatrex , J . W . ; Dent , S . D . ; Mourilyan , J . D . ; Scott , I . G . ' The brethren adjourned at nine o ' clock to a banquet admirably placed on the table by Bro . Moore . On the withdrawal of the eloth the AV . M ., after the usual toasts , gave " The health of the Visitors , " associating with it the name of . Bro . Collard , whose talent and ability displayed in the performance of the ceremony of installation , while it reflected credit on himself , could not have failed to delight every brother who witnessed it . Bro . Collard in returning thanks , said , being a visitor to this Lodge was an unexpected pleasure ; and if any one had told him such would be the
case somo few days since , it ivould greatly have surprised him . Ho was asked by an old friend the day before to eome down to Greenwich to perform the ceremony of installation this evening , and he readily complied with his request ; being at all times anxious to render all the services he could for the good of Freemasonry ; in fact ho had travelled on one occasion two hundred miles to oblige his friends , and he hoped to be able to do so again if required . He had often heard of the St . George ' s Lodge , and now he could fairly bear testimony to their
liberality ; he was delighted with the reception he had met with , and quite sure he could speak on the part of his brother visitors in saying , he hoped it would not be the last time they should have an opportunity of visiting the Lodge of St . George . Bro . J . F . WnicmT , P . M ., in the absence of the immediate P . M ., proposed "The health of the AV . M ., " wishing him happiness and prosperity . The AV . M . said he felt proud at being placed iu that chair as AV . M . to the Lodge , but ho had not accepted the office without being fully aware of the responsibility of its
duties ; he should endeavour to carry them out to the best of his ability . They would always find him at his post in the Lodge , and ivhen his services were required out of it , they ivould never find him wanting when called upon . The next toast , "The P . Ms , of the Lodge , " ivas responded to by Bro . AVright . "The Officers of the Lodge , " was next given by the W . M . Bro . COLLINGTON said he felt highly honoured by the distinguished position be bad been appointed to in the Lodge , lie had filled the offices of J . D ., S . D ., and lastl y J . AV ., into which chair he was honourably appointed by BIM . Robinson , P . M ., and if he had performed the duties of those offices to tho satisfaction of the brethren .