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Installation Meetings, &C.
aa Organist , Bro . Anderson , who was also a candidate for passing , was unavoidably absent . Bro . Packer P . M ., acting as Secretary pro tem , in the absence of Bro . J . Weaver P . M ., brought several matters before the Lodge , which were formally dealt with . Bro . Brown P . M . then pave notice that at the next meeting he wonld ask tho members to
discuss tbe propriety of altering one of tbe bye-laws of the Lodge After the termination of the bnsiness the brethren and visitors retired to ihe Holborn Restaurant , dinner being prepared for them there ,
Daring tbe evening the usual Masonio toasts were proposed and responded to . A very pleasant evening was the result , there being no scarcity of the Masonio talent provocative of harmony . The members and their Visitors dispersed at 10 p . m .
YORK LODGE , No . 236 .
A meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonio Hall , Duncombeplace , York , on Monday , the 21 st nit . There were present Bros . Dr . Draper W . M ., Dr . Henry Foster S . W ., T . G . Hodgson J . W ., the Very Rev . A . P . Purey-Chsfc , Dean of York , P . G . Chap . Chaplain , J . Todd P . P . G . T . Treasnrer , Wm . Smith Secretary , P . Border S . D ., C . Anderson D . C , C . Forbes I . 6 ., S . Crumack Steward , W . G .
Calvert Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . G . Garbutf , A . H . M . Gachen , J . Sykes Rymer , Mark Rooke , A . Buckle , G . W . C . Lee , R . W . Hollon , G . Kirby and J . E . Macnay ; Bros . Dr . J . Ramsay , Tom Archey , J . Toes , E . Houlden , Lambert Hick , Rev . C . Linley , J . Biscombe , E . Carter , Dr . Mungo Brvson , W . G . Thomas , and E . W . Pnrnell .
Visitors—Bros . J . M . Blenkin P . M . 1611 , F . Smith P . M . 837 , W . B . Smith 837
G . W . Hudson 566 , R . Hodgson 566 , W . H . Beverley 200 , W . H . Cowper 1848 , W . G . Watson 602 , R . C . Faulkner 1555 , J . W . Woodall G . T . 200 , J . Brookes Parkin 837 , L . A . W . R , Barnes 113 , H . Allison 1001 , F . Bateman 837 , and others . The Lodge was opened by Bro . W . Draper W . M ., and after the reading of the minutes , Bro . J . Todd
P . M . P . P . G . T . took the chair , and procerded to instal Bro . H . Foster W . M . elect , the Wardens' chairs being occupied by Bros . A . Buckle P . M . P . P . G . D . and J . Sykes Rymer P . M . P . G . Registrar . The W . M . appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . W . Draper I . P . M ., T . G . Hodgson S . W ., W . Smith J . W ., the Dean of York . P . G . C .
Chaplain , J . Todd P . M . Treasnrer , E . W . Pnrnell Secretary , S Border S . D ., C . M . Forbes J . D ., H . S . Hopton D . C , A . Sample Org ., J . B . Sampson I . G ., S . G . Crumack and T . Watkinson Stewards , and W . G . Calvert Tvler . The Secretary read letters of apology and reeret from Bros . ' Dr . Bell D . P . G . M ., Peck P . G . T ., Tew P . G . M . West
Ynrks , Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett P . P . G . S . W ., Sir F . Milner P . G . S . W ., T . B . Whytehead P . P . G . W ., and several others . The Lodge being closed in peace and barmo- y , subsequently a banquet , to celebrate the Festival of St . John the Evangelist , was held in the Lodge-room ,
and presided over by tho W . M ., supported by a great nnmber of brethren , the room being quite full . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , nnd the rest of the evening spent in characteristic harmony and brotherly love .
United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 30
Iho closing meeting of the year in connection with this Lodge of Instruction will be recollected as ono of tho happiest and most harmonious in the " annual round . " In spite of the dreary weather thero was a capital mnster of the brethren at Bro . Posey ' s , Lugard Tavern , Peckham , and most appropriately on the last gathering for
the year Bro . Walter Martin , the esteemed and able Preceptor of the Lodgo , was nnanimously asked to preside . He was supported by Brrs . W . Wimble as S . W ., W . Button J . W ., S . J . Lampen Treasnrer , C . L . Tokely Secretary , Garland S . D ., Morgan J . D ., D . Thomas I . G ., Axford , Nightingale , Amphlett , Eadle , Wilkinson , A . Pusey , Briley ,
and others . Having opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the last meeting been read and confirmed ; Lodge was advanced to the second and third degrees , when the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Eedle personating the candidate . The working of Bro . Martin , especially in the traditional history , was much admired ,
and elicited frequent expressions of approbation . The brethren , after havir . rr been called from labour to refreshment , and rice versa , saluted the W . M . in the three degrees , after which Lodgo was closed in form nnd amidst the heartiest good wishes for a prosperous New Year . Bro . Martin , in reviewing the work of the Lodge during the past
twelve months , congratulated the brethren upon the many successful and happy meetings they had enjoyed ; and though he could not expect them to be more so in the year which was so nearly approaching ho trusted that the attendances might be oven moro numerous in the future than they had been in the past . In accordance with annual
custom the remainder of the evening was devoted to harmony , to which every brother present contributed his quota . Interspersing tho t xccllent songs somo complimentary toasts were proposed , and horourrd with " good old United Mariners' fire . " Especially well received was the health of the Pieceptor ; Bro . Wimble , in proposing it ,
alluding to the able nnd intelligent manner in which Bro . Martin had di-chnrged his duties in that capacity ever since the Lodge of Instruction had been established . Bro . Martin responded in a few happily choien sentences , thanking the brethren for the kindness and consideration they had ever extended towards him , and for the
assisfcii r re they had rendered in promoting the interests and welfare of this Lodge of Instrnction . It would be his duty aud pleasure in tho ensuing jfjir , ; . it had been hitherto , to welcome any brethren who miyht consider ifc to their advantage to attend their meetings ; ho « onl I endeavour lo aid them to the utmost of his ability in their
Masonio researches . The health of the Treasurer and Secretary fullowi-d , reference being made to Bro . Lampen ' s recovery from a recent illness , and a hope being expressed that ho might long be to
spared discharge his duties to the Lodge , of which he was one of the founders , ar . d a most active and consistent supporter . The services of the Secretary were also duly acknowledged , aud suitable replied to the compliments paid to them were made by Bros . Laumeu
Installation Meetings, &C.
and Tokely . The heath of the worthy host , in recognition of his admirable arrangements for the comfort and enjoyment of the brethren , was also proposed and cordially received , and Bro . Pusey in response said , it would be his continued study to merit the approbation of the
brethren . One or two other toasts were honoured , interspersed with singing and recitations , a ventriloquial sketch by Bro . Wilkinson being much applauded . At a seasonable hour , after singing "Auld Lang Syne " in true Masonic fashion , the brethren separated , amidst the heartiest wishes for a " Happy and Prosperous New Year . ""
Justice Lodge of Instruction , No 147 . —On Thursday , 31 st inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford . Present—Bros . Hunt jnn . W . M ., Pitt S . W ., Thomas J . W ., Speight P . M . Sec , Stringer S . D ., Penrose J . D ., Ingram I . G . ; P . M . 's Bros . Hutchings Preceptor , Bolton ; also Bros . Prior , Greener , Dandridge and Emblin
After preliminaries , the usual questions were answered by Bro . Prior , and Lodge was advanced to the third degree , when the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , including the traditional hisfcoiy . Lodge was
resumed in fche first degree , and Bros . P . M . ' s Hutchings , Banks and Speight were respectively re-elected Preceptor , Treasurer and Seoretary for the ensuing year . The report of the Audit Committee was read , and Lodge of Instruction was then closed in due form .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 193 . —On Wednesday , 23 rd nit ., nt Bro . Lashbrook's , Hercules Tavern , 119 Leadenhall-street , B . C ., Brothers Campbell W . M ., L . De Costa S . W ., D . Moss J . W ., Fernley J . D ., Belchamber Preceptor , B . De Costa I . G ., J . K . Pitt Secretary , J . Lashbrook , Ao . Lodge opened in due form , and the minutes of previous meeting wero read
and confimed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Pitt acting as candidate . Tho first and second sections were worked by Brother Moss , assisted by the brethren . Brother
L . De Costa was elected W . M . for ensuing week . Ib waa arranged that Bro . Moss should work the ceremony of installation on Wednesday , the 6 th of January 1886 . Members of tho Crafc are invited to assist .
Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . — Ou Friday , 18 th ult ., at the Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , afc 8 p . m . Bros . C . E . Botley W . M ., Bailey S . W ., Norton J . W , Cammell S . D ., Monson J . D ., Pearce I . G . ; P . M . ' s Andrews Preceptor , Rev . P . G . Pickering ; Bros . Bruell D . C . 1818 ; also Bros . F . Botley , Earl , Francis , Coningham , Turner , Sugg , Maton . The minutes of the
last meeting having been confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Francis candidate . Bro . Francis answered the questions leading to the second degree . The W . M . worked the first section , Bro . Bofcley the second , and Bro . Andrews tho third
sections of the 1 st lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Bruell was elected a member . The Lodge meetings were adjourned till Friday , 8 kh January 1886 , when Bro . Bailey will occupy the chair . Lodgo was closed , and adjourned till Friday , 8 fch January 1866 , at 8 p . m .
Afc the December meeting of the Board of Benevolence , Bro . J . Brett P . G . P ., Senior Vice President , occupied the chair , supported by a large attendance of brethren . Several letters of thanks were announced as having been received
from recipients of relief at the November meeting , and recommendations made on that occasion , amounting in tho aggregate to £ 440 , were confirmed . The new list contained the names of fifty-three petitioners , resident in various
parts of the country ; but of these five were deferred , being incomplete , and one petitioner had died since the name was placed upon tho list . The remaining forty-seven cases
were relieved , in amounts ranging from £ 100 to £ 2 each , the total relief granted being £ 1 , 512 . The sum voted in benevolence by the Board during the past year was £ 10 , 153 .
A Convocation of the North London Chapter of Improvement was held afc the Alwyne Casfcle Tavern Canonbury , on Thursday , 31 st ultimo . Comps . W . H Dean M . E . Z ., W . Radcliife H ., T . C . Edmonds J ., J . E
Sheffield S . E ., H . Jenkins S . N . The Companions mustered well for the last Convocation of fche Year . Wc trust the New Year may prove as successful as the declininsr one .
The Freemasons of Sussex are about to present Lady Burrell with a portrait of Sir W . W . Burrell , as a token of the esteem in which Sir Walter , who is the Provincial Grand Master of Sussex , is regarded by the brethren of the Province .
The following Festivals were held afc the Freemasons ' Tavern during the week ending Saturday , 2 nd January 1886 : — Tuesday—Grand Master ' s Lodge . Friday—Fidelity Chapter .
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Installation Meetings, &C.
aa Organist , Bro . Anderson , who was also a candidate for passing , was unavoidably absent . Bro . Packer P . M ., acting as Secretary pro tem , in the absence of Bro . J . Weaver P . M ., brought several matters before the Lodge , which were formally dealt with . Bro . Brown P . M . then pave notice that at the next meeting he wonld ask tho members to
discuss tbe propriety of altering one of tbe bye-laws of the Lodge After the termination of the bnsiness the brethren and visitors retired to ihe Holborn Restaurant , dinner being prepared for them there ,
Daring tbe evening the usual Masonio toasts were proposed and responded to . A very pleasant evening was the result , there being no scarcity of the Masonio talent provocative of harmony . The members and their Visitors dispersed at 10 p . m .
YORK LODGE , No . 236 .
A meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonio Hall , Duncombeplace , York , on Monday , the 21 st nit . There were present Bros . Dr . Draper W . M ., Dr . Henry Foster S . W ., T . G . Hodgson J . W ., the Very Rev . A . P . Purey-Chsfc , Dean of York , P . G . Chap . Chaplain , J . Todd P . P . G . T . Treasnrer , Wm . Smith Secretary , P . Border S . D ., C . Anderson D . C , C . Forbes I . 6 ., S . Crumack Steward , W . G .
Calvert Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . G . Garbutf , A . H . M . Gachen , J . Sykes Rymer , Mark Rooke , A . Buckle , G . W . C . Lee , R . W . Hollon , G . Kirby and J . E . Macnay ; Bros . Dr . J . Ramsay , Tom Archey , J . Toes , E . Houlden , Lambert Hick , Rev . C . Linley , J . Biscombe , E . Carter , Dr . Mungo Brvson , W . G . Thomas , and E . W . Pnrnell .
Visitors—Bros . J . M . Blenkin P . M . 1611 , F . Smith P . M . 837 , W . B . Smith 837
G . W . Hudson 566 , R . Hodgson 566 , W . H . Beverley 200 , W . H . Cowper 1848 , W . G . Watson 602 , R . C . Faulkner 1555 , J . W . Woodall G . T . 200 , J . Brookes Parkin 837 , L . A . W . R , Barnes 113 , H . Allison 1001 , F . Bateman 837 , and others . The Lodge was opened by Bro . W . Draper W . M ., and after the reading of the minutes , Bro . J . Todd
P . M . P . P . G . T . took the chair , and procerded to instal Bro . H . Foster W . M . elect , the Wardens' chairs being occupied by Bros . A . Buckle P . M . P . P . G . D . and J . Sykes Rymer P . M . P . G . Registrar . The W . M . appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . W . Draper I . P . M ., T . G . Hodgson S . W ., W . Smith J . W ., the Dean of York . P . G . C .
Chaplain , J . Todd P . M . Treasnrer , E . W . Pnrnell Secretary , S Border S . D ., C . M . Forbes J . D ., H . S . Hopton D . C , A . Sample Org ., J . B . Sampson I . G ., S . G . Crumack and T . Watkinson Stewards , and W . G . Calvert Tvler . The Secretary read letters of apology and reeret from Bros . ' Dr . Bell D . P . G . M ., Peck P . G . T ., Tew P . G . M . West
Ynrks , Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett P . P . G . S . W ., Sir F . Milner P . G . S . W ., T . B . Whytehead P . P . G . W ., and several others . The Lodge being closed in peace and barmo- y , subsequently a banquet , to celebrate the Festival of St . John the Evangelist , was held in the Lodge-room ,
and presided over by tho W . M ., supported by a great nnmber of brethren , the room being quite full . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , nnd the rest of the evening spent in characteristic harmony and brotherly love .
United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 30
Iho closing meeting of the year in connection with this Lodge of Instruction will be recollected as ono of tho happiest and most harmonious in the " annual round . " In spite of the dreary weather thero was a capital mnster of the brethren at Bro . Posey ' s , Lugard Tavern , Peckham , and most appropriately on the last gathering for
the year Bro . Walter Martin , the esteemed and able Preceptor of the Lodgo , was nnanimously asked to preside . He was supported by Brrs . W . Wimble as S . W ., W . Button J . W ., S . J . Lampen Treasnrer , C . L . Tokely Secretary , Garland S . D ., Morgan J . D ., D . Thomas I . G ., Axford , Nightingale , Amphlett , Eadle , Wilkinson , A . Pusey , Briley ,
and others . Having opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the last meeting been read and confirmed ; Lodge was advanced to the second and third degrees , when the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Eedle personating the candidate . The working of Bro . Martin , especially in the traditional history , was much admired ,
and elicited frequent expressions of approbation . The brethren , after havir . rr been called from labour to refreshment , and rice versa , saluted the W . M . in the three degrees , after which Lodgo was closed in form nnd amidst the heartiest good wishes for a prosperous New Year . Bro . Martin , in reviewing the work of the Lodge during the past
twelve months , congratulated the brethren upon the many successful and happy meetings they had enjoyed ; and though he could not expect them to be more so in the year which was so nearly approaching ho trusted that the attendances might be oven moro numerous in the future than they had been in the past . In accordance with annual
custom the remainder of the evening was devoted to harmony , to which every brother present contributed his quota . Interspersing tho t xccllent songs somo complimentary toasts were proposed , and horourrd with " good old United Mariners' fire . " Especially well received was the health of the Pieceptor ; Bro . Wimble , in proposing it ,
alluding to the able nnd intelligent manner in which Bro . Martin had di-chnrged his duties in that capacity ever since the Lodge of Instruction had been established . Bro . Martin responded in a few happily choien sentences , thanking the brethren for the kindness and consideration they had ever extended towards him , and for the
assisfcii r re they had rendered in promoting the interests and welfare of this Lodge of Instrnction . It would be his duty aud pleasure in tho ensuing jfjir , ; . it had been hitherto , to welcome any brethren who miyht consider ifc to their advantage to attend their meetings ; ho « onl I endeavour lo aid them to the utmost of his ability in their
Masonio researches . The health of the Treasurer and Secretary fullowi-d , reference being made to Bro . Lampen ' s recovery from a recent illness , and a hope being expressed that ho might long be to
spared discharge his duties to the Lodge , of which he was one of the founders , ar . d a most active and consistent supporter . The services of the Secretary were also duly acknowledged , aud suitable replied to the compliments paid to them were made by Bros . Laumeu
Installation Meetings, &C.
and Tokely . The heath of the worthy host , in recognition of his admirable arrangements for the comfort and enjoyment of the brethren , was also proposed and cordially received , and Bro . Pusey in response said , it would be his continued study to merit the approbation of the
brethren . One or two other toasts were honoured , interspersed with singing and recitations , a ventriloquial sketch by Bro . Wilkinson being much applauded . At a seasonable hour , after singing "Auld Lang Syne " in true Masonic fashion , the brethren separated , amidst the heartiest wishes for a " Happy and Prosperous New Year . ""
Justice Lodge of Instruction , No 147 . —On Thursday , 31 st inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford . Present—Bros . Hunt jnn . W . M ., Pitt S . W ., Thomas J . W ., Speight P . M . Sec , Stringer S . D ., Penrose J . D ., Ingram I . G . ; P . M . 's Bros . Hutchings Preceptor , Bolton ; also Bros . Prior , Greener , Dandridge and Emblin
After preliminaries , the usual questions were answered by Bro . Prior , and Lodge was advanced to the third degree , when the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , including the traditional hisfcoiy . Lodge was
resumed in fche first degree , and Bros . P . M . ' s Hutchings , Banks and Speight were respectively re-elected Preceptor , Treasurer and Seoretary for the ensuing year . The report of the Audit Committee was read , and Lodge of Instruction was then closed in due form .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 193 . —On Wednesday , 23 rd nit ., nt Bro . Lashbrook's , Hercules Tavern , 119 Leadenhall-street , B . C ., Brothers Campbell W . M ., L . De Costa S . W ., D . Moss J . W ., Fernley J . D ., Belchamber Preceptor , B . De Costa I . G ., J . K . Pitt Secretary , J . Lashbrook , Ao . Lodge opened in due form , and the minutes of previous meeting wero read
and confimed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Pitt acting as candidate . Tho first and second sections were worked by Brother Moss , assisted by the brethren . Brother
L . De Costa was elected W . M . for ensuing week . Ib waa arranged that Bro . Moss should work the ceremony of installation on Wednesday , the 6 th of January 1886 . Members of tho Crafc are invited to assist .
Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . — Ou Friday , 18 th ult ., at the Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , afc 8 p . m . Bros . C . E . Botley W . M ., Bailey S . W ., Norton J . W , Cammell S . D ., Monson J . D ., Pearce I . G . ; P . M . ' s Andrews Preceptor , Rev . P . G . Pickering ; Bros . Bruell D . C . 1818 ; also Bros . F . Botley , Earl , Francis , Coningham , Turner , Sugg , Maton . The minutes of the
last meeting having been confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Francis candidate . Bro . Francis answered the questions leading to the second degree . The W . M . worked the first section , Bro . Bofcley the second , and Bro . Andrews tho third
sections of the 1 st lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Bruell was elected a member . The Lodge meetings were adjourned till Friday , 8 kh January 1886 , when Bro . Bailey will occupy the chair . Lodgo was closed , and adjourned till Friday , 8 fch January 1866 , at 8 p . m .
Afc the December meeting of the Board of Benevolence , Bro . J . Brett P . G . P ., Senior Vice President , occupied the chair , supported by a large attendance of brethren . Several letters of thanks were announced as having been received
from recipients of relief at the November meeting , and recommendations made on that occasion , amounting in tho aggregate to £ 440 , were confirmed . The new list contained the names of fifty-three petitioners , resident in various
parts of the country ; but of these five were deferred , being incomplete , and one petitioner had died since the name was placed upon tho list . The remaining forty-seven cases
were relieved , in amounts ranging from £ 100 to £ 2 each , the total relief granted being £ 1 , 512 . The sum voted in benevolence by the Board during the past year was £ 10 , 153 .
A Convocation of the North London Chapter of Improvement was held afc the Alwyne Casfcle Tavern Canonbury , on Thursday , 31 st ultimo . Comps . W . H Dean M . E . Z ., W . Radcliife H ., T . C . Edmonds J ., J . E
Sheffield S . E ., H . Jenkins S . N . The Companions mustered well for the last Convocation of fche Year . Wc trust the New Year may prove as successful as the declininsr one .
The Freemasons of Sussex are about to present Lady Burrell with a portrait of Sir W . W . Burrell , as a token of the esteem in which Sir Walter , who is the Provincial Grand Master of Sussex , is regarded by the brethren of the Province .
The following Festivals were held afc the Freemasons ' Tavern during the week ending Saturday , 2 nd January 1886 : — Tuesday—Grand Master ' s Lodge . Friday—Fidelity Chapter .