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Installation Meetings, &C.
A . Jamieson Stewards , P . Taylor Organist , A . Bailey Ahn ^ nor , and G . Dnfh ' n Tyler . Tho charges having been efficiently delivered by the Installing Officer , Lodge was resumed in the first degreo , when the ballot was opened for Mr . Henry John Bragg , of the Old Bank , Uxbridge , who had been proposed by Bro . Fleming and seconded bv
Bro . Tnplin . Tho voting was unanimously in favour , and Mr . Bragg was duly admitted to a participation in the mysteries aud privileges of Freemasonry , the work being most ably carried out b y the newly-installed W . M . Bro . Bertram Freeman rejoined the Lodgo on tho nomination of Bro . Hall , seconded by Bro . A . J . Hanson .
Bro . W . Coombes , who had for some years held the position of Secretary , aud earred the respect and goodwill of every member-, for the assiduity and attention with which ho studied the interests of the Lodge , and for the complete and efficient way in which he had carried out tho duties of that office , expressed a desire to relinquish the
position in consequence of increasing official business ; and his resignation having been accepted with regret , he was unanimonsl y elected as honorary member in recognition of his valuable services . After tho transaction of some other business Lodge was closed amidst tho customary fraternal greetings . An eloquent banquet having been
discussed , the loyal toasts wero proposed by Iho W . M . and en'husinstieally received , tho solo of tho National Anthem being rendered b y Bro . Arthur Thomas , and "God bless tho Princo of Wales" by Bro . J . Ion Cautle . The Grand Officers and Provincial Grand Officers received their duo meed of praise at the hands of the
W . M . for tho ability and zeal with which they administered their respective duties , aud a sincere hope was expressed that the Provincial Graud Master Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., might speedily bo restored to health , so as to enable him to resume tho work ho performs with so much ability . Regret was also expressed at the
unavoidable absence of tho Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Raymond Thrupp , to whom a deserving tribute was paid as to the manner in which he discharged the duties of his important office , and the namoi of Bros . W . Coombes P . G . S . D ., Lonsdale , and Fohrenbach were associated with the toast . Bro . Coombes , after
thanking tho company for tho kindly manner in which the toast had been received , congratulated the Lodgo upon the fact that tho Province of Middlesex was increasing both iu Lodges and membership . Ho regretted the absence ofthe Provincial Grand Master and his Deputy , and mentioned that n letter of apology had been received
from Bro . J . Dixon-Hartland , M . P ., regretting his inability to attend the meeting . Bro . Lonsdale , in tho uonrso of his reply , expressed his sorrow that tho Lodgo was about to lose the services of Bro . Coombes , who had so zealously and consistently acted as their Secretary . He could well have wished otherwise ; at the s . imo time changes must
inevitably take place in all institution ? . He looked back to the time when some of the most prominent Masons of the present day were associated with tho Royal Union Lodge ; for instance Bro . Ol . uisher , the famous scientist , and Bro . Magnus Ohren , both of whom had received recognition of then-services in Grand Lolge . As- an old
member of the Lodge , to v . Iiich his f-th •;¦ belonged years since , he was gratified to see they had a promising body of young Masons coming L r . va ' . d who would be competent to undertake the necessary duties , and to suslnin th- > p : e-tige which tho Lodge had for so imti ' v ! years enjoyed . Bro . Fohrenbach nlso suitably responded . The ; ,
nealth of the Immediate Pad Ma-drr-, in hi-idvemoo , was then given by the W . M , who spoke of the gr d . ilie ifion the Lodge nod expressed at tho way in which Bro . Hall had fulfilled his duties , aud intimated that a Past Master ' s jewel had been unanimously voted to him by the members , as a mark of est ¦ . en and ia appreciation of tho . interest he
had taken in the a ( lairs of the Lodge . Tie . jewel was in the hands of Bro . Lonsdale , who had fulfilled the duties of tho outgoing Master that day , and ho would present it to Bro . [ Lull at their next meeting , if ho was able to alto : d . Bro . Lonsdale iu proposing the health of the newly-installed W . M , . ' ¦ ¦¦ ¦ i ] ho ivtit confident that Bro . Wilson would prove himself a most capable ruler of the Lodge , and ho
started upon his year of office with every prospect ; of a successful term , inasmuch as no fewer them live candidates had been proposed that evening for initiation . Tho Worshipful Master , in responding , said it was just six and a ha ' . f years since he was initiated into this Lodge , which was the premier Lodge in the Province , and ho had taken a deep into ; est in its affairs ever since . That
ho shonld have attained that pr .. nd position GO soon was a source of the utmost gratification to himself . ITe recollected that ou the night of bis initiation it was intimated that after the expiration of ten years he might hope to aspire to the chair ; and to have- reached that honour iu six and a half years v .-as peculiarly ngrenble to his feelings . The visiters were cordially welcomed
and the names of Bros . Andrews , Morgan , and Kow we : o associated with the toast . Bro . Andrew ? , in the course of bn re pern so spoke oi the ability displayed by the Installing Mas ' m- of Mi day . and s ; h ! it was most gratifying to find t ' ao Lad ; e had ;> man re idy at , a moment ' ,- . notice to undertake that impevtae ! : wok . Ho , also referred at s -m- - length to the useful woik that was d . •¦; . ! i > v the Li dec of Ins-rue ; Pin
in connection w . fch fee Royal Union Lodge . Bro . VV . W . Moegm while regretting that the Lodge lee ; , b . ul . to 1 : ; o the f ervic--s of iPexc-ellent Secretary , could not look n ^ -n ; the , '; eireum dnuoo quite so despairingly : >¦ ¦ ¦ Bro , Loaisd ale peemo 1 to do . rmounaeh r- \ {> , ;¦ > . Ooom ' - 's was in full health and vigour , and after ids I e : g a- - ¦ - ¦ . ! autieu with the Lodge he would still bo ¦ •¦•• hand , ready t , give hw best , mL- 'V :- ami
services when nceesia . ry , although he va- bid an ho . orai-v motiibo-.. He felb quire rnco tha ' : the old a ; .-o "' ' ; i we- ; . ' . I he ;>• V'hmg led broken . These remarks were endors a ! bv B . o . K > w . n'ter which other toast s followed , and weresiiitsiev sckoowh-d vd . Tho p ; ocooj . ings of' a most .- . greeablo evening wero ( nd . oued by an excellent selection of music by Bros . Arthur Thomas , J . I . CantlV- and Jrinv--s Kift .
Fidelity Lodge of Instruction , K " o . 3 . —On Wednesday the 2 3 rd ult ., Bro . Messer ocenpied the chair ; he , v ; n supported b Bros . Jenkins , Hansen , Portland , lions and ( h-cgoi-v . in the varioua
Installation Meetings, &C.
offices , and bv several other brethren . Lodge having been duly opened and tho minutes confirmed , was opened in the 2 nd degree , when Bro . Ferguson worked the 1 st section of tho 2 nd lecture . Lodge was resumed , and tho W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , with Bro . Ross as candidate . Bro . Fergnson worked the 4 th and 5 th sections of the 1 st lecture . Nothing further offering in the wayof Masonic , bnsiuess , Lodge was closed in due form .
FAITH LODGE , No . 141 . TII E members of this Lodge held a regular meeting at Anderton ' s notel , on Tuesday evening last , when the W . M ., Bro . G . Coop ,
presided , supported by Bros . Hakin J . W ., Carter P . M . Treas ., W . Stuart P . M . Sec , Steng S . D ., Weizlar J . D ., Johnson I . G ., Langdale and Corsons Stewards ; Past Master Charles Dairy , T . C . Watts P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , Fro . nholz , Jordan and Green ;
and other members . Tho Visitors included Bros . Rosenberg 2021 , J . Slack P . M . 831 , R . E . H . Davison 1503 , W . Mathan 1539 , A . Grundy 1585 , and W . W . Lee 1897 . Lodgo was opened in form , aud the minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , was advanced to tho second degree , when Bro . It . E . H . Davison , of the
Btirdett-Coutts Lodge , was passed . Opening in the third , Bros . C Taylor and C A . Mailer were raised to the sublime dogree , the wholo of tho working being carried out in a masterly and impressive manner by the W . M . It was unanimously agreed , on the motion of Bro . Fromholz , that tho sum of ten guineas should be
taken from tho Lodge funds and placed on Bro . Dairy s list in aid of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . A petition of a distressed brother was recommended to tbe Board of Benevolence , aud some other bnsinoss having been transacted Lodge was closed with the customary harmony . An excellent banquet svas provided , in
Bro . Clemow ' s ample stylo , and at its conclusion the Loyal and Craft toasts wero duly honoured . The health of the W . M . was proposed in complimentary terms by the Immediate Past Master , and the toast having been received with acclamation , Bro . Coop suitably returned thanks for tho honour done him . It afforded him the utmost
gratification to witness the continued prosperity of the Lodge . He regretted that ho had not been entrusted with more work , but he was pleased to say they had that evening had the second degree to work unexpectedly for n brother of another Lodge . The gentleman who was to have been initiate : ! was unavoidably absent , beiug in the Scilly
Isles , bnt he hoped to have the pleasnre of initiating him at the next meeting . It had been mentioned to him that several of tho members considered it advisable to hold a summer banquet , to which their lad } ' friends should be invited , and the idea waa to his mind an excellent one . Ho would be happy to associate
himself with anything ot the kind ; and it a suitable place was selected , and the Clerk of the weather was in good humour , there was every reason to anticipate a successful reunion . He believed tho Treasurer would give notice to bring the matter under consideration at the next Lodge meeting , aud he trusted that , this being tho Jubilee year , it would be carried out with spirit , and be brought to a successful issue . In responding for tho Visitors , Bro . Slack P . M . 831 expressed the satisfaction it afforded them to see such admirable working in
the Lodge , and the hospitality which had been so generously extended (¦ . awards them . Tho health of tho Past . Masters was given from the chair , and Bro , Stewart Secretary , after returning thanks for tho cordiality with which the toast had been received , assured the W . M . thut the Past Masters wonld endeavour in the futnre , as they had in
the past , to promote tho interests of tin Lodge and tho happiness of the brethreu . The W . M . paid a tribnte of thanks to his Officers , all of whom wero competent to work the three degrees , and the proceedings were closed in the usual way by tho Tyler . During a very pleasant ovening 3 omo excellent songs were rendered by the Brethren .
SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE , No . 1602 . A T tho meeting held at the Agricultural Hall , Islington , on 13 . Friday , 25 tii March , there wero present Bros . G . W . Larter W . M , F . ILwse S . W ., Hornan J . W , C . Dearing jun . S . D , Dr . Brown J . D , Garner ' l . G , Hiscock I . P . M . W . S ., E . Payne P . M , John Greenfield P . M ., Norm P . M ., J . Weston P . M . Treasurer , J . Osborn P . M .
P . P . G . Standard Bearer Middlesex Secretary ; Bros . Mark King . borne , Baker , Martin , Everett , Dresden , and others . Visitors—E . Woodman P . M ., Bain , Cain , & c . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last , meeti ig were read and confirmed . Messrs .
Fheophilus Read and John George William Jamc 3 were balloted for , ipproved , and ably initiated by tho W . M . Bro . William Francis , '¦[¦ inagei- of hn Mohavv !; . Minstrels , was balloted for and unanimousl y ¦ lected a , joining member . Bro . Osborn brought forward a motion , : -re ; •' . <¦ i ...-. il-.. i .: :.. T ~! .. re ..,. K .-.. r . _ -t ¦ That in future the meetings in Jul and
y , September , January March 1-0 held , on the Seconal Friday in the month , instead of tho fourth Priday as heretofore . " This motion , whioh ia conjunction with i preeion- resolution , alters fill tho meetings to the second Friday stead of the . fourth in the months in which the Lodge meets , wa 3 ¦ a : lie ' unuuimot' .-ilv . Bro . Osborn then brought under the memhera '
notie - the ease of ji distressed brother , who , on tho motion of Bro . I ' ayne , seconded by Bro . Greenfield , was voted tho sum of five ¦ animus . On the motion of Bro . Payne , seconded by Bro . Hoyse , a IO . O ' ' . ? . ! -. - . 1 (• ; . , . : . . - -- i . 1 L . ,- > .. _ r - . al the value of ten voted to Larter
_ P . . s : jewel or guineas was Bro . ¦ V . ef , one of thoiiiitiele . e of the L ^ dge , for his most valuable services , -. vhich the Lodge i lu .- 'oughly appreciate . On the Lodge proceeding to the election of W . ' d . for the ensuing year , Bro . noyso intimated that having recently taken unto himself a wife , aud although
he t ' eit himself competent to undertake the duties , he would not do ¦ to this year , but would prefer to stand aside for Bro . Hornan . Bro . lie . a so having stated that he was prepared to net if elected , was veeoidiogly duly elected to the office of W . M , and received the conjratuLtiutis of tho Officers and Brethren . Auditors havin" been
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Installation Meetings, &C.
A . Jamieson Stewards , P . Taylor Organist , A . Bailey Ahn ^ nor , and G . Dnfh ' n Tyler . Tho charges having been efficiently delivered by the Installing Officer , Lodge was resumed in the first degreo , when the ballot was opened for Mr . Henry John Bragg , of the Old Bank , Uxbridge , who had been proposed by Bro . Fleming and seconded bv
Bro . Tnplin . Tho voting was unanimously in favour , and Mr . Bragg was duly admitted to a participation in the mysteries aud privileges of Freemasonry , the work being most ably carried out b y the newly-installed W . M . Bro . Bertram Freeman rejoined the Lodgo on tho nomination of Bro . Hall , seconded by Bro . A . J . Hanson .
Bro . W . Coombes , who had for some years held the position of Secretary , aud earred the respect and goodwill of every member-, for the assiduity and attention with which ho studied the interests of the Lodge , and for the complete and efficient way in which he had carried out tho duties of that office , expressed a desire to relinquish the
position in consequence of increasing official business ; and his resignation having been accepted with regret , he was unanimonsl y elected as honorary member in recognition of his valuable services . After tho transaction of some other business Lodge was closed amidst tho customary fraternal greetings . An eloquent banquet having been
discussed , the loyal toasts wero proposed by Iho W . M . and en'husinstieally received , tho solo of tho National Anthem being rendered b y Bro . Arthur Thomas , and "God bless tho Princo of Wales" by Bro . J . Ion Cautle . The Grand Officers and Provincial Grand Officers received their duo meed of praise at the hands of the
W . M . for tho ability and zeal with which they administered their respective duties , aud a sincere hope was expressed that the Provincial Graud Master Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., might speedily bo restored to health , so as to enable him to resume tho work ho performs with so much ability . Regret was also expressed at the
unavoidable absence of tho Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Raymond Thrupp , to whom a deserving tribute was paid as to the manner in which he discharged the duties of his important office , and the namoi of Bros . W . Coombes P . G . S . D ., Lonsdale , and Fohrenbach were associated with the toast . Bro . Coombes , after
thanking tho company for tho kindly manner in which the toast had been received , congratulated the Lodgo upon the fact that tho Province of Middlesex was increasing both iu Lodges and membership . Ho regretted the absence ofthe Provincial Grand Master and his Deputy , and mentioned that n letter of apology had been received
from Bro . J . Dixon-Hartland , M . P ., regretting his inability to attend the meeting . Bro . Lonsdale , in tho uonrso of his reply , expressed his sorrow that tho Lodgo was about to lose the services of Bro . Coombes , who had so zealously and consistently acted as their Secretary . He could well have wished otherwise ; at the s . imo time changes must
inevitably take place in all institution ? . He looked back to the time when some of the most prominent Masons of the present day were associated with tho Royal Union Lodge ; for instance Bro . Ol . uisher , the famous scientist , and Bro . Magnus Ohren , both of whom had received recognition of then-services in Grand Lolge . As- an old
member of the Lodge , to v . Iiich his f-th •;¦ belonged years since , he was gratified to see they had a promising body of young Masons coming L r . va ' . d who would be competent to undertake the necessary duties , and to suslnin th- > p : e-tige which tho Lodge had for so imti ' v ! years enjoyed . Bro . Fohrenbach nlso suitably responded . The ; ,
nealth of the Immediate Pad Ma-drr-, in hi-idvemoo , was then given by the W . M , who spoke of the gr d . ilie ifion the Lodge nod expressed at tho way in which Bro . Hall had fulfilled his duties , aud intimated that a Past Master ' s jewel had been unanimously voted to him by the members , as a mark of est ¦ . en and ia appreciation of tho . interest he
had taken in the a ( lairs of the Lodge . Tie . jewel was in the hands of Bro . Lonsdale , who had fulfilled the duties of tho outgoing Master that day , and ho would present it to Bro . [ Lull at their next meeting , if ho was able to alto : d . Bro . Lonsdale iu proposing the health of the newly-installed W . M , . ' ¦ ¦¦ ¦ i ] ho ivtit confident that Bro . Wilson would prove himself a most capable ruler of the Lodge , and ho
started upon his year of office with every prospect ; of a successful term , inasmuch as no fewer them live candidates had been proposed that evening for initiation . Tho Worshipful Master , in responding , said it was just six and a ha ' . f years since he was initiated into this Lodge , which was the premier Lodge in the Province , and ho had taken a deep into ; est in its affairs ever since . That
ho shonld have attained that pr .. nd position GO soon was a source of the utmost gratification to himself . ITe recollected that ou the night of bis initiation it was intimated that after the expiration of ten years he might hope to aspire to the chair ; and to have- reached that honour iu six and a half years v .-as peculiarly ngrenble to his feelings . The visiters were cordially welcomed
and the names of Bros . Andrews , Morgan , and Kow we : o associated with the toast . Bro . Andrew ? , in the course of bn re pern so spoke oi the ability displayed by the Installing Mas ' m- of Mi day . and s ; h ! it was most gratifying to find t ' ao Lad ; e had ;> man re idy at , a moment ' ,- . notice to undertake that impevtae ! : wok . Ho , also referred at s -m- - length to the useful woik that was d . •¦; . ! i > v the Li dec of Ins-rue ; Pin
in connection w . fch fee Royal Union Lodge . Bro . VV . W . Moegm while regretting that the Lodge lee ; , b . ul . to 1 : ; o the f ervic--s of iPexc-ellent Secretary , could not look n ^ -n ; the , '; eireum dnuoo quite so despairingly : >¦ ¦ ¦ Bro , Loaisd ale peemo 1 to do . rmounaeh r- \ {> , ;¦ > . Ooom ' - 's was in full health and vigour , and after ids I e : g a- - ¦ - ¦ . ! autieu with the Lodge he would still bo ¦ •¦•• hand , ready t , give hw best , mL- 'V :- ami
services when nceesia . ry , although he va- bid an ho . orai-v motiibo-.. He felb quire rnco tha ' : the old a ; .-o "' ' ; i we- ; . ' . I he ;>• V'hmg led broken . These remarks were endors a ! bv B . o . K > w . n'ter which other toast s followed , and weresiiitsiev sckoowh-d vd . Tho p ; ocooj . ings of' a most .- . greeablo evening wero ( nd . oued by an excellent selection of music by Bros . Arthur Thomas , J . I . CantlV- and Jrinv--s Kift .
Fidelity Lodge of Instruction , K " o . 3 . —On Wednesday the 2 3 rd ult ., Bro . Messer ocenpied the chair ; he , v ; n supported b Bros . Jenkins , Hansen , Portland , lions and ( h-cgoi-v . in the varioua
Installation Meetings, &C.
offices , and bv several other brethren . Lodge having been duly opened and tho minutes confirmed , was opened in the 2 nd degree , when Bro . Ferguson worked the 1 st section of tho 2 nd lecture . Lodge was resumed , and tho W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , with Bro . Ross as candidate . Bro . Fergnson worked the 4 th and 5 th sections of the 1 st lecture . Nothing further offering in the wayof Masonic , bnsiuess , Lodge was closed in due form .
FAITH LODGE , No . 141 . TII E members of this Lodge held a regular meeting at Anderton ' s notel , on Tuesday evening last , when the W . M ., Bro . G . Coop ,
presided , supported by Bros . Hakin J . W ., Carter P . M . Treas ., W . Stuart P . M . Sec , Steng S . D ., Weizlar J . D ., Johnson I . G ., Langdale and Corsons Stewards ; Past Master Charles Dairy , T . C . Watts P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , Fro . nholz , Jordan and Green ;
and other members . Tho Visitors included Bros . Rosenberg 2021 , J . Slack P . M . 831 , R . E . H . Davison 1503 , W . Mathan 1539 , A . Grundy 1585 , and W . W . Lee 1897 . Lodgo was opened in form , aud the minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , was advanced to tho second degree , when Bro . It . E . H . Davison , of the
Btirdett-Coutts Lodge , was passed . Opening in the third , Bros . C Taylor and C A . Mailer were raised to the sublime dogree , the wholo of tho working being carried out in a masterly and impressive manner by the W . M . It was unanimously agreed , on the motion of Bro . Fromholz , that tho sum of ten guineas should be
taken from tho Lodge funds and placed on Bro . Dairy s list in aid of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . A petition of a distressed brother was recommended to tbe Board of Benevolence , aud some other bnsinoss having been transacted Lodge was closed with the customary harmony . An excellent banquet svas provided , in
Bro . Clemow ' s ample stylo , and at its conclusion the Loyal and Craft toasts wero duly honoured . The health of the W . M . was proposed in complimentary terms by the Immediate Past Master , and the toast having been received with acclamation , Bro . Coop suitably returned thanks for tho honour done him . It afforded him the utmost
gratification to witness the continued prosperity of the Lodge . He regretted that ho had not been entrusted with more work , but he was pleased to say they had that evening had the second degree to work unexpectedly for n brother of another Lodge . The gentleman who was to have been initiate : ! was unavoidably absent , beiug in the Scilly
Isles , bnt he hoped to have the pleasnre of initiating him at the next meeting . It had been mentioned to him that several of tho members considered it advisable to hold a summer banquet , to which their lad } ' friends should be invited , and the idea waa to his mind an excellent one . Ho would be happy to associate
himself with anything ot the kind ; and it a suitable place was selected , and the Clerk of the weather was in good humour , there was every reason to anticipate a successful reunion . He believed tho Treasurer would give notice to bring the matter under consideration at the next Lodge meeting , aud he trusted that , this being tho Jubilee year , it would be carried out with spirit , and be brought to a successful issue . In responding for tho Visitors , Bro . Slack P . M . 831 expressed the satisfaction it afforded them to see such admirable working in
the Lodge , and the hospitality which had been so generously extended (¦ . awards them . Tho health of tho Past . Masters was given from the chair , and Bro , Stewart Secretary , after returning thanks for tho cordiality with which the toast had been received , assured the W . M . thut the Past Masters wonld endeavour in the futnre , as they had in
the past , to promote tho interests of tin Lodge and tho happiness of the brethreu . The W . M . paid a tribnte of thanks to his Officers , all of whom wero competent to work the three degrees , and the proceedings were closed in the usual way by tho Tyler . During a very pleasant ovening 3 omo excellent songs were rendered by the Brethren .
SIR HUGH MYDDELTON LODGE , No . 1602 . A T tho meeting held at the Agricultural Hall , Islington , on 13 . Friday , 25 tii March , there wero present Bros . G . W . Larter W . M , F . ILwse S . W ., Hornan J . W , C . Dearing jun . S . D , Dr . Brown J . D , Garner ' l . G , Hiscock I . P . M . W . S ., E . Payne P . M , John Greenfield P . M ., Norm P . M ., J . Weston P . M . Treasurer , J . Osborn P . M .
P . P . G . Standard Bearer Middlesex Secretary ; Bros . Mark King . borne , Baker , Martin , Everett , Dresden , and others . Visitors—E . Woodman P . M ., Bain , Cain , & c . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last , meeti ig were read and confirmed . Messrs .
Fheophilus Read and John George William Jamc 3 were balloted for , ipproved , and ably initiated by tho W . M . Bro . William Francis , '¦[¦ inagei- of hn Mohavv !; . Minstrels , was balloted for and unanimousl y ¦ lected a , joining member . Bro . Osborn brought forward a motion , : -re ; •' . <¦ i ...-. il-.. i .: :.. T ~! .. re ..,. K .-.. r . _ -t ¦ That in future the meetings in Jul and
y , September , January March 1-0 held , on the Seconal Friday in the month , instead of tho fourth Priday as heretofore . " This motion , whioh ia conjunction with i preeion- resolution , alters fill tho meetings to the second Friday stead of the . fourth in the months in which the Lodge meets , wa 3 ¦ a : lie ' unuuimot' .-ilv . Bro . Osborn then brought under the memhera '
notie - the ease of ji distressed brother , who , on tho motion of Bro . I ' ayne , seconded by Bro . Greenfield , was voted tho sum of five ¦ animus . On the motion of Bro . Payne , seconded by Bro . Hoyse , a IO . O ' ' . ? . ! -. - . 1 (• ; . , . : . . - -- i . 1 L . ,- > .. _ r - . al the value of ten voted to Larter
_ P . . s : jewel or guineas was Bro . ¦ V . ef , one of thoiiiitiele . e of the L ^ dge , for his most valuable services , -. vhich the Lodge i lu .- 'oughly appreciate . On the Lodge proceeding to the election of W . ' d . for the ensuing year , Bro . noyso intimated that having recently taken unto himself a wife , aud although
he t ' eit himself competent to undertake the duties , he would not do ¦ to this year , but would prefer to stand aside for Bro . Hornan . Bro . lie . a so having stated that he was prepared to net if elected , was veeoidiogly duly elected to the office of W . M , and received the conjratuLtiutis of tho Officers and Brethren . Auditors havin" been