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satisfied he was a good Mason , and that ho would do credit to tho City of Westminster Lodgo . During tho evening , aud after most of the brethren had dispersed , Bro . Scott , Secretary , suggested that the Lodgo should havo a ball in Januarv , to give the wives , sisters , and

ladies a treat . This was approved of by tho AV . M . and brethren , who at once subscribed about £ 10 as a guarantee fund for tho purpose , to avoid taking from the funds of the Lodgo . Bros . Beck , Eastgate , Lewns , & c , enlivened tho proceedings with music , and tho W . M . gave a recitation .

Samson Lodge , No . 1668 . —The members held their first regular meeting , after tho summer vacation , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Tuesday , tho 2 nd inst . Tho following were present : —Bros . Marcus I ) . Loewenstark W . M ., J . D . Barnett S . AV , AV . II . G . Rndderforth J . AV ., A . D . Loowenstark Treasurer , Baron D . Barnett J . D ., J . Lover I . G ., S . Wasserhorg D . C ; Bros . H . Aarons ,

AV . Longhton , M . Wilson , J . Quincey , H . Jewel , A . Cohen , W . "Williams , J . G . Thomas , M . Eileuborg . Visitors—Bros . Valentino and 11 . Myers , of tho Tranquillity Lodgo , No . 185 . Tho Lodgo was opened by tho AV . M . shortly after five o ' clock , and the minutes of the regular meeting of 1 st May , and of tho emergency meetings of 5 th June , 3 rd July , and 9 th August wero read aud confirmed . Bros . AV . AVilliams

and M . Eilenberg wero then raised to the 3 rd degree . Mr . John Elkan was initiated into Freemasonry in a very impressive manner by thoW . M ., nftcrwhich tho AV . M . passed Bros . 11 . Jewell and Albert Cohen . Propositions for initiation and joining were then made . Tho Secretary submitted tho bye-laws of tho Lodgo for confirmation , and after the brethren had thoroughl y discussed them , they were

unanimously confirmed , they having been formally adopted at a previous mooting . Letters of apology wero received from two of the officers , who were unavoidably absent . There being no farther business , tho Lodge was adjourned till 6 th November , and tho brethren proceeded to banquet . The usual Loyal aud Masonic toasts wero given and heartily received . Tho Initiates' health was given and

ably responded to . Altogether , the brethren spent a very pleasant evening , chiefly owing to the music that was provided ; tho W . M . contributed a violin solo , Miss Loewenstark played a pianoforte solo , and Miss Eugenie Samuel sang with great effect , nnd waa heartil y applauded after her respective songs . Tho members of the Lod ge also assisted in the musical arrange meats , and the brethren did not separate until 11 o ' clock , having thoroughly enjoyed themselves .

Rothesay Lodge , No . 1687 . —This recently consecrated Lodge held its first meeting of tho season at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s-inn-fields , ou AVednesday last . Bros . Louis Beck AV . M ., Kirk S . AV ., Hancock J . AV ,, AV . C . Parsons Secretary , Docker S . D ., Cropland J . D ., Onthwaito I . G ., Borrow as Organist , and a numerous assemblage of the brethren . The minutes of the former aud emergency meetings were read and confirmed . Bros . Dnret , Jones , and Lucas were passed ;

Messrs . AV . Taylor , E . AV . Livermorc , J . AV . Dunton , and G . C . Michels wero balloted for and unanimously accepted . These gentlemen were then initiated into the Order by the AV . M ., the ceremony being perfectl y and impressively rendered . Bros . A . Magillivray 1559 , H . Henton 1559 , and J . AVako 749 , were elected joining members . Propositions for joining and initiation were handed iu , and the Lodge was closed nntil the first Wednesday iu November . The brethren

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then sat down to a banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . Gosden , that gave great satisfaction . Tho W . M " ., in proposing the toast of H . R . H . tho Princo of AVales M . AV . G . M ., said they wero proud to have him at the head of tho Order , especially so tho members of this Lodge , from the fact of H . R . H . allowing them tho use of his title and his arms , as Dnko . of Rothesay , on the banner of the Lodge . ( Cheers ) .

After the toasts of tho R . AV . Pro G . M ., D . G . M ., and tho rest of the Grand Officers , Bro . AV . C . Parsons Sec . and acting I . P . M . rose : ho had a pleasing duty to perform , to propose a toast in the absence of their Treasurer , Bro . Swallow ; tho health of the AV . M ., whom they all respect . Ho does all in his power to promote tho interests of tho Lodgo , and ho deserved their thanks for the able manner ho had

conducted their various ceremonies . Bro . Beck returned thanks . Ho regretted the absence , on account of illness in his family , of Bro . Swallow . It had always boon his ambition to become AV . M . Tho Lodge had made a good selection of officers , and he was sure that under their conduct affairs would flourish . Ho would over keep its interests at heart ; ho again thanked them for their kind expressions .

Tho next toast was that of the Visitors , who severally responded and complimented tho W . M . The W . M . then proposed tho toast of the Initiates ; there were seven present , some having been initiated at tho former meetings . He was sure , by the attention they had paid to the ceremony , thoy would bo an acquisition to tho Order . Bros . Livermore , Dnret , Michels , and Taylor returned thanks , and tho

W . M . than gave tho health of tho Treasurer aud Secretary . All regretted the absence of tho former brother ; ho suggested that a letter be sent from the Lodgo , expressing its sympathy . AVith regard to Bro . Parsons , he is well known and equally respected ; the members are proud of him , for no Lodgo could havo a better Secretary . Bro . Parsons returned thanks . Anything he could do for the welfare

of tho Lodgo would be his especial care . At a future timo he would ask them to look to the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason ' s heart—Charity . He bad been , and hoped to be again , a Steward for one of tho Charities , and ho would ask tho new initiates either to become Subscribers or Life Governors . ( Cheers ) . In speaking to tho toast of tho Officers , the AV . M . said he hoped they would place the

S . W . in the chair ; ho would havo great pleasure in installing thab brother as his successor ; all tho officers wero good working Masons . This having been responded to , tho Tyler ' s toast was given and tho brethren separated , after passing a very agreeable and harmonious evening . Visitors—Bros . Archibald Naglo 186 , C . Palmer 11193 ,

Bignell 2 , G . AVood 1528 , Abbott P . M . 9 , Capt . Baxter AV . M . Grand Stewards' Lodge , J . Berror 190 , Lakin S . W . ISO , II . M . Levy "P . M . 188 . Some very excellent singing emanated from the AV . M ., Bros . Baxter and Outhwaite ; Bro . Berrow played some capital mnsic on the pianoforte .

Brecknock Lodge , No . 651 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Monday tho 1 st of October , at tho Masonic Rooms , Castle Hotel , Brecon . Present—Bros . Richard Webb W . M ., A . Phipps S . AV ., T . Butcher J . W ., J . A . AVhittlo Sec , Thos . Jonos S . D ., J . G .

AVotton J . D ., H . O . Avelino Mayhery Steward , AVm . AVebb I . G ., Adam Orlopp Tyler . Past Masters Bros . T . D . Eoberts , E . C . Phillips , H . C . Rich . Tho business comprised the passing of Bros . T . C . Bargravo AVatkins and John Morgan , and the consideration of several matters of interest to the members and the Craft at large .

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List Of Rare & Valuable Works On Freemasonry,

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