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The Grand Treasurer , who was warmly cheered on rising to reply , said if he had been instrumental in bringing together a Lodge which had so magnificent and phenomenal a record , he must confess that he could not have achieved so much but for the assistance he had received from his Officers and Brethren . Might the future of the Lodge be as glorious as its inception had been .
In subsequently proposing the Visitors , Bro Bailey coupled the toast with the name of Bro . Alderman Vaughan Morgan , and bore testimony to the charming , kindly , and graceful manner in which he had foregone his intention of standing for the Grand Treasurership in his favour . Such an act was exceptional , and they were all pledged to Bro . Morgan's election , he hoped without a contest , next year . Several Brethren replied . Other toasts followed .
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WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . THIS flourishing Lodge of Instruction held its usual meeting at Bro . George C . Butcher ' s , Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Boad , on Tuesday , Bro . C . T . Brown W . M ., assisted by Bro . 0 . E . Lilly S . W .,
T . W . Mogford J . W ., G . E . D . Mogford S . D ., H . Bagnall J . D ., A . L . Bitters I . G ., F . Wortham Sec , B . J . Bogers P . M . Treas ., H . Dehane P . M . 1543 P . P . S . G . D . Preceptor , George C . Butcher , J . Millar J . W . 2362 , J . Wynman ( F REEMASON ' CHBONICLE ) , F . Beesley , Major Beed . and several others . The W . M . opened the Lodge to the second degree . Bro . Beesley was entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed .
The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and the same Brother acted as candidate for passing . We must compliment Bro . Brown on his excellent working of the ceremonies . Bro . J . Millar J . W . and Founder of 2362 was elected a member . Bro . Lilly was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting . The annual supper takes place on Tuesday next , at Bro . George C . Butcher ' s , and we are pleased to say that Bro . H . Dehane P . M . 1543 P . P . S . G . D . will preside on that evening .
HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . THE usual weekly meeting was held at the Prince of Wales , Bishop ' s Boad , Paddington , on Monday . Being the Officers' night , and through the unavoidable absence of the W . M . Bro . J . S . Hayes W . M .-elect of the Mother Lodge , Bro . A . Clark P . M . 1668 took the chair , and opened the Lodge to the third degree .
The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Clark performing the work in a most able manner , with Bro . H . Dehane P . M . 1543 P . P . S . G . D . acting as D , C . Bro . J . S . Hayes W . M .-elect 1425 arriving at this point , took the chair , and invested his Officers . Bro . H . Chappie P . M . 1425 concluded tbe ceremony , giving the separate addresses in his usual masterly manner .
Bro . B . J . Sullivan was elected a member , and suitably responded . There were present Bros . A . Clark P . M . W . M ., F . Corthine S . W ., T . M . Lamble J . W ., T . D . Hood S . D ., H . Crookes J . D ., G . Weaver I . G ., W . Smith Steward , H . Dehane P . M . P . P . S . G . D . Sec , M . Bozenburg P . M . 1425 , H . Harris , S . Manne , H . Cam , J . Heilbron , E . J . Potter , H . Chappie P . M . 1425 , W . J . Hutchins P . M . 1425 , R . Sullivan 1668 , J . Spinks jun . S . D . 1425 , E . Lewis , W . Collison , 0 . Coleman P . M . 1425 , J . Wynman ( FBEEMASON ' S CHBONICLE ) , H . Campbell , J . S . Hayes W . M .-elect .
MOUNT-EDGCUMBE LODGE , No . 1446 . ON the 28 th ult ., at the Havelock Arms , Naylor Boad , S . E ., Bro . A . E . Mullins Sec . W . M ., J . Hills S . W ., F . Upton J . W ., C . Plant S . D ., B . E . Lane J . D ., H . E . Lane I . G ., and other Brethren . Bro . Hills worked the second section of tbe first lecture , and Bro . Plant the third section , assisted by the Brethren . Ihe ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . H . E . Lane acting as candidate . Bro . R . E . Lane was elected W . M . for the next meeting .
On the 5 th inst ., Bro . R . E . Lane W . M ., Carey S . W ., Hills J . W ., C . Lawrence Treas ., A . E . Mullins Sec , Fisher S . D ., Morse J . D ., Pickering , Stewart , Johnson , Tofts , Mansfield , Cornford , Whitehead , Omash , and Andrews Preceptor . Lodge opened and called off and on . The ceremony of initiation was
rehearsed , Bro . Mansfield acting as candidate . Bro . Hills gave the charge after the initiation . Bro . Cornford worked the second , and Bro . Omash the third sections of the lecture , assisted by the Brethren . Bro . Carey was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week ; he responded and appointed Officers in rotation .
It was proposed and seconded and carried unanimously , that the question of discussing the best means of getting a better attendance should remain in abeyance .
CRUSADERS LODGE , No . 1677 . AT the Northampton Arms , on Friday , 1 st inst ., Bro . U . B . Ladler W . M ., W . J . Doubtfire S . W ., A . White J . W ., W . J . Hunter Treasurer , C . Weeden Preceptor , E . Dimes Secretary . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Henry candidate . Bro . Smith answered the questions leading to the second degree , and was entrusted .
The Lodgo was opened in the second degree , when the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Speller , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The W . M . returned to the chair and resumed and closed the Lodge . A Committee meeting was then formed of the Crusaders Masonic Charitable Association when two ballots took place , these resulting in favour of Bros . Blake and Collingridge .
PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 1743 . THE sixth annual dinner was held at Bidler ' s Hotel , Holborn , E . G ., on Monday , 4 th inst . The Lodge was previously opened and five new members were elected . Twenty-five Brethren sat down to a most excellent x | i-t , v Inch i id ctedii to tlie Host Bro . Jno . Whaley . j . i . ^ ,. oi _ th . C ^ ue ^ ii » a » ILCCINI u with musical honours , and after the usual . Masonic toasts were disposed of , Brother G . S . Daunton proposed the health of the Chairman , which was received with great enthusiasm .
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In replying , the Chairman expressed his gratification for the evident appreciation of his services as Preceptor . It was a subject for pleasant reflection for him to look back on the goodly number of Brethren who were either Masters of Lodges or Past Masters , who had received their Masonic training in this Lodge of Instruction .
The Perseverance Lodge of Instruction was proposed by Bro . Farrington , in eloquent terms . A song , " Birds of Passage , " by Bro . Linfoot , was much enjoyed by the company . Bro . G . S . Daunton the Secretary replied for the Lodge , and remarked that the policy of the Preceptor was an excellent one , and that was to confine the work to perfecting Brethren in the initiation , passing , raising , and installation ceremonies , with little lectures on the why and wherefore in between .
The next toast , the Treasurer and Secretary , was proposed by the popular Bro . F . W . Bobinson . Bro . W . Perrins sang " Queen of the Earth " in a style which brought forth well-deserved applause . The Treasurer Bro . A . Collins , who has only recently been elected to this important office , but nevertheless appears to be held in high esteem by the members , replied for the Officers , promising assiduity to the duties of the post he had undertaken .
The toast of the Perseverance Lodge was proposed by the Chairman . In his remarks he expressed regret that the attendance book did not show a predominance of its members , yet still he was glad to work under their licence or warrant , and hoped that the causeof his regret might be speedily removed . A recitation by Bro . F . W . Bobinson followed , of a mirth-provoking character .
The only member of Perseverance Lodge present was Bro . H . J . Bridgman , who ably responded to the toast , and promised to do his utmost to influence the rising members of the Parent Lodge to assist in the good work of making successful the useful Lodge of Instruction which was working under their sanction .
Bro . Linfoot , by desire of the Chairman , gave a song , " The Smuggler King , " which performance was much admired . The toast of the Visitors was proposed by Bro . S . B . Phillips , in a befitting manner , which was followed by a humourous account of how the Battle of Waterloo was won by " Bill Adams . "
Brother A . R . Chamberlayne P . P . G . Beg . Essex responded . In his observations he touched upon his close relationship with many of the Brethren present , in connection with his Masonic career , and bore testimony to the excellent training which aspiring young Masons might obtain if they would only join this efficient Lodge of Instruction . He expressed the hope that the time would come when he might again become a member of the Perseverance Lodge , in which he was initiated , and from which , for private reasons , he had felt himself called upon to resign .
Bro . P . M . Davis , of the Finsbury Park Lodge , next responded in a very fluent way , particularly commending the policy of Bro . Poore , in not going in for the section lectures , but leaving them to special Lodges of Instruction , which could command the attendance of Brethren who had passed the chair , whose energies were not absorbed by their ordinary duties , and who were blessed with plenty of means , leisure and commendable ambition .
A song " The Distant Shore " followed , Bro . W . Perrins doing ample justice to this beautiful composition . The Perseverance Lodge of Instruction Benevolent Association was proposed by Bro . A . Collins , followed by a song , by Bro . Linfoot , " Father O'Flynn . "
Brother F . W . Bobinson , in reply , pointed out the good work this Association had done , and hoped the members would do all they could to support it , in the continuance of its excellent object . The Secretary proposed the health of the pianist and entertainers , also the host , who had so carefully provided for their comforts . This was cordially received . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a successful annual celebration .
BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . AT the Bow Bells , Bow Boad , on Wednesday , 6 th inst ., Bro . W . Boyce P . M . W . M ., Joss S . W ., Pollock J . W ., Whitlock S . D ., F . A . Slater J . D ., Alberg I . G ., De Casseres Preceptor , F . Thornton Sec , A . Marks , S . S . Parker , J . Holland , Napthali , Goulston , Bettinson , Fennell , Mitchel , Symons , Towner , Oxley P . M ., Owers , J . Gibbs P . M ., Ben Johnson P . M ., G . Warn P . M . and J . Harvey .
The ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Marks candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second degree and the Brethren assisted Bro . Oxley P . M . to work the first and third , and Bro . De Casseres the fourth section of the lecture . Bro . Goulston afterwards worked the first section of the first lecture . The Lodge adjourned to Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., on which date Bro . Joss will occupy the chair .
CITADEL LODGE , No . 1897 . ON the 1 st inst ., at Bro . Witte's , Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst Boad , Brother J . J . Lamigeon W . M ., I . P . Cohen P . M . S . W ., D . Bomain J . W ., F . Dunstan Preceptor , Harry Willsmer Sec , Captain Schlosshauer S . D . T Matthews J . D ., Jones I . G ., Feistel , Galley , Witte , & c . The ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed . The Lodge was opened and closed in the third degree . Bro . I . P . Cohen was elected W . M . for next meeting .
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NEWSTEAD LODGE , No . 47 . npHE regular meeting was held on Tuesday , 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall JL Nottingham , under the presidency of Bro . A . Aldam W . M ., when some routine business was transacted . The arrangements for the annual picnic were discussed , and on the suggestion of the W . M . it was decided to hold the day ' s outing at Denton .
LODGE OF INTEGRITY , No . 163 . THE regular meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Wednesday , the 29 th ult ., Bro . S . Gaskill W . M ., B . Alf . Hepworth I . P . M ., H . A . Owles S . W ., Fred Walmsley J . W ., J . M . Sinclair P . M . P . P . G . D . Treas ., J . G . Mead Sec , H . R . Yates S . D ., J . H . Studd 3 . D ., Wm . Morton
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The Grand Treasurer , who was warmly cheered on rising to reply , said if he had been instrumental in bringing together a Lodge which had so magnificent and phenomenal a record , he must confess that he could not have achieved so much but for the assistance he had received from his Officers and Brethren . Might the future of the Lodge be as glorious as its inception had been .
In subsequently proposing the Visitors , Bro Bailey coupled the toast with the name of Bro . Alderman Vaughan Morgan , and bore testimony to the charming , kindly , and graceful manner in which he had foregone his intention of standing for the Grand Treasurership in his favour . Such an act was exceptional , and they were all pledged to Bro . Morgan's election , he hoped without a contest , next year . Several Brethren replied . Other toasts followed .
INSTBTJCTION
WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . THIS flourishing Lodge of Instruction held its usual meeting at Bro . George C . Butcher ' s , Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Boad , on Tuesday , Bro . C . T . Brown W . M ., assisted by Bro . 0 . E . Lilly S . W .,
T . W . Mogford J . W ., G . E . D . Mogford S . D ., H . Bagnall J . D ., A . L . Bitters I . G ., F . Wortham Sec , B . J . Bogers P . M . Treas ., H . Dehane P . M . 1543 P . P . S . G . D . Preceptor , George C . Butcher , J . Millar J . W . 2362 , J . Wynman ( F REEMASON ' CHBONICLE ) , F . Beesley , Major Beed . and several others . The W . M . opened the Lodge to the second degree . Bro . Beesley was entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed .
The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and the same Brother acted as candidate for passing . We must compliment Bro . Brown on his excellent working of the ceremonies . Bro . J . Millar J . W . and Founder of 2362 was elected a member . Bro . Lilly was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting . The annual supper takes place on Tuesday next , at Bro . George C . Butcher ' s , and we are pleased to say that Bro . H . Dehane P . M . 1543 P . P . S . G . D . will preside on that evening .
HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . THE usual weekly meeting was held at the Prince of Wales , Bishop ' s Boad , Paddington , on Monday . Being the Officers' night , and through the unavoidable absence of the W . M . Bro . J . S . Hayes W . M .-elect of the Mother Lodge , Bro . A . Clark P . M . 1668 took the chair , and opened the Lodge to the third degree .
The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Clark performing the work in a most able manner , with Bro . H . Dehane P . M . 1543 P . P . S . G . D . acting as D , C . Bro . J . S . Hayes W . M .-elect 1425 arriving at this point , took the chair , and invested his Officers . Bro . H . Chappie P . M . 1425 concluded tbe ceremony , giving the separate addresses in his usual masterly manner .
Bro . B . J . Sullivan was elected a member , and suitably responded . There were present Bros . A . Clark P . M . W . M ., F . Corthine S . W ., T . M . Lamble J . W ., T . D . Hood S . D ., H . Crookes J . D ., G . Weaver I . G ., W . Smith Steward , H . Dehane P . M . P . P . S . G . D . Sec , M . Bozenburg P . M . 1425 , H . Harris , S . Manne , H . Cam , J . Heilbron , E . J . Potter , H . Chappie P . M . 1425 , W . J . Hutchins P . M . 1425 , R . Sullivan 1668 , J . Spinks jun . S . D . 1425 , E . Lewis , W . Collison , 0 . Coleman P . M . 1425 , J . Wynman ( FBEEMASON ' S CHBONICLE ) , H . Campbell , J . S . Hayes W . M .-elect .
MOUNT-EDGCUMBE LODGE , No . 1446 . ON the 28 th ult ., at the Havelock Arms , Naylor Boad , S . E ., Bro . A . E . Mullins Sec . W . M ., J . Hills S . W ., F . Upton J . W ., C . Plant S . D ., B . E . Lane J . D ., H . E . Lane I . G ., and other Brethren . Bro . Hills worked the second section of tbe first lecture , and Bro . Plant the third section , assisted by the Brethren . Ihe ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . H . E . Lane acting as candidate . Bro . R . E . Lane was elected W . M . for the next meeting .
On the 5 th inst ., Bro . R . E . Lane W . M ., Carey S . W ., Hills J . W ., C . Lawrence Treas ., A . E . Mullins Sec , Fisher S . D ., Morse J . D ., Pickering , Stewart , Johnson , Tofts , Mansfield , Cornford , Whitehead , Omash , and Andrews Preceptor . Lodge opened and called off and on . The ceremony of initiation was
rehearsed , Bro . Mansfield acting as candidate . Bro . Hills gave the charge after the initiation . Bro . Cornford worked the second , and Bro . Omash the third sections of the lecture , assisted by the Brethren . Bro . Carey was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week ; he responded and appointed Officers in rotation .
It was proposed and seconded and carried unanimously , that the question of discussing the best means of getting a better attendance should remain in abeyance .
CRUSADERS LODGE , No . 1677 . AT the Northampton Arms , on Friday , 1 st inst ., Bro . U . B . Ladler W . M ., W . J . Doubtfire S . W ., A . White J . W ., W . J . Hunter Treasurer , C . Weeden Preceptor , E . Dimes Secretary . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Henry candidate . Bro . Smith answered the questions leading to the second degree , and was entrusted .
The Lodgo was opened in the second degree , when the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Speller , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The W . M . returned to the chair and resumed and closed the Lodge . A Committee meeting was then formed of the Crusaders Masonic Charitable Association when two ballots took place , these resulting in favour of Bros . Blake and Collingridge .
PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 1743 . THE sixth annual dinner was held at Bidler ' s Hotel , Holborn , E . G ., on Monday , 4 th inst . The Lodge was previously opened and five new members were elected . Twenty-five Brethren sat down to a most excellent x | i-t , v Inch i id ctedii to tlie Host Bro . Jno . Whaley . j . i . ^ ,. oi _ th . C ^ ue ^ ii » a » ILCCINI u with musical honours , and after the usual . Masonic toasts were disposed of , Brother G . S . Daunton proposed the health of the Chairman , which was received with great enthusiasm .
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In replying , the Chairman expressed his gratification for the evident appreciation of his services as Preceptor . It was a subject for pleasant reflection for him to look back on the goodly number of Brethren who were either Masters of Lodges or Past Masters , who had received their Masonic training in this Lodge of Instruction .
The Perseverance Lodge of Instruction was proposed by Bro . Farrington , in eloquent terms . A song , " Birds of Passage , " by Bro . Linfoot , was much enjoyed by the company . Bro . G . S . Daunton the Secretary replied for the Lodge , and remarked that the policy of the Preceptor was an excellent one , and that was to confine the work to perfecting Brethren in the initiation , passing , raising , and installation ceremonies , with little lectures on the why and wherefore in between .
The next toast , the Treasurer and Secretary , was proposed by the popular Bro . F . W . Bobinson . Bro . W . Perrins sang " Queen of the Earth " in a style which brought forth well-deserved applause . The Treasurer Bro . A . Collins , who has only recently been elected to this important office , but nevertheless appears to be held in high esteem by the members , replied for the Officers , promising assiduity to the duties of the post he had undertaken .
The toast of the Perseverance Lodge was proposed by the Chairman . In his remarks he expressed regret that the attendance book did not show a predominance of its members , yet still he was glad to work under their licence or warrant , and hoped that the causeof his regret might be speedily removed . A recitation by Bro . F . W . Bobinson followed , of a mirth-provoking character .
The only member of Perseverance Lodge present was Bro . H . J . Bridgman , who ably responded to the toast , and promised to do his utmost to influence the rising members of the Parent Lodge to assist in the good work of making successful the useful Lodge of Instruction which was working under their sanction .
Bro . Linfoot , by desire of the Chairman , gave a song , " The Smuggler King , " which performance was much admired . The toast of the Visitors was proposed by Bro . S . B . Phillips , in a befitting manner , which was followed by a humourous account of how the Battle of Waterloo was won by " Bill Adams . "
Brother A . R . Chamberlayne P . P . G . Beg . Essex responded . In his observations he touched upon his close relationship with many of the Brethren present , in connection with his Masonic career , and bore testimony to the excellent training which aspiring young Masons might obtain if they would only join this efficient Lodge of Instruction . He expressed the hope that the time would come when he might again become a member of the Perseverance Lodge , in which he was initiated , and from which , for private reasons , he had felt himself called upon to resign .
Bro . P . M . Davis , of the Finsbury Park Lodge , next responded in a very fluent way , particularly commending the policy of Bro . Poore , in not going in for the section lectures , but leaving them to special Lodges of Instruction , which could command the attendance of Brethren who had passed the chair , whose energies were not absorbed by their ordinary duties , and who were blessed with plenty of means , leisure and commendable ambition .
A song " The Distant Shore " followed , Bro . W . Perrins doing ample justice to this beautiful composition . The Perseverance Lodge of Instruction Benevolent Association was proposed by Bro . A . Collins , followed by a song , by Bro . Linfoot , " Father O'Flynn . "
Brother F . W . Bobinson , in reply , pointed out the good work this Association had done , and hoped the members would do all they could to support it , in the continuance of its excellent object . The Secretary proposed the health of the pianist and entertainers , also the host , who had so carefully provided for their comforts . This was cordially received . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a successful annual celebration .
BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . AT the Bow Bells , Bow Boad , on Wednesday , 6 th inst ., Bro . W . Boyce P . M . W . M ., Joss S . W ., Pollock J . W ., Whitlock S . D ., F . A . Slater J . D ., Alberg I . G ., De Casseres Preceptor , F . Thornton Sec , A . Marks , S . S . Parker , J . Holland , Napthali , Goulston , Bettinson , Fennell , Mitchel , Symons , Towner , Oxley P . M ., Owers , J . Gibbs P . M ., Ben Johnson P . M ., G . Warn P . M . and J . Harvey .
The ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Marks candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second degree and the Brethren assisted Bro . Oxley P . M . to work the first and third , and Bro . De Casseres the fourth section of the lecture . Bro . Goulston afterwards worked the first section of the first lecture . The Lodge adjourned to Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., on which date Bro . Joss will occupy the chair .
CITADEL LODGE , No . 1897 . ON the 1 st inst ., at Bro . Witte's , Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst Boad , Brother J . J . Lamigeon W . M ., I . P . Cohen P . M . S . W ., D . Bomain J . W ., F . Dunstan Preceptor , Harry Willsmer Sec , Captain Schlosshauer S . D . T Matthews J . D ., Jones I . G ., Feistel , Galley , Witte , & c . The ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed . The Lodge was opened and closed in the third degree . Bro . I . P . Cohen was elected W . M . for next meeting .
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NEWSTEAD LODGE , No . 47 . npHE regular meeting was held on Tuesday , 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall JL Nottingham , under the presidency of Bro . A . Aldam W . M ., when some routine business was transacted . The arrangements for the annual picnic were discussed , and on the suggestion of the W . M . it was decided to hold the day ' s outing at Denton .
LODGE OF INTEGRITY , No . 163 . THE regular meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Wednesday , the 29 th ult ., Bro . S . Gaskill W . M ., B . Alf . Hepworth I . P . M ., H . A . Owles S . W ., Fred Walmsley J . W ., J . M . Sinclair P . M . P . P . G . D . Treas ., J . G . Mead Sec , H . R . Yates S . D ., J . H . Studd 3 . D ., Wm . Morton