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Sincerity Lodge , No . 174;—The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street , City . Bro . G . T . H . Seddon W . M ., C . II . Webb S . W ., G . Jonea J . W ., J . Newton P . M . Sec , C . Lacey , G . J . Hilliard , E . J . Moore , and W . C . Barlow P . M . 's , Fred Brown S . D ., J . S . Fraser J . D ., A . H . Brown I . G ., Miller W . S ., and numerous brethren . Lodge
having been regularly opened , the ballot was brought into requisition , the names of two gentlemen being submitted for initiation , the result proved to be in their favour . Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and Bro . Mumford waa passed . On tho resumption of tho Lodge , Messrs . John William Walker " and Samuel Green were introduced , and received from the AV . M . the benefit of initiation . There
being no other business to transact , the W . M . proceeded to close the Lodgo , and the brethren repaired to supper . At its conclusion the usual toasts wero introduced . TheLodge of Sincerity was , the W . M . said , at all times delighted to honour the toast of tho initiates , and always pleased to welcome gentlemen whom thoy felt assured would be a credit to the Lodge . One of tho initiates of the evening had
been known to the W . M . from his boyhood . His father had worked well for the Craft and its Charities , and the W . M . had no doubt the son would follow in his good ways . Bro . Green came among them well recommended , and would doubtless prove an acquisition . Bro . Walker tendered histhanka for having been admitted to the Lodge , as also did Bro . Green . He would do everything that lay in his power
to make himself worthy of the confidence reposed in him . Bro . Newton next proposed the health of the W . M . His Masonic qualities were well known . The way in which he that evening performed tho two ceremonies which were required of him showed that he waa quite capable of conducting tho affairs of a Lodge . The candidates could not but havo been impressed with what they
had witnessed . He concluded by tendering , on behalf of tho members , hearty good wishes to Bro . Seddon , and wished him long life and a prosperous career . Bro . Seddon expressed the pleasure it afforded him to be so kindly received as he was in the Sincerity Lodge . He regretted ho had not been able to perform tho work of the day to his own satisfaction , but he was suffering from so severe a cold that he
was unable to make the ceremony as impressive as he wished . He need hardly say it was his desire to do the work of his office as well as it is possible for it to be done . He now gave the health of the visitors . The Lodge of Sincerity prided itself , among other things , on its hospitality . He was sorry that Bro . John Stevens and Bro . John Berry , both of whom had promised to attend , were not among them .
Two visitors having acknowledged tho toast , that of the Past Masters followed . The brethren of 174 had every reason to bo proud of their Past Masters ; so long aa they were among them they wero certain of success . The W . M . referred to the absence , throngh illness , of tho I . P . M ., and expressed a wish that Bro . Appleby would be able to join them at the next meeting . He also mentioned tho condition of
Bro . Gee , one of tho oldest P . M . ' s of the Lodge , who , he regretted to say , was near his end . The doctors had dismissed him , saying thoy could do nothing , ancl it was only a matter of a very few days ere their brother would be no moro . Bros . Barlow and Newton replied . Tho toast of the Charities was next brought to the consideration of the brethren . The W . M . could never forget the reception he , as
W . M . of Sincerity Lodge , received nt the Festival of the Benevolent Institution ; it showed him that the efforts of tho brethren had won a name for the Lodge of which ihey could boast , and of which they must be extremely proud . It had urged him ou to further efforts . They had two members of the Lodge at work as Stewards—Bro . Perceval , representing the Girls' School , and Bro . C . Lacey , the
Boys' . Both are worthy brethren . When they say they will represent the Lodge the brethren may rest assurred it will not bo their fault if they do not do so creditably . Bro . Perceval had had tho pleasure of representing the Lodge at tho Festivals of our Institutions on two previous occasions , on one of which ho had taken np 125 guineas , and on the other 110 guineas . His present list amounted
to £ 60 . He hoped the brethren would enable him , before the day of the Festival , to increase this to a three figure total . Bro . Lacey esteemed it a great honour to be entrusted with the representation of tho Sincerity Lodge . He had done so at several previous Festivals , and had always been well supported . Ho asked for a
continnance of aid from the brethren , and trusted ho should have as liberal a response as was accorded Bro . Perceval . To tho toast of the Officers , Bros . Webb , Jones aud Miller replied ; after which the Tyler ' s toast was given , and this brought the proceedings to a termination .
St . David ' s Lodge , No . 1147 . —The regular monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester , on Tnesday , the 10 th inst . Present—Bros . J . Davies W . M ., T . Elliott I . P . M ., J . Taylor S . W ., Wm . Haddeu J . W ., J . 0 . Evans Sec , F . Griffin Treas ., T . R . Williams P . M . B . C ., R . Barlow S . D ., J . B . Seel J . D ., E . Stavely I . G ., W . Palmer aud J . Brown Stewards , Jas . Sly Tyler .
P . M . 's Bros . T . Gibson , E . Williams , E . Jone ? , T . R . Peel , and Bros . R . Chadwick , D . Rongh , G . H . Hewardine , E . Tootill , & c . Visitors—C Downey 460 , W . Batty 1387 , T . Heighvvay 1357 , S . Davies P . M . 1052 , & c . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last regular meeting read and ratified . The ballot was taken for Mr . Murray , and resulting in his favour , that gentleman was initiated into the
mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The ceremony was ably performed by tho VVorshipfnl Master , considering this was his first candidate , and it being only his second night in tho chair . W . Brother Davies is very impressive , aud this lends to stamp on tho mind of au initiate the beanty aud solemnity of our ceremonies . The working tools were explained by the W . M ., ancl tho charge delivered by Bro .
S . Warden . Locige was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned , by command of the VV . M ., to supper , where each enjoyed tho amplo bnt not extravagant fare provided . On the removal of the cloth , the Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M ., aud heartily honoured by the company . Iu due course the Worshipful Master rose to propose the health of Bro . Murray , This , aa might be
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expected , gave him an infinite amount of pleasure . He had known Bro . Murray long as a friend , now he greeted him as a brother in Freemasonry . Bro . Murray wonld find that thia term was not an empty one ; tho outside world know nothing of its application , because tho uninitiated know next to nothing of our grand institution . Every principle taught tended to raise a man higher from a moral stand .
point . All its ritual and precepts bind man to man moro closely ; all its teachings aro worthy of the groat men who from age to ago havo been found in our ranks . Every post held by a brother in his Lodge , ho ( tho W . M . ) considered an honour , and every brother by merit might attain to the highest rank . He trusted that the gentleman who had been initiated that night wonld find Freemasonry a blessed
profession , and would seek to attain those positions which wore the reward of Masonic worth . He now called upon all to dr ' :. k most heartily to the toast . This was done with full honours . Bro . Elliott gave tho Entered Apprentice song . Brother Murray , in reply , felt in a position different to any he had experience of in his previous life . He felt the words of tho song implied he
was now numbered among tho brethren of Ancient , Freo and Accepted Masonry . It was not for him to say what he should do ; he would , however , endeavour to follow tho rule set down ; he was pleased to recognise the beauty of the refined morality conveyed in the ceremony . Hia mind had from boyhood been trained to adore the Creator . Ho was agreeably surprised to meet
brethren whose friendship he had cultivated previously , and thanked them all for tho kindness shown . Bro . T . R . Williams P . M . D . C . proposed tho health of the Visitors . He extended , in the name of tho Lodge , a hearty welcome to each and all ; waa glad to seo hia old friend Bro . Batty , also Bros . Downey , Heighway , and Past Master Davies . No Lodge gave a moro fraternal greeting to its visitors j
he called on the brethren to honour the toast in the good old stylo . Bros , Batty , Davies , Heighway , and Downey replied for the honour done the Visitors , expressing themselves well pleaaed with the administration of the Lodge . Bro . Past Master Davies , as a P . M . of the Callender Lodge , explained the eventful history of the late Bro . R . Callender ' a portrait , and its safe return to tho keeping of the
Lodgo ; but , as we have before alluded to this , we may pass it over on thia occasion . Bro . E . Williama P . M . proposed the important toast of the health of the Worshipful Master . The success of a crow , he said , or the rank and file , depend on tho commander . So it is with a Lodpe . Tho brethren of St . David ' s Lodge havo every confidence in their W . M ., as > t man of honour and a Mason of integrity . This he
stated for tho information of visitors . The work the W . M . had done that night showed ho could do his duty . The method and manner in which tho ceremony waa given must produce a beneficial effect on an initiate . Bro . J . Davies has the right inspiration . He therefore called upon the brethren to drink to tho very good health of the W . M ., in a bnniper . This was cheerfully complied with , the D . C .
leading the honours . The W . M . returned his heartfelt thanks for the kind words spoken , and tho great sympathy shown by the brethren . He also thanked the Visitors for their kind remarks . He felt tho praise was moro than his efforts merited , but he hoped when his metal was further put to the test he would deserve their applause . He felt that every Mason ought to discharge his sacred trust
efficiently . HR regretted that the Craft was misunderstood in this age of enlightenment . People erroneously misconstrue the tendencies of Freemasonry . He alluded to tho death of Brother Roose , of Anglesea , in touching terms ; exhorted tho brethren to live a life of rectitude as that worthy brother did , so that when we leave this sublunary abode , wo may die in honours , and ascend to those eternal
mansions where the G . A . O . T . U . lives and reigns for ever . Bro . Hewardine had the honour of proposing the health of the Past Masters of the Lodge . He need not urge the brethren to welcome this toast , they wore always eager to testify their regard by receiving it with acclamation . It was a great consolation to him and tho brethren of the St . David ' s Lodge to know that their Past Masters
in their daily lives carried out those admirable principles they had so ably taught in the Lodge . Tho worthy brother in a very able manner upheld the dignity of the Craft , and dwelt on the excellence of its teachings , which clearly proved that there is talent of no narrow compass " on the benches " as well as in the East in thia happy Lodgo . Before submitting the toast Bro . Hewardine said , Happily for
thia Lodge we have Merabera and Past Masters in whom we have examples so good as to make us rejoice . The toast was drunk with every cordiality and musical honours . Bro . Gibson P . M . replied briefly for the honour done the last toast , and the handsome manner in which it had been proposed . Bro . Ellis Jonea P . M . in hia usually facetious manner responded . Ho observed that Bro . Gibson had
placed the load on tho willing horse , and ho had carried it for many years . He had with pleasure watched the cosmopolitan tendency of this Lodge , originally founded by Welshmen . It had embraced aa members Russian , Roumanian , German , Irish , Israelite , Scotch , Greek , English , and Welsh , whioh clearly demonstrated that a Welshman in the nobleness of his heart nnder proper impulse was a brother to
every nationality . Bro . Jones saw in the St . David ' s Lodge the allpervading inflaeuce of Freemasonry , which demonstrated ou a small scale the universal aspect of the Royal art . The universal Brother , hood constituted the power of Freemasonry . The cosmopolitan nature of British subjects and tho diversity of Great Britain ' s possessions constituted the Empire ' s greatness . Liberty was the
watchword of both , and each carried the light of progress . Bro . E . Williams P . M . proposed tho Masonic Press . In doing so he regretted that this would be the last time Bro . Davies would bo among thom . Knowing something of tho commercial Press , he felt that it must bo difficult to convey interesting matter where the pen was so restricted as it is in Masonic journalism . Ho hoped that , iu whatever locality
he ( Bro . Davis ) might bo placed , and in whatever capacity ho might undertake , he would be rewarded for his efforts on behalf of the Craft , and live long aud happily . This toast waa received very heartily . Bro . Davies expressed his appreciation of the kind sentiments conveyed in Bro . Williams' remarks , and assured the brethren that his task had been a very difficult ono to perform . During
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Sincerity Lodge , No . 174;—The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street , City . Bro . G . T . H . Seddon W . M ., C . II . Webb S . W ., G . Jonea J . W ., J . Newton P . M . Sec , C . Lacey , G . J . Hilliard , E . J . Moore , and W . C . Barlow P . M . 's , Fred Brown S . D ., J . S . Fraser J . D ., A . H . Brown I . G ., Miller W . S ., and numerous brethren . Lodge
having been regularly opened , the ballot was brought into requisition , the names of two gentlemen being submitted for initiation , the result proved to be in their favour . Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and Bro . Mumford waa passed . On tho resumption of tho Lodge , Messrs . John William Walker " and Samuel Green were introduced , and received from the AV . M . the benefit of initiation . There
being no other business to transact , the W . M . proceeded to close the Lodgo , and the brethren repaired to supper . At its conclusion the usual toasts wero introduced . TheLodge of Sincerity was , the W . M . said , at all times delighted to honour the toast of tho initiates , and always pleased to welcome gentlemen whom thoy felt assured would be a credit to the Lodge . One of tho initiates of the evening had
been known to the W . M . from his boyhood . His father had worked well for the Craft and its Charities , and the W . M . had no doubt the son would follow in his good ways . Bro . Green came among them well recommended , and would doubtless prove an acquisition . Bro . Walker tendered histhanka for having been admitted to the Lodge , as also did Bro . Green . He would do everything that lay in his power
to make himself worthy of the confidence reposed in him . Bro . Newton next proposed the health of the W . M . His Masonic qualities were well known . The way in which he that evening performed tho two ceremonies which were required of him showed that he waa quite capable of conducting tho affairs of a Lodge . The candidates could not but havo been impressed with what they
had witnessed . He concluded by tendering , on behalf of tho members , hearty good wishes to Bro . Seddon , and wished him long life and a prosperous career . Bro . Seddon expressed the pleasure it afforded him to be so kindly received as he was in the Sincerity Lodge . He regretted ho had not been able to perform tho work of the day to his own satisfaction , but he was suffering from so severe a cold that he
was unable to make the ceremony as impressive as he wished . He need hardly say it was his desire to do the work of his office as well as it is possible for it to be done . He now gave the health of the visitors . The Lodge of Sincerity prided itself , among other things , on its hospitality . He was sorry that Bro . John Stevens and Bro . John Berry , both of whom had promised to attend , were not among them .
Two visitors having acknowledged tho toast , that of the Past Masters followed . The brethren of 174 had every reason to bo proud of their Past Masters ; so long aa they were among them they wero certain of success . The W . M . referred to the absence , throngh illness , of tho I . P . M ., and expressed a wish that Bro . Appleby would be able to join them at the next meeting . He also mentioned tho condition of
Bro . Gee , one of tho oldest P . M . ' s of the Lodge , who , he regretted to say , was near his end . The doctors had dismissed him , saying thoy could do nothing , ancl it was only a matter of a very few days ere their brother would be no moro . Bros . Barlow and Newton replied . Tho toast of the Charities was next brought to the consideration of the brethren . The W . M . could never forget the reception he , as
W . M . of Sincerity Lodge , received nt the Festival of the Benevolent Institution ; it showed him that the efforts of tho brethren had won a name for the Lodge of which ihey could boast , and of which they must be extremely proud . It had urged him ou to further efforts . They had two members of the Lodge at work as Stewards—Bro . Perceval , representing the Girls' School , and Bro . C . Lacey , the
Boys' . Both are worthy brethren . When they say they will represent the Lodge the brethren may rest assurred it will not bo their fault if they do not do so creditably . Bro . Perceval had had tho pleasure of representing the Lodge at tho Festivals of our Institutions on two previous occasions , on one of which ho had taken np 125 guineas , and on the other 110 guineas . His present list amounted
to £ 60 . He hoped the brethren would enable him , before the day of the Festival , to increase this to a three figure total . Bro . Lacey esteemed it a great honour to be entrusted with the representation of tho Sincerity Lodge . He had done so at several previous Festivals , and had always been well supported . Ho asked for a
continnance of aid from the brethren , and trusted ho should have as liberal a response as was accorded Bro . Perceval . To tho toast of the Officers , Bros . Webb , Jones aud Miller replied ; after which the Tyler ' s toast was given , and this brought the proceedings to a termination .
St . David ' s Lodge , No . 1147 . —The regular monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester , on Tnesday , the 10 th inst . Present—Bros . J . Davies W . M ., T . Elliott I . P . M ., J . Taylor S . W ., Wm . Haddeu J . W ., J . 0 . Evans Sec , F . Griffin Treas ., T . R . Williams P . M . B . C ., R . Barlow S . D ., J . B . Seel J . D ., E . Stavely I . G ., W . Palmer aud J . Brown Stewards , Jas . Sly Tyler .
P . M . 's Bros . T . Gibson , E . Williams , E . Jone ? , T . R . Peel , and Bros . R . Chadwick , D . Rongh , G . H . Hewardine , E . Tootill , & c . Visitors—C Downey 460 , W . Batty 1387 , T . Heighvvay 1357 , S . Davies P . M . 1052 , & c . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last regular meeting read and ratified . The ballot was taken for Mr . Murray , and resulting in his favour , that gentleman was initiated into the
mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The ceremony was ably performed by tho VVorshipfnl Master , considering this was his first candidate , and it being only his second night in tho chair . W . Brother Davies is very impressive , aud this lends to stamp on tho mind of au initiate the beanty aud solemnity of our ceremonies . The working tools were explained by the W . M ., ancl tho charge delivered by Bro .
S . Warden . Locige was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned , by command of the VV . M ., to supper , where each enjoyed tho amplo bnt not extravagant fare provided . On the removal of the cloth , the Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M ., aud heartily honoured by the company . Iu due course the Worshipful Master rose to propose the health of Bro . Murray , This , aa might be
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expected , gave him an infinite amount of pleasure . He had known Bro . Murray long as a friend , now he greeted him as a brother in Freemasonry . Bro . Murray wonld find that thia term was not an empty one ; tho outside world know nothing of its application , because tho uninitiated know next to nothing of our grand institution . Every principle taught tended to raise a man higher from a moral stand .
point . All its ritual and precepts bind man to man moro closely ; all its teachings aro worthy of the groat men who from age to ago havo been found in our ranks . Every post held by a brother in his Lodge , ho ( tho W . M . ) considered an honour , and every brother by merit might attain to the highest rank . He trusted that the gentleman who had been initiated that night wonld find Freemasonry a blessed
profession , and would seek to attain those positions which wore the reward of Masonic worth . He now called upon all to dr ' :. k most heartily to the toast . This was done with full honours . Bro . Elliott gave tho Entered Apprentice song . Brother Murray , in reply , felt in a position different to any he had experience of in his previous life . He felt the words of tho song implied he
was now numbered among tho brethren of Ancient , Freo and Accepted Masonry . It was not for him to say what he should do ; he would , however , endeavour to follow tho rule set down ; he was pleased to recognise the beauty of the refined morality conveyed in the ceremony . Hia mind had from boyhood been trained to adore the Creator . Ho was agreeably surprised to meet
brethren whose friendship he had cultivated previously , and thanked them all for tho kindness shown . Bro . T . R . Williams P . M . D . C . proposed tho health of the Visitors . He extended , in the name of tho Lodge , a hearty welcome to each and all ; waa glad to seo hia old friend Bro . Batty , also Bros . Downey , Heighway , and Past Master Davies . No Lodge gave a moro fraternal greeting to its visitors j
he called on the brethren to honour the toast in the good old stylo . Bros , Batty , Davies , Heighway , and Downey replied for the honour done the Visitors , expressing themselves well pleaaed with the administration of the Lodge . Bro . Past Master Davies , as a P . M . of the Callender Lodge , explained the eventful history of the late Bro . R . Callender ' a portrait , and its safe return to tho keeping of the
Lodgo ; but , as we have before alluded to this , we may pass it over on thia occasion . Bro . E . Williama P . M . proposed the important toast of the health of the Worshipful Master . The success of a crow , he said , or the rank and file , depend on tho commander . So it is with a Lodpe . Tho brethren of St . David ' s Lodge havo every confidence in their W . M ., as > t man of honour and a Mason of integrity . This he
stated for tho information of visitors . The work the W . M . had done that night showed ho could do his duty . The method and manner in which tho ceremony waa given must produce a beneficial effect on an initiate . Bro . J . Davies has the right inspiration . He therefore called upon the brethren to drink to tho very good health of the W . M ., in a bnniper . This was cheerfully complied with , the D . C .
leading the honours . The W . M . returned his heartfelt thanks for the kind words spoken , and tho great sympathy shown by the brethren . He also thanked the Visitors for their kind remarks . He felt tho praise was moro than his efforts merited , but he hoped when his metal was further put to the test he would deserve their applause . He felt that every Mason ought to discharge his sacred trust
efficiently . HR regretted that the Craft was misunderstood in this age of enlightenment . People erroneously misconstrue the tendencies of Freemasonry . He alluded to tho death of Brother Roose , of Anglesea , in touching terms ; exhorted tho brethren to live a life of rectitude as that worthy brother did , so that when we leave this sublunary abode , wo may die in honours , and ascend to those eternal
mansions where the G . A . O . T . U . lives and reigns for ever . Bro . Hewardine had the honour of proposing the health of the Past Masters of the Lodge . He need not urge the brethren to welcome this toast , they wore always eager to testify their regard by receiving it with acclamation . It was a great consolation to him and tho brethren of the St . David ' s Lodge to know that their Past Masters
in their daily lives carried out those admirable principles they had so ably taught in the Lodge . Tho worthy brother in a very able manner upheld the dignity of the Craft , and dwelt on the excellence of its teachings , which clearly proved that there is talent of no narrow compass " on the benches " as well as in the East in thia happy Lodgo . Before submitting the toast Bro . Hewardine said , Happily for
thia Lodge we have Merabera and Past Masters in whom we have examples so good as to make us rejoice . The toast was drunk with every cordiality and musical honours . Bro . Gibson P . M . replied briefly for the honour done the last toast , and the handsome manner in which it had been proposed . Bro . Ellis Jonea P . M . in hia usually facetious manner responded . Ho observed that Bro . Gibson had
placed the load on tho willing horse , and ho had carried it for many years . He had with pleasure watched the cosmopolitan tendency of this Lodge , originally founded by Welshmen . It had embraced aa members Russian , Roumanian , German , Irish , Israelite , Scotch , Greek , English , and Welsh , whioh clearly demonstrated that a Welshman in the nobleness of his heart nnder proper impulse was a brother to
every nationality . Bro . Jones saw in the St . David ' s Lodge the allpervading inflaeuce of Freemasonry , which demonstrated ou a small scale the universal aspect of the Royal art . The universal Brother , hood constituted the power of Freemasonry . The cosmopolitan nature of British subjects and tho diversity of Great Britain ' s possessions constituted the Empire ' s greatness . Liberty was the
watchword of both , and each carried the light of progress . Bro . E . Williams P . M . proposed tho Masonic Press . In doing so he regretted that this would be the last time Bro . Davies would bo among thom . Knowing something of tho commercial Press , he felt that it must bo difficult to convey interesting matter where the pen was so restricted as it is in Masonic journalism . Ho hoped that , iu whatever locality
he ( Bro . Davis ) might bo placed , and in whatever capacity ho might undertake , he would be rewarded for his efforts on behalf of the Craft , and live long aud happily . This toast waa received very heartily . Bro . Davies expressed his appreciation of the kind sentiments conveyed in Bro . Williams' remarks , and assured the brethren that his task had been a very difficult ono to perform . During