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Lodgo Of Loyalty , NO . 1607 . —This Lodge held its installation meeting on Saturday , tho 11 th September , afc the Alexandra Palace , Wood Green . Present—Bros . Frederick Brown W . M . supported by his Officers ; Bro . John Newton I . P . M . Tho W . M . elect , Bro . C . H . Webb , is universally , and most deservedly respected , hence wo wero not surprised to find a largo assemblage of
distinguished Masons had assembled to do him hononr . Amongst these we may mention Past Masters Bros . Jas . Terry 228 P . J . W . Herts , & c , T . J . Barnes 554 , W . Musto 1319 , H . D . Stead 1297 , Martin 1584 , Richards 1584 , S . II . Rawley 174 , Wallington 860 , Brown 180 ; T . J . Maidwell W . Master 27 , Appleby W . Master 174 , Seddon Senior Warden 174 , Weiue Senior Warden 800 ,
W . Fraser 174 , J . S . Fraser 174 , Harvey 171 , W . Beedell 12 , Cole , Slaiter 804 , Tisney 1275 , & c On the opening of tho Lodge all formalities were complied with , and Mr . William Giller was regu . larly initiated into the mysteries of onr Order . Bro . A . A . Perceval was a candidate for passing , and ho having exhibited sufficient knowledge to warrant his advancement , received the benefits of
the second degreo . Bro . Fredk . Brown then ably completed his year ' s work by installing his successor , performing this task in an eminently satisfactory way . After Bro . Webb had received tho salutations of the brethren , he appointed his Officers : —C . J . Perceval Senior Warden , Wyatt Junior Warden , John Newton P . M . Secretary ,
E . G . Leggo ( W . M . 119 G ) Treasurer , Beedell Senior Deacon , Knill Junior Deacon , Carr D . C ., Large Steward , Jones I . G ., Verry Tyler . Bro . Brown was presented with a P . M . ' s jewel , and after tendering his thanks , he intimated that he had a desire to represent the Lodge at the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution . The offer was
readily accepted by tho members . The report of tho auditors was adopted , and the proposition— "The Committee having mado arrangements with Messrs . Bertram aud Roberts , proposo that in future the meetings of the Lodgo take place on the second Saturdays of the months of April , May , Juno , July , and September , and that tho
bye-laws be altered in accordance therewith "—having been disenssed , it received the approval of the Lodge . However , tho next meeting will ho held on the second Saturday in October , as tho minutes for this new arrangement will then have to be confirmed . Tho Lodge was thon closed . The banquet was capitally served by Bros . Bertram and Roberts , and the Toast List—an ample one—was fully
honoured . We regret the pressure on our space prevents our reporting the speeches , which were highly complimentary , and much appreciated by those who listened to them .
Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —This Lodgo held its weekly meeting at Bro . Maidwell ' s , tho Hercules Tavern , 119 Leadenhall-street , E . C , on Thursday evening , at 7 . 30 . Present —Bros . Maidwell W . M ., Da Silva S . W ., Biddlo J . W ., Norden S . D .,
Head J . D ., Hollands I . G ., Grammer Hon . Sec , Webb Preceptor , Atkins P . M . Treasnrer , and other brethren . Tho ceremony of the third degree was rehearsed , Bro . Powell actiug as candidate . The first and third sections of the lecture were worked by Bro . Powell , assisted by the brethren .
York Lodge , No . 236 . —At the regular meeting of this Lodge on Monday evening , the W . M . Bro . the Rev . W . Valentino presiding , supported by his Officers , thero being also present Bros . W . Lawton P . M ., J . Todd P . M ., Thos . Cooper P . M ., Chas . Smith P . M ., T . B . Whytehead W . M . 1611 , & c . A voto of condolence was moved by the W . M ., and seconded by Bro . W . Lawton P . M . with the family of the late Treasurer , Bro . W . Cowling P . M ., both mover
and seconder speaking in high terms of Bro . Cowling's high Masonic talents , and the loss the Lodge had sustained by his death . Bro . J . Todd then moved , and Bro . T . B . Whytehead seconded , a motion that the Lodge do go into mourning for the space of three months in memory of their late Treasurer . Both resolutions having been carried , tho Lodge proceeded to elect a Treasnrer , and the unanimous vote fell upon Bro . J . Todd P . M ., who thanked the brethren for this mark of their confidence .
New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813 . —At Bro . Fysh's , the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Wednesday , the 18 th inst . Present—Bros . A . W . Fenner W . M ., Byng S . W ., W . Rowley J . W ., Cusworth Preceptor , Main Sec , Halford S . D ., Pearcy J . D ., S . George I . G . ; also Bros . Trewinnard , White , Fysh , & a . All preliminaries having been duly observed , Bro . Cusworth gave proof of his proficiency , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed by the
W . M ., who gave the traditional history ; the Officers ably assisted . Bro . Pearcy worked the second and third sections of the Lecture , assisted by tbo brethren . Lodge closed down , and Bro . Pearcy worked tho first and second sections of tho first Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bros . W . Rowley of the Cosmopolitan Lodge , No . 917 , end White of the Kingsland Lodge , No , lfi 93 , were elected members . Bro . Byng was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , after which Lodge was closed and adjonrned .
Dalhousie iioclge of Instruction , No . 860 . —This Lodg held its weekly meeting on Tuesday last , at Jjro . Smyth ' s , the Sisters ' Tavern , Pownnll-road , Dalston , Present—Bros . Carr W . M ., Christian S . W ., Polak J . W ., Richard Dallas Sec , Smyth Treasurer , Slaiter S . D ., Bras ted J . D ., Marshall I . G ., Webb ( W . M . Lodge of Loya ty , No . Ki 07 ) Acting Preceptor ; also Bros . Allen , Finch , Lorkin , Boror , Weige ,
Vardell , Morgan , & c . Alter preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation v as rehearsed , Bro . Tay l or candidate , liro . Webb tlion took the t . iair , and rehearsed the ceremony of the third degree , Bro . Weige c Relating as the candidate . Lodgo was then regularly closed down . I-ro . Christian will preside on Tuesday evening next . After the
busii ess <» f the evening ha I been disposed of , the brethren spent an hour : ' l social converse , interspersed with some capital songs , Bro . Weige r mdering goodly assistance as accotnpanyist . The worthy Preceptor , I . ro . Wallington , was not present , a fact that was noticed as of rare occurrence , no member of the Lodge—if we except the Socretary . — . being more regular in hie attendance ,
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Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —This ' Lodge held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , 18 th September , afc Bro . Hyde ' s , Red Lion , Poppiu ' s-conrfc , Fleet-street . Bros . Abell W . M ., Hallam S . W ., Vizzard J . W ., Long Preceptor , and others . After tho confirmation of the minutes , tho Lodge was opened in the
second aud third degrees , and tho sections of the third wero worked . Lodgo was then removed to tho second , and Bro . Drury having offered himself as a candidate , was entrusted and raised . Bro . Hallam was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week , and tho Lodge closed .
Upton Lodge No . 1227 . — Held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at tho Spotted Dog , Upton . Present—Bros . B . Lyon W . M ., Webster S . W ., Andrews J . W ., A . W . Fenner S . D ., Lane J . D ., Clark I . G ., Wayland Treasurer , Vinicombe Sec , R . W . Pearcy W . S ., Gnllick Tyler . A fair muster of the brethren were present , including P . M . ' s Brown and D . Posener ; also Bros .
Stroud , Gieseke , Whybrow , Serjeant , Paxton , Simpson , Isaacs , & c . The Visitors wero Bros . Hino ( Unity ) 1637 , Stanton ( Marquess of Ripon ) 14 S 9 , Townsend ( St . John ' s , Wapping ) 1306 . Lodge opened and the minutes were read and confirmed . Owing to unavoidable cercumstances , the candidates for passing and initiation wero not present , therefore tho W . M . ' s duties were very light .
After rontine business had been gone through , the W . M . closed the Lodge , which was adjourned until next April , emergencies excepted , and the brethren then partook of refreshments ; after which the Loyal toasts wero given . Bro . Brown the I . P . M . proposed tho health of tho W . M ., who thanked the brethren , and observed that nothing should be wanting on his part to carry out the duties
to tho satisfaction of the Lodge generally . The W . M . proposed the Visitors , to which each severally returned thanks . The P . M . ' s health w'as honoured by the brethren in true Upton style . In returning thanks , Bro . Posener remarked on tho absence of some of tho P . M . ' s . Tho Secretary and Treasurer ' s health was proposed , for which they returned thanks , hoping for the success of the
Lodgo in tho future . The Officers of the Lodge each had his meed of praise . After which the brethren separated ; having spent a very pleasant evening . The following brethren contributed to the harmony : —Bros . Serjeant , who sang some capital songs , one being " Finnigan ' s Wake , " P . M . Brown , Stanton , Isaacs , Pearcy , Stroud , Lane , and Townsend .
Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —At the King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Thursday , tho 19 th instant . Bros . Richmond W . M ., Smith S . W ., Abrahams J . W ., Bratfield S . D ., Moss J . D ., Hine I . G . ; also Bros . Gieseke , Pearcy , Stroud , Townsend , Fenner , & c . Bro . Bolton rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro .
Richmond candidate . The ceremony of passing was also rehearsed . Bro . Moss worked tho first section of the lecture . Bro . Abraham , cf Israel Lodge 205 , was elected a member . The regular meeting of the mother Lodge being held at Upton on the same day caused many members of this Lodge of Instruction to be late in their attendance .
Finsbury Park Master Masons Lodge of Instruction , No . 1288 . —Held at the Finsbury Park Tavern , Holloway , on Friday , 13 th September . Bros . Bayley W . M ., Frampton S . W ., Jeffreys jnn . J . W ., L . R . Rogers P . M . Preceptor , H . B . Dunn Secretary , Press S . D ., Walker jun . J . D ., Thompson I . G . Lodge opened , and
the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Edmonds offered him . self as a candidate for initiation , and that ceremony was rehearsed . Lodge was called off from labour to refreshment , and on tho brethren resuming their labour , Bro . Frampton was elected W . M . for ansuing week . The Lodge was then adjourned until Friday , the 20 th instaut , at eight o ' clock .
Crusaders Lodge of Instruction , No . 1677 . —The first weekly meeting of this Lodge , after the h . liday recess , was held on Thursday , 12 th inst ., at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . Johu ' s-gate , when a large number of brethren were in attendance , amongst whom were Bros . Kidder W . M ., Hames S . W ., Stead J . W ., Rothschild S . D ., Cummings J . D ., J . W . Simmons I . G ., Hunter Preceptor , Calderwood
Treasurer , and T . Goode Hon . Sec . ; also Bros . Pigot , Rushton . Isaac , Trewinnard , Rowley , Monntstephen , A . Goode , T . Goode , W . Goode , Rowe , Dravy , Moorhouse , Garrod , Pingston , Kidder , Joshua . Shipley , Bacca , Cook , T . H . Simmons , Gay , Hallam , Hallam inn .. Callegari , Simpson , Hyland , and Maby . The Lodge was opened , and tho minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The
Lodge was then opened np , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed by Bro . Kidder , Bro . Trewinnard being the candidate . Although suffering from severe cold , Bro . Kidder gave great pleasure ¦ tnd satisfaction to the brethren by tho able manner in which he worked tho ceremony . Bro . Trewinnard having been duly installed W . M ., appointed and invested the officers . The Lod ge was then resumedand Pi
, Bros . got , Shipley an I Bacca were unanimously elected members of the Lodge . Bro . Hunter proposed , and Bro . S . mraous seconded , that a vote of thanks to Bro . Kidder be recorded on the minutes for the able manner in which he had worked the ceremony of installation . This being carried unanimousl y , Bro Kidder briefly replied . Alluding to tho dreadful calamity which had happened on tho Thames , the W . M . said it had been sug
gested to him that it wonld bo an appropriate way of marking the reassembling of the Lodge , if they exercised on behalf of those who had suffered the leading characteristic of Freemasonry , namely , Charity , fie therefere appealed to the brethren present to aid him in col * . lectii . ga _ snbscnpt . iou , to be hauded to tho Fund now being raised on behalf of the sufferers b y this awful catastrophe . The result of this appeal was that the Hon . Secretary was enabled to forward tho
sum ot two guineas to the Fund . Bro . Rowley wa 3 elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation , The Lodge was then closed .
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Lodgo Of Loyalty , NO . 1607 . —This Lodge held its installation meeting on Saturday , tho 11 th September , afc the Alexandra Palace , Wood Green . Present—Bros . Frederick Brown W . M . supported by his Officers ; Bro . John Newton I . P . M . Tho W . M . elect , Bro . C . H . Webb , is universally , and most deservedly respected , hence wo wero not surprised to find a largo assemblage of
distinguished Masons had assembled to do him hononr . Amongst these we may mention Past Masters Bros . Jas . Terry 228 P . J . W . Herts , & c , T . J . Barnes 554 , W . Musto 1319 , H . D . Stead 1297 , Martin 1584 , Richards 1584 , S . II . Rawley 174 , Wallington 860 , Brown 180 ; T . J . Maidwell W . Master 27 , Appleby W . Master 174 , Seddon Senior Warden 174 , Weiue Senior Warden 800 ,
W . Fraser 174 , J . S . Fraser 174 , Harvey 171 , W . Beedell 12 , Cole , Slaiter 804 , Tisney 1275 , & c On the opening of tho Lodge all formalities were complied with , and Mr . William Giller was regu . larly initiated into the mysteries of onr Order . Bro . A . A . Perceval was a candidate for passing , and ho having exhibited sufficient knowledge to warrant his advancement , received the benefits of
the second degreo . Bro . Fredk . Brown then ably completed his year ' s work by installing his successor , performing this task in an eminently satisfactory way . After Bro . Webb had received tho salutations of the brethren , he appointed his Officers : —C . J . Perceval Senior Warden , Wyatt Junior Warden , John Newton P . M . Secretary ,
E . G . Leggo ( W . M . 119 G ) Treasurer , Beedell Senior Deacon , Knill Junior Deacon , Carr D . C ., Large Steward , Jones I . G ., Verry Tyler . Bro . Brown was presented with a P . M . ' s jewel , and after tendering his thanks , he intimated that he had a desire to represent the Lodge at the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution . The offer was
readily accepted by tho members . The report of tho auditors was adopted , and the proposition— "The Committee having mado arrangements with Messrs . Bertram aud Roberts , proposo that in future the meetings of the Lodgo take place on the second Saturdays of the months of April , May , Juno , July , and September , and that tho
bye-laws be altered in accordance therewith "—having been disenssed , it received the approval of the Lodge . However , tho next meeting will ho held on the second Saturday in October , as tho minutes for this new arrangement will then have to be confirmed . Tho Lodge was thon closed . The banquet was capitally served by Bros . Bertram and Roberts , and the Toast List—an ample one—was fully
honoured . We regret the pressure on our space prevents our reporting the speeches , which were highly complimentary , and much appreciated by those who listened to them .
Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —This Lodgo held its weekly meeting at Bro . Maidwell ' s , tho Hercules Tavern , 119 Leadenhall-street , E . C , on Thursday evening , at 7 . 30 . Present —Bros . Maidwell W . M ., Da Silva S . W ., Biddlo J . W ., Norden S . D .,
Head J . D ., Hollands I . G ., Grammer Hon . Sec , Webb Preceptor , Atkins P . M . Treasnrer , and other brethren . Tho ceremony of the third degree was rehearsed , Bro . Powell actiug as candidate . The first and third sections of the lecture were worked by Bro . Powell , assisted by the brethren .
York Lodge , No . 236 . —At the regular meeting of this Lodge on Monday evening , the W . M . Bro . the Rev . W . Valentino presiding , supported by his Officers , thero being also present Bros . W . Lawton P . M ., J . Todd P . M ., Thos . Cooper P . M ., Chas . Smith P . M ., T . B . Whytehead W . M . 1611 , & c . A voto of condolence was moved by the W . M ., and seconded by Bro . W . Lawton P . M . with the family of the late Treasurer , Bro . W . Cowling P . M ., both mover
and seconder speaking in high terms of Bro . Cowling's high Masonic talents , and the loss the Lodge had sustained by his death . Bro . J . Todd then moved , and Bro . T . B . Whytehead seconded , a motion that the Lodge do go into mourning for the space of three months in memory of their late Treasurer . Both resolutions having been carried , tho Lodge proceeded to elect a Treasnrer , and the unanimous vote fell upon Bro . J . Todd P . M ., who thanked the brethren for this mark of their confidence .
New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813 . —At Bro . Fysh's , the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Wednesday , the 18 th inst . Present—Bros . A . W . Fenner W . M ., Byng S . W ., W . Rowley J . W ., Cusworth Preceptor , Main Sec , Halford S . D ., Pearcy J . D ., S . George I . G . ; also Bros . Trewinnard , White , Fysh , & a . All preliminaries having been duly observed , Bro . Cusworth gave proof of his proficiency , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed by the
W . M ., who gave the traditional history ; the Officers ably assisted . Bro . Pearcy worked the second and third sections of the Lecture , assisted by tbo brethren . Lodge closed down , and Bro . Pearcy worked tho first and second sections of tho first Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bros . W . Rowley of the Cosmopolitan Lodge , No . 917 , end White of the Kingsland Lodge , No , lfi 93 , were elected members . Bro . Byng was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , after which Lodge was closed and adjonrned .
Dalhousie iioclge of Instruction , No . 860 . —This Lodg held its weekly meeting on Tuesday last , at Jjro . Smyth ' s , the Sisters ' Tavern , Pownnll-road , Dalston , Present—Bros . Carr W . M ., Christian S . W ., Polak J . W ., Richard Dallas Sec , Smyth Treasurer , Slaiter S . D ., Bras ted J . D ., Marshall I . G ., Webb ( W . M . Lodge of Loya ty , No . Ki 07 ) Acting Preceptor ; also Bros . Allen , Finch , Lorkin , Boror , Weige ,
Vardell , Morgan , & c . Alter preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation v as rehearsed , Bro . Tay l or candidate , liro . Webb tlion took the t . iair , and rehearsed the ceremony of the third degree , Bro . Weige c Relating as the candidate . Lodgo was then regularly closed down . I-ro . Christian will preside on Tuesday evening next . After the
busii ess <» f the evening ha I been disposed of , the brethren spent an hour : ' l social converse , interspersed with some capital songs , Bro . Weige r mdering goodly assistance as accotnpanyist . The worthy Preceptor , I . ro . Wallington , was not present , a fact that was noticed as of rare occurrence , no member of the Lodge—if we except the Socretary . — . being more regular in hie attendance ,
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Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —This ' Lodge held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , 18 th September , afc Bro . Hyde ' s , Red Lion , Poppiu ' s-conrfc , Fleet-street . Bros . Abell W . M ., Hallam S . W ., Vizzard J . W ., Long Preceptor , and others . After tho confirmation of the minutes , tho Lodge was opened in the
second aud third degrees , and tho sections of the third wero worked . Lodgo was then removed to tho second , and Bro . Drury having offered himself as a candidate , was entrusted and raised . Bro . Hallam was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week , and tho Lodge closed .
Upton Lodge No . 1227 . — Held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at tho Spotted Dog , Upton . Present—Bros . B . Lyon W . M ., Webster S . W ., Andrews J . W ., A . W . Fenner S . D ., Lane J . D ., Clark I . G ., Wayland Treasurer , Vinicombe Sec , R . W . Pearcy W . S ., Gnllick Tyler . A fair muster of the brethren were present , including P . M . ' s Brown and D . Posener ; also Bros .
Stroud , Gieseke , Whybrow , Serjeant , Paxton , Simpson , Isaacs , & c . The Visitors wero Bros . Hino ( Unity ) 1637 , Stanton ( Marquess of Ripon ) 14 S 9 , Townsend ( St . John ' s , Wapping ) 1306 . Lodge opened and the minutes were read and confirmed . Owing to unavoidable cercumstances , the candidates for passing and initiation wero not present , therefore tho W . M . ' s duties were very light .
After rontine business had been gone through , the W . M . closed the Lodge , which was adjourned until next April , emergencies excepted , and the brethren then partook of refreshments ; after which the Loyal toasts wero given . Bro . Brown the I . P . M . proposed tho health of tho W . M ., who thanked the brethren , and observed that nothing should be wanting on his part to carry out the duties
to tho satisfaction of the Lodge generally . The W . M . proposed the Visitors , to which each severally returned thanks . The P . M . ' s health w'as honoured by the brethren in true Upton style . In returning thanks , Bro . Posener remarked on tho absence of some of tho P . M . ' s . Tho Secretary and Treasurer ' s health was proposed , for which they returned thanks , hoping for the success of the
Lodgo in tho future . The Officers of the Lodge each had his meed of praise . After which the brethren separated ; having spent a very pleasant evening . The following brethren contributed to the harmony : —Bros . Serjeant , who sang some capital songs , one being " Finnigan ' s Wake , " P . M . Brown , Stanton , Isaacs , Pearcy , Stroud , Lane , and Townsend .
Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —At the King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Thursday , tho 19 th instant . Bros . Richmond W . M ., Smith S . W ., Abrahams J . W ., Bratfield S . D ., Moss J . D ., Hine I . G . ; also Bros . Gieseke , Pearcy , Stroud , Townsend , Fenner , & c . Bro . Bolton rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro .
Richmond candidate . The ceremony of passing was also rehearsed . Bro . Moss worked tho first section of the lecture . Bro . Abraham , cf Israel Lodge 205 , was elected a member . The regular meeting of the mother Lodge being held at Upton on the same day caused many members of this Lodge of Instruction to be late in their attendance .
Finsbury Park Master Masons Lodge of Instruction , No . 1288 . —Held at the Finsbury Park Tavern , Holloway , on Friday , 13 th September . Bros . Bayley W . M ., Frampton S . W ., Jeffreys jnn . J . W ., L . R . Rogers P . M . Preceptor , H . B . Dunn Secretary , Press S . D ., Walker jun . J . D ., Thompson I . G . Lodge opened , and
the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Edmonds offered him . self as a candidate for initiation , and that ceremony was rehearsed . Lodge was called off from labour to refreshment , and on tho brethren resuming their labour , Bro . Frampton was elected W . M . for ansuing week . The Lodge was then adjourned until Friday , the 20 th instaut , at eight o ' clock .
Crusaders Lodge of Instruction , No . 1677 . —The first weekly meeting of this Lodge , after the h . liday recess , was held on Thursday , 12 th inst ., at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . Johu ' s-gate , when a large number of brethren were in attendance , amongst whom were Bros . Kidder W . M ., Hames S . W ., Stead J . W ., Rothschild S . D ., Cummings J . D ., J . W . Simmons I . G ., Hunter Preceptor , Calderwood
Treasurer , and T . Goode Hon . Sec . ; also Bros . Pigot , Rushton . Isaac , Trewinnard , Rowley , Monntstephen , A . Goode , T . Goode , W . Goode , Rowe , Dravy , Moorhouse , Garrod , Pingston , Kidder , Joshua . Shipley , Bacca , Cook , T . H . Simmons , Gay , Hallam , Hallam inn .. Callegari , Simpson , Hyland , and Maby . The Lodge was opened , and tho minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The
Lodge was then opened np , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed by Bro . Kidder , Bro . Trewinnard being the candidate . Although suffering from severe cold , Bro . Kidder gave great pleasure ¦ tnd satisfaction to the brethren by tho able manner in which he worked tho ceremony . Bro . Trewinnard having been duly installed W . M ., appointed and invested the officers . The Lod ge was then resumedand Pi
, Bros . got , Shipley an I Bacca were unanimously elected members of the Lodge . Bro . Hunter proposed , and Bro . S . mraous seconded , that a vote of thanks to Bro . Kidder be recorded on the minutes for the able manner in which he had worked the ceremony of installation . This being carried unanimousl y , Bro Kidder briefly replied . Alluding to tho dreadful calamity which had happened on tho Thames , the W . M . said it had been sug
gested to him that it wonld bo an appropriate way of marking the reassembling of the Lodge , if they exercised on behalf of those who had suffered the leading characteristic of Freemasonry , namely , Charity , fie therefere appealed to the brethren present to aid him in col * . lectii . ga _ snbscnpt . iou , to be hauded to tho Fund now being raised on behalf of the sufferers b y this awful catastrophe . The result of this appeal was that the Hon . Secretary was enabled to forward tho
sum ot two guineas to the Fund . Bro . Rowley wa 3 elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation , The Lodge was then closed .