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this great corporation , and it would be his duty and pleasure to do what he could by way of furthering its glorious objects . At that moment his tongue could not express what his heart felt , and he asked his auditors to look forward to his adequately thanking them on another occasion . Bro . Smith W . M . proposed the health of the newly-passed Brethren , which received suitable replies from the candidates .
Bro . Neufeld again aro < e . He said he had only that day been brought into that bouse , and among that congregation , and the duty had already been passed over to him of introducing a toast . To some men especial opportunities were afforded of doing good to large communities . The place where he had been forcibly detained for twelve years was then under the dominion of a man who ruled simply for himself . It was an iron rule which dominated the whole of his country , and it had become necessary for the
British Government to break down that rule . Fortunately , after years of steady persistency , they had attained this object , and the men who were mainly responsible for this happy termination were members of tbe Order of Freemasons , namely Lord Kitchener ( the Sirdar ) , and Colonel Sir Francis Wingate . They were highly respected by all , and they had so taught the Egyptians to love and respect them that they wefe eager and willing to fight
on their behalf , and on behalf of the country which they represented . In this sensehe must spea ' k gratefully of the Egyptians , who had justified their best hopes . _ The death of the Khalifa was the death blow to Mahdism , and the beginning of a beneficent Christian rule . He ( Bro . Neufeld ) had therefore great pleasure in asking them to drink to the health of Lord Kitchener and of Col . Sir Francis Wingate .
The toast was accepted with great acclamation , and the Secretary was instructed to convey the fact to the objects of this enthusiasm . Bro . Frank J . Large Secretary , having been called upon to respond to the toast , said the members of the Manchester Lodge were proud and honoured by the presence among them that evening of Brother Neufeld . He ( the speaker ) had travelled in Egypt , and a brother of his lay buried in Cairo , so that he claimed to have some little interest in the place . He would see that Bros . Lord Kitchener and Col . Wingate were communicated with .
Bro . Arthur Jefferis P . M . P . P . G . J . W . proposed the health of the visitors , saying that on that occasion they had a greater number than generally honoured them at an ordinary meeting . Concluding an interesting address hs said that the Manchester Lodge would never play second fiddle to anyone in the heartiness of its welcome to visitors . Bros . Marsh , Perry , Webb , and J . S . Derbyshire responded .
After the toast of the W . M ., proposed by Bro . Charlton P . M ., and ably responded to by Bro . Smith , Bro . Neufeld treated the large audience to a reoital of some of his experiences . He said that for a man to be able to cope with such difficulties and dangers as had beset himself he must possess two qualifications ; in the first place he must be blessed with a good constitution , and in the next he must have a will . Fortunately for his own safety , as was ultimately proved , he possessed both . He had a good deal to thank the
Manchester people for ; they had not only looked after the welfare of his wife during his imprisonment , but they had carefully brought up his daughter , whom he had left a little girl , and found a grown up young lady . Bro . Neufeld related many instances connected with his capture , which was not effected until after a hard fight . Through treachery the whole of his men and mules were killed , the enemy swooping down upon them in numbers .
He gave very graphic accounts of his journeys to Dongola , where he was tried , and ultimately to Omdurman , where his hands were tied , and other indignities practised towards him , thousands of people assembling to witness his degradation . He WAS made tbe cruel sport of their brutality , and amongst other things they amused themselves by throwing knives and other dangerous articles at him .
Knowing the potency of a bold and courageous front upon superstitious natures he would not allow his tormentors to see that he feared them , and tried to assume a stoicism even when confronted with a crucifix , which he was told had been prepared for him . He was also shown a gallows , with a suspended rope ; and a fierce black , armed with a formidable weapon , was pointed out to him as his probable executioner . Asked to choose his own mode of death he had to appear indifferent , and told the Khalifa that it would be impossible for him to tear out a hair of his beard unless the God whom he ( the prisoner ) worshipped had decided that he was to die .
At last came the welcome news that his life was to be spared , but at what a costl He was to amuse his tyrant master , his passions , like the vitals of Prometheus , to be ever preyed upon , and ever renewed . This , Bro . Neufeld characterises as the most trying period of his life . Still , he never gave up the hopo of being relieved , which sustained him during his twelve years of captivity . News of his death was often reported , and on more than one occasion his wife had gone into mourning on his account .
Bro . Neufeld , with a pleasing naturalness , and unaffected sincerity , described tho time which immediately preceded his release by the Sirdar . With feelings which alternated between hope and fear , and deep anxiety , he learned that the British troops were approaching . He could hear the boom , boom of the cannons , and often wondered what his fate would bewhether
, he would be killed , or rescued , or forgotten . Sometimes he was delirious with joy , sometimns he relapsed into the depths of despair , but the crowning point of all was when the welcome words of Lord Kitchener broke upon his hearing , the first English voice he had heard for twelve years , "Is that Charles Neufeld ? Are you well ? "
Among the numerous visitors not already mentioned were Bros . James Newton P . M . P . G . Sd . Br . Eng . Provincial Grand Secretary , 0 . D . Cheetham P . M . 993 P . P . G . W ., T . D . Hooper P . M . 1170 P . P . G . T ., John Mann Crone W . M . 1375 , W . Carter W . M . 1009 , Arthur Middleton W . M . 645 P . P . G . D ., G . V . Blaikie P . M . 152 , Alfd . Pickford P . M . 1375 D . C , J . W . Berra P . M . 2109 , F . W . Jordan S . W . 2109 , R . H . Percival 1170 , and John Fairbairn 2449 .
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CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . ON Wednesday , at 7 o'clock , at the Bunch of Grapes , Lime Street , E . C , Bros . John Wyatt Simeons W . M ., W . Hattersley S . W ., M . Baillie J . W ., E . J . Davey P . M . Prec , E . L . Elvin P . M . Treas ., J . K . Pitt P . M . Sec , J . Wynman S . D ., T . Whiffen J . D ., J . Done I . G ., G . Spice W . M . 193 , 0 . J . Goovaertz , T . Goodchild .
The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Goodchild acting as candidate . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and Bro . Done having answered the questions was entrusted . The Lodge was further advanced , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , when Bro . G . Spice with deep emotion informed the W . M . and Brethren of the sudden death of Bro ,
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Salter P . M . of the Finsbury Lodge , whose funeral took place that day ( Wednesday ) , which announcement was received with great regret , suitable reference being ordered to be recorded on the minutes . Bro . Hattersley will preside on Wednesday , 3 rd January . The Lodge was closed and the Brethren adjourned to the magnificent dining room , where an excellent repast was provided' , which reflected great credit on Bro . Goovaertz , the present manager of the establishment .
RANELAGH LODGE , No . 834 . ON Friday , 1 st inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , W ., Bros . John Worth W . M ., K . M . Ross S . W ., G . T . Meek J . W ., W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , Arthur Williams P . M . Preceptor , H . Stokes S . D ., H . Inderwick J . D ., G . White I . G .. W . H . Bennett Steward , R . H . Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx ., F . W . Smethurst , C . T . Hayward , and several others .
The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Smethurst taking the part of candidate , and tho same Brother then answered the questions leading to the second degree . The second section of the first lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the Brethren . Bro . F . M . Smethurst 834 was elected a member . On the proposition of
the esteemed Preceptor , seconded by Bro . Craggs , a vote of condolence was passed to Bro . W . J . Coplestone P . M . ( who is the Secretary of the Mother Lodge ) on the great loss he had sustained by the demise of his wife , and the Brethren desired that the Lodge of Instruction should send a wreath to the funeral .
ON Friday , 8 th inst ., Bros . W . Hillier W . M . 1637 W . M ., J . Knight W . M . 861 S . W ., R . Reid P . M . 1275 J . W ., W . Hinds P . M . 185 Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . 834 Sec , A . Williams P . M . 834 2090 Preceptor , J . Cox P . M . S . D ., W . Hide P . M . J . D ., M . F . Wilkins I . G ., G . T . Meek Steward , R . H . Williams
P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx ., R . N . Barter P . M ., W . W . Williams P . M ., E . Nash P . M ., J . H . Gumming P . M ., John Worth W . M . Ranelagh Lodge , H . J . Cousens W . M . Old Concord Lodge , K . M . Ross , C . Woods , W . T . Ridgway , C . T . Hayward , F . W . Smethurst , E . Salt , H . G . Cox , H . O . Sanders , G . F . Payne , T . H . Hellyar , L . L . Musgrave , and others .
This being section night there w ^ s a very large attendance , and the W . M . sounded his gavel slightly after 8 p . m ., when the sections were worked as follows ; First Lecture—Bros . K . M . Ross , W . Hyde P . M ., W . Hinds P . M ., R . W . Williams P . M ., W . W . Williams P . M ., J . Knight W . M . 861 , and R . Reid P . M .
All the Brethren were letter perfect in their answers , and they are to be congratulated , as in three instances they kindly filled at a moment ' s notice the places of Brethren who were detained at home on account of illness .
ON Friday , 15 th inst ., Bros . W . Hillier P . M . W . M ., J . Knight W . M . 861 S . W ., R . Reid P . M . J . W ., W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , Arthur Williams P . M . I . P . M ., W . T . Ridgway S . D ., L . Standring J . D ., G . T . Meek I . G ., R . H . Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx ., J . H . Cumming P . M ., 0 .
T . Hayward , A . Barnett , M . F . Wilkins and several others . Starting immediately after the Lodge was opened up , the 2 nd and 3 rd Lectures were worked as follows : Second Lecture—Bros . W . Hinds , J . Knight , R . Reid , W T . Ridgway , and F . Craggs . Third Lecture—Bros . W . Hillier , A . Williams , and R . H . Williams .
In every case the answers were given faultlessly , and without the slightest hesitation , and we certainly must congratulate the section workers on the amount of patience and industry they had expended on their preparation . Bro . Hinds was thanked for having the collars and jewels renovated at his own expense , and after Bro . Barnett and Bro . Standring had been elected members Lodge was closed .
w u v FINSBURY PARK LODGE , No , 1288 . ON Saturday , at the Old Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., Bros . A . J . Davis W . M ., John W . Key S . W ., T . A . Key J . W ., W . Syoklemoore P . M . acting Prec , John Thorn Dep . Sec , G . H . Paine S . D ., W . H . Coley J . D ., W . Newbold I . G ., M . M . Taylor P . M ., T . Edmonds P . M ., W . Hudson , T . Elven , J . Wynman .
The Lodge was opened to the second degree , when Bro . T . Elven answered the questions , and the third ceremony was rehearsed , including the traditional history . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree and Bro . John W . Key was elected W . M . for 6 th January , the last Saturday of this year being Officers ' night .
Regret was expressed at the illness of Bro . Haines , and sympathy tendered to Bro . Hill Preceptor on the death of his youngest son , a letter from the Lodge being ordered in each case , and a wreath from the Lodge funds in the latter . Tho sum of one guinea was voted from the funds to be sent to the Benevolent Institution , in connection with the usual New Year ' s entertainment . There will be no meeting of the Lodge this ( Saturday ) evening .
CRANBOURNE LODGE , No . 1580 . ON Tuesday , at the Red Lion Hotel , Hatfield , Bro . W . T . Richardson W . M ., M . Johnson S . W ., C . J . Smith J . W ., F . W . Robinson P . M . Prec , T . Gray S . D ., J . Webb J . D ., J . Wynman I . G . Bro . Webb answered the questions leading to the second degree and was entrusted . The Lodge was advanced and the ceremony was rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bro . Johnson was elected W . M . for Tuesday , 2 nd January .
WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . ON Monday , at 3 o ' clock , at Bro . Rudderforth ' s ( Stone ' s ) Restaurant , Panton Street , Haymarket , Bros . N . Cawley W . M ., W . West S . W ., H . J . Rose J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Prec , C . Wetton P . M . Dep . Prec , J . W , Simeons Sec , T . E . Culverhouse S . D ., C . Murless J . D ., J . W . Ollington I . G ., Wynman , Lobb .
The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lobb acting as candidate , and this was followed by the ceremony of passing , Bro . Murless being the candidate . Bro . Lobb answered the questions leading to the superior degree . Bro . W . E . Allaway 209 was elected a member of the Lodge , and Bro , West appointed to preside on the 8 th prox ., there being no meetings on Christmas aud New Year ' s day . We were pleased to see Bro . C . Woodrow again present occupying the
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this great corporation , and it would be his duty and pleasure to do what he could by way of furthering its glorious objects . At that moment his tongue could not express what his heart felt , and he asked his auditors to look forward to his adequately thanking them on another occasion . Bro . Smith W . M . proposed the health of the newly-passed Brethren , which received suitable replies from the candidates .
Bro . Neufeld again aro < e . He said he had only that day been brought into that bouse , and among that congregation , and the duty had already been passed over to him of introducing a toast . To some men especial opportunities were afforded of doing good to large communities . The place where he had been forcibly detained for twelve years was then under the dominion of a man who ruled simply for himself . It was an iron rule which dominated the whole of his country , and it had become necessary for the
British Government to break down that rule . Fortunately , after years of steady persistency , they had attained this object , and the men who were mainly responsible for this happy termination were members of tbe Order of Freemasons , namely Lord Kitchener ( the Sirdar ) , and Colonel Sir Francis Wingate . They were highly respected by all , and they had so taught the Egyptians to love and respect them that they wefe eager and willing to fight
on their behalf , and on behalf of the country which they represented . In this sensehe must spea ' k gratefully of the Egyptians , who had justified their best hopes . _ The death of the Khalifa was the death blow to Mahdism , and the beginning of a beneficent Christian rule . He ( Bro . Neufeld ) had therefore great pleasure in asking them to drink to the health of Lord Kitchener and of Col . Sir Francis Wingate .
The toast was accepted with great acclamation , and the Secretary was instructed to convey the fact to the objects of this enthusiasm . Bro . Frank J . Large Secretary , having been called upon to respond to the toast , said the members of the Manchester Lodge were proud and honoured by the presence among them that evening of Brother Neufeld . He ( the speaker ) had travelled in Egypt , and a brother of his lay buried in Cairo , so that he claimed to have some little interest in the place . He would see that Bros . Lord Kitchener and Col . Wingate were communicated with .
Bro . Arthur Jefferis P . M . P . P . G . J . W . proposed the health of the visitors , saying that on that occasion they had a greater number than generally honoured them at an ordinary meeting . Concluding an interesting address hs said that the Manchester Lodge would never play second fiddle to anyone in the heartiness of its welcome to visitors . Bros . Marsh , Perry , Webb , and J . S . Derbyshire responded .
After the toast of the W . M ., proposed by Bro . Charlton P . M ., and ably responded to by Bro . Smith , Bro . Neufeld treated the large audience to a reoital of some of his experiences . He said that for a man to be able to cope with such difficulties and dangers as had beset himself he must possess two qualifications ; in the first place he must be blessed with a good constitution , and in the next he must have a will . Fortunately for his own safety , as was ultimately proved , he possessed both . He had a good deal to thank the
Manchester people for ; they had not only looked after the welfare of his wife during his imprisonment , but they had carefully brought up his daughter , whom he had left a little girl , and found a grown up young lady . Bro . Neufeld related many instances connected with his capture , which was not effected until after a hard fight . Through treachery the whole of his men and mules were killed , the enemy swooping down upon them in numbers .
He gave very graphic accounts of his journeys to Dongola , where he was tried , and ultimately to Omdurman , where his hands were tied , and other indignities practised towards him , thousands of people assembling to witness his degradation . He WAS made tbe cruel sport of their brutality , and amongst other things they amused themselves by throwing knives and other dangerous articles at him .
Knowing the potency of a bold and courageous front upon superstitious natures he would not allow his tormentors to see that he feared them , and tried to assume a stoicism even when confronted with a crucifix , which he was told had been prepared for him . He was also shown a gallows , with a suspended rope ; and a fierce black , armed with a formidable weapon , was pointed out to him as his probable executioner . Asked to choose his own mode of death he had to appear indifferent , and told the Khalifa that it would be impossible for him to tear out a hair of his beard unless the God whom he ( the prisoner ) worshipped had decided that he was to die .
At last came the welcome news that his life was to be spared , but at what a costl He was to amuse his tyrant master , his passions , like the vitals of Prometheus , to be ever preyed upon , and ever renewed . This , Bro . Neufeld characterises as the most trying period of his life . Still , he never gave up the hopo of being relieved , which sustained him during his twelve years of captivity . News of his death was often reported , and on more than one occasion his wife had gone into mourning on his account .
Bro . Neufeld , with a pleasing naturalness , and unaffected sincerity , described tho time which immediately preceded his release by the Sirdar . With feelings which alternated between hope and fear , and deep anxiety , he learned that the British troops were approaching . He could hear the boom , boom of the cannons , and often wondered what his fate would bewhether
, he would be killed , or rescued , or forgotten . Sometimes he was delirious with joy , sometimns he relapsed into the depths of despair , but the crowning point of all was when the welcome words of Lord Kitchener broke upon his hearing , the first English voice he had heard for twelve years , "Is that Charles Neufeld ? Are you well ? "
Among the numerous visitors not already mentioned were Bros . James Newton P . M . P . G . Sd . Br . Eng . Provincial Grand Secretary , 0 . D . Cheetham P . M . 993 P . P . G . W ., T . D . Hooper P . M . 1170 P . P . G . T ., John Mann Crone W . M . 1375 , W . Carter W . M . 1009 , Arthur Middleton W . M . 645 P . P . G . D ., G . V . Blaikie P . M . 152 , Alfd . Pickford P . M . 1375 D . C , J . W . Berra P . M . 2109 , F . W . Jordan S . W . 2109 , R . H . Percival 1170 , and John Fairbairn 2449 .
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CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . ON Wednesday , at 7 o'clock , at the Bunch of Grapes , Lime Street , E . C , Bros . John Wyatt Simeons W . M ., W . Hattersley S . W ., M . Baillie J . W ., E . J . Davey P . M . Prec , E . L . Elvin P . M . Treas ., J . K . Pitt P . M . Sec , J . Wynman S . D ., T . Whiffen J . D ., J . Done I . G ., G . Spice W . M . 193 , 0 . J . Goovaertz , T . Goodchild .
The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Goodchild acting as candidate . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and Bro . Done having answered the questions was entrusted . The Lodge was further advanced , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , when Bro . G . Spice with deep emotion informed the W . M . and Brethren of the sudden death of Bro ,
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Salter P . M . of the Finsbury Lodge , whose funeral took place that day ( Wednesday ) , which announcement was received with great regret , suitable reference being ordered to be recorded on the minutes . Bro . Hattersley will preside on Wednesday , 3 rd January . The Lodge was closed and the Brethren adjourned to the magnificent dining room , where an excellent repast was provided' , which reflected great credit on Bro . Goovaertz , the present manager of the establishment .
RANELAGH LODGE , No . 834 . ON Friday , 1 st inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , W ., Bros . John Worth W . M ., K . M . Ross S . W ., G . T . Meek J . W ., W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , Arthur Williams P . M . Preceptor , H . Stokes S . D ., H . Inderwick J . D ., G . White I . G .. W . H . Bennett Steward , R . H . Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx ., F . W . Smethurst , C . T . Hayward , and several others .
The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Smethurst taking the part of candidate , and tho same Brother then answered the questions leading to the second degree . The second section of the first lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the Brethren . Bro . F . M . Smethurst 834 was elected a member . On the proposition of
the esteemed Preceptor , seconded by Bro . Craggs , a vote of condolence was passed to Bro . W . J . Coplestone P . M . ( who is the Secretary of the Mother Lodge ) on the great loss he had sustained by the demise of his wife , and the Brethren desired that the Lodge of Instruction should send a wreath to the funeral .
ON Friday , 8 th inst ., Bros . W . Hillier W . M . 1637 W . M ., J . Knight W . M . 861 S . W ., R . Reid P . M . 1275 J . W ., W . Hinds P . M . 185 Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . 834 Sec , A . Williams P . M . 834 2090 Preceptor , J . Cox P . M . S . D ., W . Hide P . M . J . D ., M . F . Wilkins I . G ., G . T . Meek Steward , R . H . Williams
P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx ., R . N . Barter P . M ., W . W . Williams P . M ., E . Nash P . M ., J . H . Gumming P . M ., John Worth W . M . Ranelagh Lodge , H . J . Cousens W . M . Old Concord Lodge , K . M . Ross , C . Woods , W . T . Ridgway , C . T . Hayward , F . W . Smethurst , E . Salt , H . G . Cox , H . O . Sanders , G . F . Payne , T . H . Hellyar , L . L . Musgrave , and others .
This being section night there w ^ s a very large attendance , and the W . M . sounded his gavel slightly after 8 p . m ., when the sections were worked as follows ; First Lecture—Bros . K . M . Ross , W . Hyde P . M ., W . Hinds P . M ., R . W . Williams P . M ., W . W . Williams P . M ., J . Knight W . M . 861 , and R . Reid P . M .
All the Brethren were letter perfect in their answers , and they are to be congratulated , as in three instances they kindly filled at a moment ' s notice the places of Brethren who were detained at home on account of illness .
ON Friday , 15 th inst ., Bros . W . Hillier P . M . W . M ., J . Knight W . M . 861 S . W ., R . Reid P . M . J . W ., W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , Arthur Williams P . M . I . P . M ., W . T . Ridgway S . D ., L . Standring J . D ., G . T . Meek I . G ., R . H . Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx ., J . H . Cumming P . M ., 0 .
T . Hayward , A . Barnett , M . F . Wilkins and several others . Starting immediately after the Lodge was opened up , the 2 nd and 3 rd Lectures were worked as follows : Second Lecture—Bros . W . Hinds , J . Knight , R . Reid , W T . Ridgway , and F . Craggs . Third Lecture—Bros . W . Hillier , A . Williams , and R . H . Williams .
In every case the answers were given faultlessly , and without the slightest hesitation , and we certainly must congratulate the section workers on the amount of patience and industry they had expended on their preparation . Bro . Hinds was thanked for having the collars and jewels renovated at his own expense , and after Bro . Barnett and Bro . Standring had been elected members Lodge was closed .
w u v FINSBURY PARK LODGE , No , 1288 . ON Saturday , at the Old Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., Bros . A . J . Davis W . M ., John W . Key S . W ., T . A . Key J . W ., W . Syoklemoore P . M . acting Prec , John Thorn Dep . Sec , G . H . Paine S . D ., W . H . Coley J . D ., W . Newbold I . G ., M . M . Taylor P . M ., T . Edmonds P . M ., W . Hudson , T . Elven , J . Wynman .
The Lodge was opened to the second degree , when Bro . T . Elven answered the questions , and the third ceremony was rehearsed , including the traditional history . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree and Bro . John W . Key was elected W . M . for 6 th January , the last Saturday of this year being Officers ' night .
Regret was expressed at the illness of Bro . Haines , and sympathy tendered to Bro . Hill Preceptor on the death of his youngest son , a letter from the Lodge being ordered in each case , and a wreath from the Lodge funds in the latter . Tho sum of one guinea was voted from the funds to be sent to the Benevolent Institution , in connection with the usual New Year ' s entertainment . There will be no meeting of the Lodge this ( Saturday ) evening .
CRANBOURNE LODGE , No . 1580 . ON Tuesday , at the Red Lion Hotel , Hatfield , Bro . W . T . Richardson W . M ., M . Johnson S . W ., C . J . Smith J . W ., F . W . Robinson P . M . Prec , T . Gray S . D ., J . Webb J . D ., J . Wynman I . G . Bro . Webb answered the questions leading to the second degree and was entrusted . The Lodge was advanced and the ceremony was rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bro . Johnson was elected W . M . for Tuesday , 2 nd January .
WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . ON Monday , at 3 o ' clock , at Bro . Rudderforth ' s ( Stone ' s ) Restaurant , Panton Street , Haymarket , Bros . N . Cawley W . M ., W . West S . W ., H . J . Rose J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Prec , C . Wetton P . M . Dep . Prec , J . W , Simeons Sec , T . E . Culverhouse S . D ., C . Murless J . D ., J . W . Ollington I . G ., Wynman , Lobb .
The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lobb acting as candidate , and this was followed by the ceremony of passing , Bro . Murless being the candidate . Bro . Lobb answered the questions leading to the superior degree . Bro . W . E . Allaway 209 was elected a member of the Lodge , and Bro , West appointed to preside on the 8 th prox ., there being no meetings on Christmas aud New Year ' s day . We were pleased to see Bro . C . Woodrow again present occupying the