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Sincerity Lodge, No. 174.
supported by Bros . Thos . F . Harvey S . W . and W . M . elect , F . J . Dellow J . W ., Charles Lacey P . M . Treasurer , John Newton P . M . Sec , and other officers and brethren . After the confirmation of the minutes of tho previous meeting , the auditors' report was submitted , and we may be allowed to congratulate the Lodge upon its steady
and solid p _* ogress . Wo havo long been aware that tho Sincerity Lodge is not prone to nurse its resources , but has over given with a liberal and unstinted hand to tho causo of charity in any form which has presented itself . By the balance-sheet wo observe that during
tho past year tho Lodge has made a grant of ten guineas to the funds of tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , in addition to placing £ 28 12 s Gel to tho credit of tho Lodgo Bouovolent Fund , which now amounts to a total of £ 105 10 s 7 d . Of this amount
£ 50 lis 3 d is invested in 3 per cent . Consols , and there is remaining in the Treasurer ' s hands £ 41 14 s 4 d . The report was received with unanimous expressions of satisfaction . Bro . T . F . Harvey was then presented as W . M . elect , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , the ceremony of installation was most ably performed by
the retiring W . M . in a manner which elicited frequent expressions of approbation . Bro . Charles Lacey P . M . acted most efficiently as Director of Ceremonies . After tho newly-installed Worshipful Master had received the customary congratulations from the re-admitted brethren , he proceeded to invest his Officers for the year , the collars
being thns bestowed : —Bros . Arthur Haig-Brown I . P . M ., F . J . Dellow S . W ., H . J . Cant J . W ., Charles Lacey P . M . Treas ., John Newton P . M . Sec , Charles Blain S . D ., W . Wiles J . D ., G . T . H . Seddon P . M . Organist , J . A . Keable D . C , J . Miller W . S ., and J . Very Tyler . During the evening ifc was announced fchafc the W . M ., Bro . Harvoy ,
had undertaken to servo as a Steward at tho Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution next month , and the Lodge voted him ten guineas on his list , which gift was supplemented in a manner characteristic of the Sincerity Lodge . Bro . Charles Lacey P . M . Treas . referred to the fact that a most important event had recently
taken place in the happy family circle of our Most Worshipfnl Grand Master , namely , the coming of age of his eldest son , Prince Albert Victor . . A feeling of joy and delight had found its way to tho heart of every member of the Craffc throughout tho British Empire . His Royal Highness had at all times identified himself with all that was
conducive to the general welfare of mankind , and as it had already been announced that the young Prince contemplated joining the Craffc , he ( the speaker ) ventured to say he would moot a most cordial reception . He therefore moved that a humble address of congratulation from the members of tho Sincerity Lodge , No . 174 , be transmitted to
their Royal Highnesses tho Prince and Princess of Wales , in commemoration of the happy and important event—fche coming of age of Prince Albert Victor . The resolution having been seconded by Bro . John Newton P . M . Sec , and carried amidst acclamation , it was resolved thafc the same should be forwarded to Colonel Shadwell Gierke ,
Grand Secretary , for transmission to the proper quarter . At the conclusion of some othor business the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet , following which the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , the health of the newly-installed Worshipful Master being received with special enthusiasm . Regret was expressed
afc the absence of Bro . Jones P . M . and Bro . Miller W . S ., both of whom had been prevented by indisposition from attending the installation meeting . The Health of the Visitors was most heartily received , the toast being responded to in a few happily-chosen sentences by Bro . Rogers , of Jersey , Bro . T . J . Barnes , ancl Bro . Huggett P . M . 1025 .
Bro . James Terry in responding to tho toast of tho Masonic Institntions , thanked the Lodge for its sustained efforts ou behalf of the necessitous brethren and their widows ancl orphans . The Sincerity Lodge made it a rule that it shonld be represented at the Benevolent Institution Festival every year , ancl afc one or other of tho Festivals
for the Scholastic Institutions in addition . This was an example that might be copied with advantage by many other Lodges . The proceedings , which were of the most harmonious and enjoyable description , were enlivened by some excellent selections of vocal and instrumental music , under the direction of Bro . G . T . H . Seddon P . M .,
assisted by Bro . G . Weige P . M . ancl other brethren . A feature of the evening must not be passed over without mention . On the motion of Bro . John Newton , seconded by Bro . John Bulmer , the Senior Past Master of this Lodge , it was unanimously agreed to send a letter of condolence to the family of the late Brother Norris ,
for many years the Warden of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , at Croydon . As is well known to most of our readers , Bro . Norris was initiated in the Sincerity Lodge , No . 174 , in the year 1812 . At the present time his son and grandson are connected
with the Sincerity Lorlge as members , and both speakers to the motion made happy allusion to the sterling qualities of their deceased brother , and expressed a fervent hope that his son and grandson would live equally respected among their fellows .
Lodge Of Tranquillity, No. 185.
LODGE OF TRANQUILLITY , No . 185 .
J 7 VEN visitors who avo the least observant c . nnofc ail to have - ^ occasionally noticed—upon entering a Freemasons' Lodgowhere order , harmony , and loyalty should prevail , a certain laxity in the proceedings , in rospcefc to scrupulous attention to the laws ns provided in the Constitution of tho Order ; a negligent di-u-. gard of
the service , and sometimes a tram-parent cliquoisni . which is unlike . y to conduce to foster those sentiment . of fraternal affection which should form the distinguishing characteristic of every Masonic assembly . Happily , to the vast mass of Lodges such strictures do not apply , and among those deserving praise for strict attention to clul y
m all its details must bo classed tho above . The extraordinary prosperity of this Lodge- is further sustained hy tha intelligent zeal an . conspicuous ability of the Officer .., from the Worshipful Mister , Bro . Sol . Barnet ^ , who presided at a meeting hold on the 1 . 0 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , EC , to tho brother holding the lowest office , and fche eagerness with which tho Past Masters
Lodge Of Tranquillity, No. 185.
embrace every opportunity to further the interest and uphold the dignity of the Lodge . The business ou the present occasion consisted in admitting three gentlemen into fcho Order , and electing tho W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year . Tho suffrages of the brethren wero unanimously in favour of Bro . S . M . Boas , the S . W ., to be the
W . M . for the coming term . Tho result was heartily applauded , and , iu reply to tho congratulatory remarks of the W . M . presiding , the VV . M . elect expressed his thanks to tho Brethren for the distinguished honour thus conferred upon him , and thonght thafc the confidence placed in him by this election was mainly owing to his endeavour to
bring to bear upon his work such diligence aud ability as ho possesscd , and to his constant attendance to hisdnties . Ho trusted that his future conduct might always bo such as to induce a continuance of the favourable opinion of tho brethren towards him . Bro . W . D . Bavley P . M . was re-elected Treasurer , with hearty wishes
from all that he might be spared to bo re-elected for many years to come . Bro . Potter P . M . was re-elected Tyler . Tho W . M ., who is a most genial chairman at the banquet-table , ever having the comfort of the brethren in view , was obligingly brief in hia speeches , so thafc those to whom tho exhalation of fumes is a solace might indulge in
their favourite taste , and thoso who vote after-dinner orations a bore might be satisfied . Bros . Roberts P . M . 392 , Harris 177 , Williams 728 , and Lee 821 were Visitors . They , in response to their health being drank , remarked upon the excellent working of tho Lodge , and tho deliberate and impressive manner in which tho
ceremonies were conducted by the W . M . Bros . Bayley , Ross , Tipper , and Thompson , in conjunction with Bro . Barnett , Organist , rendered valuable service by their vocal and instrumental efforts . The Past Masters present were J . R . Staley I . P . M ., W . D . Bailey , Harfeld , Blootnfield , Glucksfcein , N . Moss , F . Croker , J . D . Barnett , T . W . C . Bush and E . Gottheil .
Wiltshire Lodge Of Fidelity, No. 663.
WILTSHIRE LODGE OF FIDELITY , No . 663 .
THE installation meeting of this Craft Lodge took place at the Masonic Hall Devizes , on Friday , 16 th instant . In the nn . avoidable absence of the W . M ., Lodge was opened in the first and second degrees by Bro . J . A . Raudell P . M ., who afterwards vacated the chair in favour of Bro . William Nott P . P . J . G . W . Wilts Prov . 0 . Secretary , who proceeded to instal the W . M . elect , Bro . Wm . Henry
Bush S . W . into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The following is the list of Officers for tho ensuing year , as invested by the newly-installed W . M .: —Bros . S . M . Badham I . P . M ., F . S . Hancock S . W ., T . C . Hopkins J . W ., D . A . Gibbs P . M . Treasurer . William Nott P . M . Secretary , W . L . Tucker S . D ., H . J . Johnson J . D ., VV . H .
Burt P . M . Director of Ceremonies , N . I . Beale Organist , W . P . Bonverie I . G ., Harry Howse P . M ., F . Sloper and W . Cooper Stewards , Charles R . Barnes Tyler . Iu addition to tho brethren named there wero many other members and visitors present , amongst the latter
being P . M . 's Bros . John Chandler 355 , Jas . Sparks 1271 , A . J . B . aven 1271 , W . S . Bambridge 1533 , J . W . Jones G 32 , F . G . Bellingham 471 . After the Lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to tho Bear Hotel , where the host , Bro . N . I . Beale , had provided an excellent banquet
Gosport Lodge. No. 903.
GOSPORT LODGE . No . 903 .
_ r HHE installation of Bro . John Dempsoy S . W . as W . M . of this Lodge , -L took place afc tho Masonic Rooms , India Arms Hotel , Gosport ,
ou Tuesday , 12 th inst ., nnd was followed by a banquet . The installation ceremony was performed by the I . P . M . ( Bro . Irons ) in a very effective and efficient manner . After being dnlj * installed the W . M . proceeded to invest his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Irons I . P . M ., Thornton S . W ., Smith J . W ., Rev . Dr . Ring Chaplain , Downing
Treasurer , Stretton Secretary , Gibbons S . D ., Pearson J . D ., Crisp D . of C , Batson I . G ., Pavvsey and Tnr'e Stewards , Misselbrook Organist , Larkins Assistant Organist , Cauvin Tyler . The following visiting Officers and brethren were present : —Bros . Jolitfe 257 , Gievo 309 , Hill 309 , Buck and Gnnnell 312 , Collins 801 , Cook , Rnstrick .
Dnpree , House , all of 1069 , Batchelor 1705 , Miles 1776 , Mason 1423 , Westaway and J . S . Gardener 1834 , Wallingford , Mitchell , Powell and Branwin . The banquet , which was provided by Bro . Bond , was all that could be desired , and was followed by the usual Masonic
toasts , & c , interspersed with songs . Bro . oylvester accompanied on the piano , and sang in his usual masterly style . A very pleasant and enjoyable evening was brought to a close about 11 p . m , a steam launch being provided for brethren residing afc Portsmouth .
Panmure Lodge, No. 720.
PANMURE LODGE , No . 720 .
rn . LlE first regular meeting for tho present year was held at tho - * Balham Hotel , Balham , on Monday , tho 19 th instant . I . r \ W . Laird W . M . opening hi . Lodge assisted bv Bro ? . G . Treves S . W ., J . D . Arnold J . W ., C Evcrist I . P . M .. Jarn-s Stevens P . M ., C . Pnlman P . M ., T . Poore P . M . ami Secretary , G . Allen P . M ., G . Lilley P . M ., A . Leonard S . D ., F . Purkiss J . D ., Dr . Lewis Jones I . G ., A . C Wood D . C ,
J . Ash W . S ., 0 . Thomas Tyler ; Sabin , Dehcnham , Dibberis , and other members ; and visitor " Bro . Frederick Walters P . M . P . G . D . Mibdlcs " ::. Tho Lodge having been opened and minutes read ancl confirmed , a ballot was taken for two joining member .., which was declared unar . imous in their favour . Lorlge was opened in F . V . and
Pro . Sal-iii proved pn .-fieiei-cy , and was duly raised in M . M . to tin third degree , the W . M . performing tlie ceremony , for the first time , in ii very careful and effective manner . Lodge having been closed rlowu . Bro Stevens P . M . brou _ ht the ciso of a distressed brother
. P . M . of tho Mariners Lodgo , No . _ . ., before the L-dge and the brethren voted him two guinea ... A letter wan read from Br * . W . M aeFarUnd of tho Theatre I . re , al , I . tindce , stating his d- 'sin to secure the erection of a memorial si-no in the New Cemetery ,
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Sincerity Lodge, No. 174.
supported by Bros . Thos . F . Harvey S . W . and W . M . elect , F . J . Dellow J . W ., Charles Lacey P . M . Treasurer , John Newton P . M . Sec , and other officers and brethren . After the confirmation of the minutes of tho previous meeting , the auditors' report was submitted , and we may be allowed to congratulate the Lodge upon its steady
and solid p _* ogress . Wo havo long been aware that tho Sincerity Lodge is not prone to nurse its resources , but has over given with a liberal and unstinted hand to tho causo of charity in any form which has presented itself . By the balance-sheet wo observe that during
tho past year tho Lodge has made a grant of ten guineas to the funds of tho Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , in addition to placing £ 28 12 s Gel to tho credit of tho Lodgo Bouovolent Fund , which now amounts to a total of £ 105 10 s 7 d . Of this amount
£ 50 lis 3 d is invested in 3 per cent . Consols , and there is remaining in the Treasurer ' s hands £ 41 14 s 4 d . The report was received with unanimous expressions of satisfaction . Bro . T . F . Harvey was then presented as W . M . elect , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , the ceremony of installation was most ably performed by
the retiring W . M . in a manner which elicited frequent expressions of approbation . Bro . Charles Lacey P . M . acted most efficiently as Director of Ceremonies . After tho newly-installed Worshipful Master had received the customary congratulations from the re-admitted brethren , he proceeded to invest his Officers for the year , the collars
being thns bestowed : —Bros . Arthur Haig-Brown I . P . M ., F . J . Dellow S . W ., H . J . Cant J . W ., Charles Lacey P . M . Treas ., John Newton P . M . Sec , Charles Blain S . D ., W . Wiles J . D ., G . T . H . Seddon P . M . Organist , J . A . Keable D . C , J . Miller W . S ., and J . Very Tyler . During the evening ifc was announced fchafc the W . M ., Bro . Harvoy ,
had undertaken to servo as a Steward at tho Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution next month , and the Lodge voted him ten guineas on his list , which gift was supplemented in a manner characteristic of the Sincerity Lodge . Bro . Charles Lacey P . M . Treas . referred to the fact that a most important event had recently
taken place in the happy family circle of our Most Worshipfnl Grand Master , namely , the coming of age of his eldest son , Prince Albert Victor . . A feeling of joy and delight had found its way to tho heart of every member of the Craffc throughout tho British Empire . His Royal Highness had at all times identified himself with all that was
conducive to the general welfare of mankind , and as it had already been announced that the young Prince contemplated joining the Craffc , he ( the speaker ) ventured to say he would moot a most cordial reception . He therefore moved that a humble address of congratulation from the members of tho Sincerity Lodge , No . 174 , be transmitted to
their Royal Highnesses tho Prince and Princess of Wales , in commemoration of the happy and important event—fche coming of age of Prince Albert Victor . The resolution having been seconded by Bro . John Newton P . M . Sec , and carried amidst acclamation , it was resolved thafc the same should be forwarded to Colonel Shadwell Gierke ,
Grand Secretary , for transmission to the proper quarter . At the conclusion of some othor business the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet , following which the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , the health of the newly-installed Worshipful Master being received with special enthusiasm . Regret was expressed
afc the absence of Bro . Jones P . M . and Bro . Miller W . S ., both of whom had been prevented by indisposition from attending the installation meeting . The Health of the Visitors was most heartily received , the toast being responded to in a few happily-chosen sentences by Bro . Rogers , of Jersey , Bro . T . J . Barnes , ancl Bro . Huggett P . M . 1025 .
Bro . James Terry in responding to tho toast of tho Masonic Institntions , thanked the Lodge for its sustained efforts ou behalf of the necessitous brethren and their widows ancl orphans . The Sincerity Lodge made it a rule that it shonld be represented at the Benevolent Institution Festival every year , ancl afc one or other of tho Festivals
for the Scholastic Institutions in addition . This was an example that might be copied with advantage by many other Lodges . The proceedings , which were of the most harmonious and enjoyable description , were enlivened by some excellent selections of vocal and instrumental music , under the direction of Bro . G . T . H . Seddon P . M .,
assisted by Bro . G . Weige P . M . ancl other brethren . A feature of the evening must not be passed over without mention . On the motion of Bro . John Newton , seconded by Bro . John Bulmer , the Senior Past Master of this Lodge , it was unanimously agreed to send a letter of condolence to the family of the late Brother Norris ,
for many years the Warden of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , at Croydon . As is well known to most of our readers , Bro . Norris was initiated in the Sincerity Lodge , No . 174 , in the year 1812 . At the present time his son and grandson are connected
with the Sincerity Lorlge as members , and both speakers to the motion made happy allusion to the sterling qualities of their deceased brother , and expressed a fervent hope that his son and grandson would live equally respected among their fellows .
Lodge Of Tranquillity, No. 185.
LODGE OF TRANQUILLITY , No . 185 .
J 7 VEN visitors who avo the least observant c . nnofc ail to have - ^ occasionally noticed—upon entering a Freemasons' Lodgowhere order , harmony , and loyalty should prevail , a certain laxity in the proceedings , in rospcefc to scrupulous attention to the laws ns provided in the Constitution of tho Order ; a negligent di-u-. gard of
the service , and sometimes a tram-parent cliquoisni . which is unlike . y to conduce to foster those sentiment . of fraternal affection which should form the distinguishing characteristic of every Masonic assembly . Happily , to the vast mass of Lodges such strictures do not apply , and among those deserving praise for strict attention to clul y
m all its details must bo classed tho above . The extraordinary prosperity of this Lodge- is further sustained hy tha intelligent zeal an . conspicuous ability of the Officer .., from the Worshipful Mister , Bro . Sol . Barnet ^ , who presided at a meeting hold on the 1 . 0 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , EC , to tho brother holding the lowest office , and fche eagerness with which tho Past Masters
Lodge Of Tranquillity, No. 185.
embrace every opportunity to further the interest and uphold the dignity of the Lodge . The business ou the present occasion consisted in admitting three gentlemen into fcho Order , and electing tho W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year . Tho suffrages of the brethren wero unanimously in favour of Bro . S . M . Boas , the S . W ., to be the
W . M . for the coming term . Tho result was heartily applauded , and , iu reply to tho congratulatory remarks of the W . M . presiding , the VV . M . elect expressed his thanks to tho Brethren for the distinguished honour thus conferred upon him , and thonght thafc the confidence placed in him by this election was mainly owing to his endeavour to
bring to bear upon his work such diligence aud ability as ho possesscd , and to his constant attendance to hisdnties . Ho trusted that his future conduct might always bo such as to induce a continuance of the favourable opinion of tho brethren towards him . Bro . W . D . Bavley P . M . was re-elected Treasurer , with hearty wishes
from all that he might be spared to bo re-elected for many years to come . Bro . Potter P . M . was re-elected Tyler . Tho W . M ., who is a most genial chairman at the banquet-table , ever having the comfort of the brethren in view , was obligingly brief in hia speeches , so thafc those to whom tho exhalation of fumes is a solace might indulge in
their favourite taste , and thoso who vote after-dinner orations a bore might be satisfied . Bros . Roberts P . M . 392 , Harris 177 , Williams 728 , and Lee 821 were Visitors . They , in response to their health being drank , remarked upon the excellent working of tho Lodge , and tho deliberate and impressive manner in which tho
ceremonies were conducted by the W . M . Bros . Bayley , Ross , Tipper , and Thompson , in conjunction with Bro . Barnett , Organist , rendered valuable service by their vocal and instrumental efforts . The Past Masters present were J . R . Staley I . P . M ., W . D . Bailey , Harfeld , Blootnfield , Glucksfcein , N . Moss , F . Croker , J . D . Barnett , T . W . C . Bush and E . Gottheil .
Wiltshire Lodge Of Fidelity, No. 663.
WILTSHIRE LODGE OF FIDELITY , No . 663 .
THE installation meeting of this Craft Lodge took place at the Masonic Hall Devizes , on Friday , 16 th instant . In the nn . avoidable absence of the W . M ., Lodge was opened in the first and second degrees by Bro . J . A . Raudell P . M ., who afterwards vacated the chair in favour of Bro . William Nott P . P . J . G . W . Wilts Prov . 0 . Secretary , who proceeded to instal the W . M . elect , Bro . Wm . Henry
Bush S . W . into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The following is the list of Officers for tho ensuing year , as invested by the newly-installed W . M .: —Bros . S . M . Badham I . P . M ., F . S . Hancock S . W ., T . C . Hopkins J . W ., D . A . Gibbs P . M . Treasurer . William Nott P . M . Secretary , W . L . Tucker S . D ., H . J . Johnson J . D ., VV . H .
Burt P . M . Director of Ceremonies , N . I . Beale Organist , W . P . Bonverie I . G ., Harry Howse P . M ., F . Sloper and W . Cooper Stewards , Charles R . Barnes Tyler . Iu addition to tho brethren named there wero many other members and visitors present , amongst the latter
being P . M . 's Bros . John Chandler 355 , Jas . Sparks 1271 , A . J . B . aven 1271 , W . S . Bambridge 1533 , J . W . Jones G 32 , F . G . Bellingham 471 . After the Lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to tho Bear Hotel , where the host , Bro . N . I . Beale , had provided an excellent banquet
Gosport Lodge. No. 903.
GOSPORT LODGE . No . 903 .
_ r HHE installation of Bro . John Dempsoy S . W . as W . M . of this Lodge , -L took place afc tho Masonic Rooms , India Arms Hotel , Gosport ,
ou Tuesday , 12 th inst ., nnd was followed by a banquet . The installation ceremony was performed by the I . P . M . ( Bro . Irons ) in a very effective and efficient manner . After being dnlj * installed the W . M . proceeded to invest his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Irons I . P . M ., Thornton S . W ., Smith J . W ., Rev . Dr . Ring Chaplain , Downing
Treasurer , Stretton Secretary , Gibbons S . D ., Pearson J . D ., Crisp D . of C , Batson I . G ., Pavvsey and Tnr'e Stewards , Misselbrook Organist , Larkins Assistant Organist , Cauvin Tyler . The following visiting Officers and brethren were present : —Bros . Jolitfe 257 , Gievo 309 , Hill 309 , Buck and Gnnnell 312 , Collins 801 , Cook , Rnstrick .
Dnpree , House , all of 1069 , Batchelor 1705 , Miles 1776 , Mason 1423 , Westaway and J . S . Gardener 1834 , Wallingford , Mitchell , Powell and Branwin . The banquet , which was provided by Bro . Bond , was all that could be desired , and was followed by the usual Masonic
toasts , & c , interspersed with songs . Bro . oylvester accompanied on the piano , and sang in his usual masterly style . A very pleasant and enjoyable evening was brought to a close about 11 p . m , a steam launch being provided for brethren residing afc Portsmouth .
Panmure Lodge, No. 720.
PANMURE LODGE , No . 720 .
rn . LlE first regular meeting for tho present year was held at tho - * Balham Hotel , Balham , on Monday , tho 19 th instant . I . r \ W . Laird W . M . opening hi . Lodge assisted bv Bro ? . G . Treves S . W ., J . D . Arnold J . W ., C Evcrist I . P . M .. Jarn-s Stevens P . M ., C . Pnlman P . M ., T . Poore P . M . ami Secretary , G . Allen P . M ., G . Lilley P . M ., A . Leonard S . D ., F . Purkiss J . D ., Dr . Lewis Jones I . G ., A . C Wood D . C ,
J . Ash W . S ., 0 . Thomas Tyler ; Sabin , Dehcnham , Dibberis , and other members ; and visitor " Bro . Frederick Walters P . M . P . G . D . Mibdlcs " ::. Tho Lodge having been opened and minutes read ancl confirmed , a ballot was taken for two joining member .., which was declared unar . imous in their favour . Lorlge was opened in F . V . and
Pro . Sal-iii proved pn .-fieiei-cy , and was duly raised in M . M . to tin third degree , the W . M . performing tlie ceremony , for the first time , in ii very careful and effective manner . Lodge having been closed rlowu . Bro Stevens P . M . brou _ ht the ciso of a distressed brother
. P . M . of tho Mariners Lodgo , No . _ . ., before the L-dge and the brethren voted him two guinea ... A letter wan read from Br * . W . M aeFarUnd of tho Theatre I . re , al , I . tindce , stating his d- 'sin to secure the erection of a memorial si-no in the New Cemetery ,