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CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . THE regular meeting was held at the Criterion Restaurant , on Thursday , Bro . Henry Clark W . M ., Richard Steel S . W ., T . W . Liddington J . W ., H . Wood S . D ., Hiscocks acting J . D ., R . Railton I . G ., R . B . Hopkins P . G . O . Org ., Frederick Lawrence Treasurer , Charles Patrick Tyler . Past Masters W . R . Dowling , G . Everett P . G . Treas ., H . Wimpey , W . C . Dickey ; Bros . Bartlett , Feint , Wm . Press , J . Indor , H . Bowhill , A . Cardell , E . White , James Musk , Geo . Hiscocks , J . Blaydes , Herbert C . Stevens , R . Buxton , R . Husband , Rhodes , and several others .
Amongst the Visitors were Bros . William Wilkinson P . M . 1298 , Herbert A . Wright 30 , C . Arnold 2206 , Albert Edward Furness 2400 , & a . The Lodge was opened in ancient form and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Roland Buxton and Bro . Herbert C . Stevens , candidates for the third degree , proved their proficiency , were entrusted and retired . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the same Brethren were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , and took their seats amongst the Brethren as such .
The W . M . next proceeded to pass Brother William Press as a Fellow Craft . The excellent working of the W . M . reflected great credit upon him ; also a word of praise is due to the Officers for their able assistance . Other business having been disposed of , the Lodge was closed in due form , and the Brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent repast was provided .
At the conclusion of the dinner the usual loyal toasts were given from the chair , and received in proper order . The toast of the W . M . met with a warm reception , and Bro . H . Clark W . M ., in his reply , thanked the Brethren generally for . their kindness and approval . He promised to do all in his power to further and study the
interests of the Lodge , and the Brethren associated with it . Other toasts were honoured and responded to . The harmony of the meeting was sustained by several of the Brethren Bro . Hopkins presided at the piano . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a very pleasant evening .
LANCASTRIAN LODGE , No . 2528 . IT is well known to our readers wo entertain opinions adverse to the formation of what are termed " class " Lodges , which , in our opinion , are contrary to the spirit of Freemasonry , whose every feature should be based upon a perfect free lorn of action ; and this seems to us impossible
when restrictive laws are laid down at the outset , limiting membership of a Lodge . But however this may be , the fact remains that class Lodges exist in large numbers , and may even bo said to become increasingly popular year by year as it is found they are perfectly successful , and present no difficulties to the practice of a truly Masonic line of procedure .
Probably the least " objectionable form for a " class " Lodge is that based upon geographical position , and which limits its membership to the natives or others intimately associated with some particular Province , for as the love of country is recognised as an important factor in a man's disposition , the love of county is none the less marked in a very large number of cases , and thus we find the Scots Lodge , the Cornish , the Northern Counties and many others going on with an enthusiasm that is in keeping with the best
traditions of the districts they represent . It was to supply such a , Lodge so far as Lancashire men are concerned that the Lancastrian Lodge was formed in 1894 , and we were pleased to take part in the installation meeting of the current year—held at the Frascati , Oxford Street , on Wednesday of last week—because we then saw sufficient to convince us that the Lodge has prepared for itself a firm foundation , during its two years existence , on which to work up a body that shall not only be a credit to the great district it intends to be representative of , but likewise a credit to the Craft at large .
The Lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . James J . Marsh , who was supported by Bros . R . J . Railton J . W ., Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg P . G . C . Chaplain , Thomas Evans Treas ., T . H . Openshaw , F . R . C . S ., Sec , W . H . Booth J . D ., R . H . Hampson , LL . B ., B . A . and J . R . Hosker Stds ., Rev . T . S . Raffles , M . A ., P . M . P . P . G . C , S . M . Worthington 1350 , J . H . Mills 1550 , H . J . Clipperton P . M . 508 , C . E . Everett 869 , W . W . Morgan 177 , A . Gibbes P . P . G . Treas . Surrey 1872 , Peck 2272 . Bro . Harvey Lohr was admitted as a Joining Member .
The Worshipful Master having been re-elected , the usual ceremony was somewhat curtailed . The Bretheu having saluted Bro . Marsh he proceeded to appoint the Officers , conferring the collars on the following : Railton S . W ., Openshaw J . W ., Rev . T . S . Raffles Chap ., Evans Treas ., H . Horrocks , M . D ., B . Sc , Sec , Booth S . D ., Hampson J . D ., Peter Horrocks , M . D ., P . M . D . C ., R . Maquire , M . D ., Org ., Hosker I . G ., G . W . Taylor and A . F . Penny Stewards , Patrick P . M . Tyler .
Bro . Rev . J . Studholnn Brownrigg P . G . C , who acted as Installing Master , now completed the ceremony , and other items of business having been disposed of , the Lodge was closed , and the company repaired to a choice banquet , served in excellent style by the management . In submitting the toast of the Queen the Master referred to the special rejoicing that should be manifest by reason of Her Majesty having entered on the 60 th year of her reign . They were also specially interested in the toast by reason of the Queen ' s association with the dukedom of Lancaster .
The next toast was that of the Prince of Wales , who , the Master said , was thoroughly well known and thoroughly appreciated—especially in Freemasonry . Members of the Craft congratulated their Grand Master on the long reign of his august mother , believing that he was thoroughly happy in the position he occupied , and was as sincere as any one of them in wishing the Queen health to continue her already lengthly reign .
The toast of the Pro Grand Master was a special one , for the reason that the Earl of Lathoni was the Immediate Past Master of their Lodge , and they could not forget his condescenion in coining among them to take the position of its first Master . Lord Lathom was a true Lancashireman—one who was universally beloved by all who knew him . He had expressed his regret at not being able to attend their meeting that day , as he really had the success of the Lodge at heart . The Master felt sure he would come forward and lend his assistance in promoting the future welfare of the Lodge .
The toast of the Grand Officers was next given from the chair . They were always ready to come forward and help whenever required , as had been evidenced in their own Lodge that evening , when Bro . Brownrigg had acted as Installing Master . He was specially deserving a vote of thanks for what he had done . The toast was heartily received . The Senior Warden now assumed the gavel , and proposed the toast of the W . M . —which he considered to be the most important toast of the evening to them , the members of the Lancastrian Lodge . The W . M . had
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very pleasantly come forward to again fill the chair , and had taken upon his shoulders the heavy work entailed by that office . By the way in -which he had carried out the duties duriug the past year they had no fear but that he would so discharge them in the future as to leave a pattern worthy of imitation . The Worshipful Master had worked exceedingly hard since the
inauguration of the Lodge ; he had had some great difficulties to surmount , but had come through most satisfactorily , and they felt most grateful to him for the way in which he had carried out the work of the Lodge . The members owed much to the W . M ., and he , as an Officer , felt muoh obliged for the way in which he had acted .
The W . M . said , in reply , he was exceedingly obliged for the . kind way in which he had been received . He felt most keenly and deeply the honour the members of the Lodge had conferred upon him in re-electing him to fulfil the duties of the chair . What little help he had been to the Lodge;—he wished it- had been more—had been done with his good feeling and best wishes , and he felt that unless he had had good support it was doubtful if the Lodge would have weathered the storm of the last twelve months . He
could but feel it would have been better if his present position had been filled by a younger Brother , although he had Freemasonry at heart , and particularly was he desirous for the welfare of the Lancastrian Lodge—the representative Lodge of Lancashire in London . The honour that had been conferred on him was one that seldom fell to a Worshipful Master , and he felt deeply grateful to the members for having bestowed such a distinction upon him . The toast of the Officers of the Lodge was acknowledged by the Wardens .
The Senior Warden considered it a great honour to be one of the Officers of the Lodge . It would no doubt take them some time to attain to any size , because of their regulation that precluded all but Lancashire men , or men who are associated with the county , joining the Lodge . They hoped , however , to become a Lodge that would reflect honour on the county , and they hoped to be able to show to Lancashire men that there was a spot in London where they could meet their fellow men , and receive a hearty grasp of the hand for old Lancashire's sake .
The Treasurer of the Lodge proposed the toast of the Charities , which was followed by that of the Visitors , given from the chair , and acknowledged by Bros . Gibbes and Everitt . The Senior Warden next proposed the Masonic Press , and Bros , Mills and Morgan acknowledged the compliment . Lancashire Lodges was now given by the Junior Warden , and the toast having been acknowledged by Bro . Worthington , the proceedings terminated with the Tyler's toast .
The Worshipful Master of the Lodge Bro . James John Marsh , of 4 Cliveden Place , Eaton Square , S . W ., is the only surviving son of the late Staff-Captain George Marsh , R . N ., and was initiated 23 rd April 1890 , in the St . George ' s Lodge of Harmony , No . 32 , Liverpool . He was made J . D . in the Lodge of Harmony , No . 580 , Ormskirk , in 1891 , and S . D ., J . W ., and S . W ., in the three succeeding years . He was designated the first S . W ., in October 1894 , of the Lancastrian Lodge , London , No . 2528 , of which the Pro
Grand Master was the first Worshipful Master . Bro . Marsh was installed into the chair of the Lancastrian Lodge in October 1895 , and was re-elected by the members for the current year . He was exalted in the Chapter of Unity and Perseverance , No . 580 , Ormskirk , on 5 th October 1892 , and advanced to the Mark Degree , in the Lathom Lodge , No . 268 , Southport , on 8 th December 1892 . He also took the Rose Croix degrees , in the Liverpool
Chapter , on 21 st February 1893 , and subsequently joined the Studholme Chapter , of London . For a period of ten years—from 1884 to 1894—Bro . Marsh was private medical attendant to the estate and family of the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Lathom Pro Grand Master , and has since that time won further renown in his profession . He has already ' secured the ' confidence of his Brethren as a ruler in the Craft , and no doubt will pilot his Lodge successfully through the second term for vyhich he has been elected .
INSTRUCTION .
ROBERT BURNS LODGE , No . 25 . AT the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street , W ., on Tuesday , Bro . F . W . Truman W . M ., H . Nicholls S . W ., J . W . Williams J . W ., E . C . Mulvey P . M . Preceptor , F . Mart P . M . Deputy Preceptor , J . Blundell P . M . Treasurer , T . Casely P . M . Sec , T . Fullwood W . M . 25 S . D ., H . Davis J . D ., H . Raphael I . G ., Taylor , Ridgway , Kobelt , Cross , Kelly , Mullins , Hunt , Scarlett , Flemming , McVey , W . H . Brougham , Mason , Winsor , Wynman , Montague Fitzwilliam & c .
, The W . M . opened the Lodge to the second degree . Bro . Scarlett was examined and entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Wa compliment the W . M . on his faultless working of the impressive ceremony . The Lodge was closed in the third degree , and the Fellow Crafts were admitted . Bro . Mart , the Deputy Preceptor , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the first section of the lecture . Bros . W . Brougham and Montague Fitzwilliam were unanimously elected members . Bro . Nicholls will occupy the chair next meeting .
WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . rriHE weekly meeting was held at Bro . Jones ' s , Oliver Arms , Harrow Road , A _ on Tuesday , Bro . T . W . Mogford W . M ., 0 . Brown S . W ., A . L . Miller J . W ., VV . M . Roberts W . M . 733 S . D ., C . Lilly J . D ., G . Busby I . G ., R . J . Rogers P . M . Treasurer acting Preceptor and Secretary , A . L . Bullers , H . Campbell , C . Halston , J . Lewis , R . J . Hearnden .
Lodge being opened to the second degree , Bro . Campbell was examined and entrusted , after which the ceremony of raising was rehearsed in his favour . Lodge resumed to the first degree . Called off and on . The W . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of investiture of Officers , Bro . Rogers P . M . acting D . C .
The now bye-laws were read . It was proposed by the S . W ., seconded by the J . W ., that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded to the Committee for drawing up such an excellent code of rules . Bro . Mogford responded . It was proposed by Bro . Rogers P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Roberts , that a letter of condolence be sent to Bro . Weaver , on the loss of his mother , which was carried . Bro . Brown was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting .
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CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . THE regular meeting was held at the Criterion Restaurant , on Thursday , Bro . Henry Clark W . M ., Richard Steel S . W ., T . W . Liddington J . W ., H . Wood S . D ., Hiscocks acting J . D ., R . Railton I . G ., R . B . Hopkins P . G . O . Org ., Frederick Lawrence Treasurer , Charles Patrick Tyler . Past Masters W . R . Dowling , G . Everett P . G . Treas ., H . Wimpey , W . C . Dickey ; Bros . Bartlett , Feint , Wm . Press , J . Indor , H . Bowhill , A . Cardell , E . White , James Musk , Geo . Hiscocks , J . Blaydes , Herbert C . Stevens , R . Buxton , R . Husband , Rhodes , and several others .
Amongst the Visitors were Bros . William Wilkinson P . M . 1298 , Herbert A . Wright 30 , C . Arnold 2206 , Albert Edward Furness 2400 , & a . The Lodge was opened in ancient form and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Roland Buxton and Bro . Herbert C . Stevens , candidates for the third degree , proved their proficiency , were entrusted and retired . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the same Brethren were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , and took their seats amongst the Brethren as such .
The W . M . next proceeded to pass Brother William Press as a Fellow Craft . The excellent working of the W . M . reflected great credit upon him ; also a word of praise is due to the Officers for their able assistance . Other business having been disposed of , the Lodge was closed in due form , and the Brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent repast was provided .
At the conclusion of the dinner the usual loyal toasts were given from the chair , and received in proper order . The toast of the W . M . met with a warm reception , and Bro . H . Clark W . M ., in his reply , thanked the Brethren generally for . their kindness and approval . He promised to do all in his power to further and study the
interests of the Lodge , and the Brethren associated with it . Other toasts were honoured and responded to . The harmony of the meeting was sustained by several of the Brethren Bro . Hopkins presided at the piano . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a very pleasant evening .
LANCASTRIAN LODGE , No . 2528 . IT is well known to our readers wo entertain opinions adverse to the formation of what are termed " class " Lodges , which , in our opinion , are contrary to the spirit of Freemasonry , whose every feature should be based upon a perfect free lorn of action ; and this seems to us impossible
when restrictive laws are laid down at the outset , limiting membership of a Lodge . But however this may be , the fact remains that class Lodges exist in large numbers , and may even bo said to become increasingly popular year by year as it is found they are perfectly successful , and present no difficulties to the practice of a truly Masonic line of procedure .
Probably the least " objectionable form for a " class " Lodge is that based upon geographical position , and which limits its membership to the natives or others intimately associated with some particular Province , for as the love of country is recognised as an important factor in a man's disposition , the love of county is none the less marked in a very large number of cases , and thus we find the Scots Lodge , the Cornish , the Northern Counties and many others going on with an enthusiasm that is in keeping with the best
traditions of the districts they represent . It was to supply such a , Lodge so far as Lancashire men are concerned that the Lancastrian Lodge was formed in 1894 , and we were pleased to take part in the installation meeting of the current year—held at the Frascati , Oxford Street , on Wednesday of last week—because we then saw sufficient to convince us that the Lodge has prepared for itself a firm foundation , during its two years existence , on which to work up a body that shall not only be a credit to the great district it intends to be representative of , but likewise a credit to the Craft at large .
The Lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . James J . Marsh , who was supported by Bros . R . J . Railton J . W ., Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg P . G . C . Chaplain , Thomas Evans Treas ., T . H . Openshaw , F . R . C . S ., Sec , W . H . Booth J . D ., R . H . Hampson , LL . B ., B . A . and J . R . Hosker Stds ., Rev . T . S . Raffles , M . A ., P . M . P . P . G . C , S . M . Worthington 1350 , J . H . Mills 1550 , H . J . Clipperton P . M . 508 , C . E . Everett 869 , W . W . Morgan 177 , A . Gibbes P . P . G . Treas . Surrey 1872 , Peck 2272 . Bro . Harvey Lohr was admitted as a Joining Member .
The Worshipful Master having been re-elected , the usual ceremony was somewhat curtailed . The Bretheu having saluted Bro . Marsh he proceeded to appoint the Officers , conferring the collars on the following : Railton S . W ., Openshaw J . W ., Rev . T . S . Raffles Chap ., Evans Treas ., H . Horrocks , M . D ., B . Sc , Sec , Booth S . D ., Hampson J . D ., Peter Horrocks , M . D ., P . M . D . C ., R . Maquire , M . D ., Org ., Hosker I . G ., G . W . Taylor and A . F . Penny Stewards , Patrick P . M . Tyler .
Bro . Rev . J . Studholnn Brownrigg P . G . C , who acted as Installing Master , now completed the ceremony , and other items of business having been disposed of , the Lodge was closed , and the company repaired to a choice banquet , served in excellent style by the management . In submitting the toast of the Queen the Master referred to the special rejoicing that should be manifest by reason of Her Majesty having entered on the 60 th year of her reign . They were also specially interested in the toast by reason of the Queen ' s association with the dukedom of Lancaster .
The next toast was that of the Prince of Wales , who , the Master said , was thoroughly well known and thoroughly appreciated—especially in Freemasonry . Members of the Craft congratulated their Grand Master on the long reign of his august mother , believing that he was thoroughly happy in the position he occupied , and was as sincere as any one of them in wishing the Queen health to continue her already lengthly reign .
The toast of the Pro Grand Master was a special one , for the reason that the Earl of Lathoni was the Immediate Past Master of their Lodge , and they could not forget his condescenion in coining among them to take the position of its first Master . Lord Lathom was a true Lancashireman—one who was universally beloved by all who knew him . He had expressed his regret at not being able to attend their meeting that day , as he really had the success of the Lodge at heart . The Master felt sure he would come forward and lend his assistance in promoting the future welfare of the Lodge .
The toast of the Grand Officers was next given from the chair . They were always ready to come forward and help whenever required , as had been evidenced in their own Lodge that evening , when Bro . Brownrigg had acted as Installing Master . He was specially deserving a vote of thanks for what he had done . The toast was heartily received . The Senior Warden now assumed the gavel , and proposed the toast of the W . M . —which he considered to be the most important toast of the evening to them , the members of the Lancastrian Lodge . The W . M . had
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very pleasantly come forward to again fill the chair , and had taken upon his shoulders the heavy work entailed by that office . By the way in -which he had carried out the duties duriug the past year they had no fear but that he would so discharge them in the future as to leave a pattern worthy of imitation . The Worshipful Master had worked exceedingly hard since the
inauguration of the Lodge ; he had had some great difficulties to surmount , but had come through most satisfactorily , and they felt most grateful to him for the way in which he had carried out the work of the Lodge . The members owed much to the W . M ., and he , as an Officer , felt muoh obliged for the way in which he had acted .
The W . M . said , in reply , he was exceedingly obliged for the . kind way in which he had been received . He felt most keenly and deeply the honour the members of the Lodge had conferred upon him in re-electing him to fulfil the duties of the chair . What little help he had been to the Lodge;—he wished it- had been more—had been done with his good feeling and best wishes , and he felt that unless he had had good support it was doubtful if the Lodge would have weathered the storm of the last twelve months . He
could but feel it would have been better if his present position had been filled by a younger Brother , although he had Freemasonry at heart , and particularly was he desirous for the welfare of the Lancastrian Lodge—the representative Lodge of Lancashire in London . The honour that had been conferred on him was one that seldom fell to a Worshipful Master , and he felt deeply grateful to the members for having bestowed such a distinction upon him . The toast of the Officers of the Lodge was acknowledged by the Wardens .
The Senior Warden considered it a great honour to be one of the Officers of the Lodge . It would no doubt take them some time to attain to any size , because of their regulation that precluded all but Lancashire men , or men who are associated with the county , joining the Lodge . They hoped , however , to become a Lodge that would reflect honour on the county , and they hoped to be able to show to Lancashire men that there was a spot in London where they could meet their fellow men , and receive a hearty grasp of the hand for old Lancashire's sake .
The Treasurer of the Lodge proposed the toast of the Charities , which was followed by that of the Visitors , given from the chair , and acknowledged by Bros . Gibbes and Everitt . The Senior Warden next proposed the Masonic Press , and Bros , Mills and Morgan acknowledged the compliment . Lancashire Lodges was now given by the Junior Warden , and the toast having been acknowledged by Bro . Worthington , the proceedings terminated with the Tyler's toast .
The Worshipful Master of the Lodge Bro . James John Marsh , of 4 Cliveden Place , Eaton Square , S . W ., is the only surviving son of the late Staff-Captain George Marsh , R . N ., and was initiated 23 rd April 1890 , in the St . George ' s Lodge of Harmony , No . 32 , Liverpool . He was made J . D . in the Lodge of Harmony , No . 580 , Ormskirk , in 1891 , and S . D ., J . W ., and S . W ., in the three succeeding years . He was designated the first S . W ., in October 1894 , of the Lancastrian Lodge , London , No . 2528 , of which the Pro
Grand Master was the first Worshipful Master . Bro . Marsh was installed into the chair of the Lancastrian Lodge in October 1895 , and was re-elected by the members for the current year . He was exalted in the Chapter of Unity and Perseverance , No . 580 , Ormskirk , on 5 th October 1892 , and advanced to the Mark Degree , in the Lathom Lodge , No . 268 , Southport , on 8 th December 1892 . He also took the Rose Croix degrees , in the Liverpool
Chapter , on 21 st February 1893 , and subsequently joined the Studholme Chapter , of London . For a period of ten years—from 1884 to 1894—Bro . Marsh was private medical attendant to the estate and family of the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Lathom Pro Grand Master , and has since that time won further renown in his profession . He has already ' secured the ' confidence of his Brethren as a ruler in the Craft , and no doubt will pilot his Lodge successfully through the second term for vyhich he has been elected .
INSTRUCTION .
ROBERT BURNS LODGE , No . 25 . AT the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street , W ., on Tuesday , Bro . F . W . Truman W . M ., H . Nicholls S . W ., J . W . Williams J . W ., E . C . Mulvey P . M . Preceptor , F . Mart P . M . Deputy Preceptor , J . Blundell P . M . Treasurer , T . Casely P . M . Sec , T . Fullwood W . M . 25 S . D ., H . Davis J . D ., H . Raphael I . G ., Taylor , Ridgway , Kobelt , Cross , Kelly , Mullins , Hunt , Scarlett , Flemming , McVey , W . H . Brougham , Mason , Winsor , Wynman , Montague Fitzwilliam & c .
, The W . M . opened the Lodge to the second degree . Bro . Scarlett was examined and entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Wa compliment the W . M . on his faultless working of the impressive ceremony . The Lodge was closed in the third degree , and the Fellow Crafts were admitted . Bro . Mart , the Deputy Preceptor , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the first section of the lecture . Bros . W . Brougham and Montague Fitzwilliam were unanimously elected members . Bro . Nicholls will occupy the chair next meeting .
WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . rriHE weekly meeting was held at Bro . Jones ' s , Oliver Arms , Harrow Road , A _ on Tuesday , Bro . T . W . Mogford W . M ., 0 . Brown S . W ., A . L . Miller J . W ., VV . M . Roberts W . M . 733 S . D ., C . Lilly J . D ., G . Busby I . G ., R . J . Rogers P . M . Treasurer acting Preceptor and Secretary , A . L . Bullers , H . Campbell , C . Halston , J . Lewis , R . J . Hearnden .
Lodge being opened to the second degree , Bro . Campbell was examined and entrusted , after which the ceremony of raising was rehearsed in his favour . Lodge resumed to the first degree . Called off and on . The W . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of investiture of Officers , Bro . Rogers P . M . acting D . C .
The now bye-laws were read . It was proposed by the S . W ., seconded by the J . W ., that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded to the Committee for drawing up such an excellent code of rules . Bro . Mogford responded . It was proposed by Bro . Rogers P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Roberts , that a letter of condolence be sent to Bro . Weaver , on the loss of his mother , which was carried . Bro . Brown was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting .