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Notices Of Meetings.
plied by tho new manager , Bro . Dawkins , and superintended by Bro . Knill . Tho W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . J . Boyd P . G . P . responding for the Grand Officers . Bio . G . Purkess proposed the toast of " The W . M . " He spoke of the able manner in which Bro . Thiellay had discharged his duties . He was a good and charitable Mason ; ho had been a Steward to all the Charities , aud had
collected goodly sums for each , thus clearly showing that his heart was in tho right place . The W . M . suitably replied , flo then proposed the toast of " The new initiate , Bro . 1 ' euot . " The recommendation he had brought was sufficient to testily how he was respected . Ho was one who would prove a credit to tho Order , and ho hoped he might eventually occupy tho chair of the Lodge . Bro . Peuet responded
to the toast , and fully justified the remarks made by tho W . M . The W . M . then proposed the toast of " The Visitors , " who were—Bros . F . Gnida b' 05 , E . Hopwood P . M . 141 , G . D . Hoe 1601 , L . C . Lefevre 1507 , J . Godden 862 , Brand 25 , G . Thompson P . P . G . S . W . Northumberland , B . J . Jewell 194 , R . G . Willonghby 73 , J . Boyd 23 , H . Hall 215 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Clench P . M ., Bishop , Ireuth 1507 , & c ,
who severally returned thanks . The W . M . then proposed the toast of " The Past Masters , " and Bro . G . Purkess returned thanks for himself and Bro . Ball . The toast of " Tho Treasurer aud Secretary " followed . The former brother was ono who had worthily received Grand honours ; he was the Father of the Lodge , and they wero proud of him : he was universally respected . Tho Secretary was equally
deserving of their encomiums , his accounts wero always correct , and he diligently performed his duties . Bro . John Boyd , on rising , was enthusiastically received ; ho thanked the W . M . and the brethren for their kind expressions , and their heartiness iu responding to the toast . The W . M . had stated ho was the Father of his Lodge ; he was proud of his children , to see them in so flourishing a state . The Lodge had
attained a great age , having completed its centenary . It was never in a better position since it was founded ; it was free from debt , and the name of The Prudent Brethren , under these circumstances , they were proud of . It would ever be a household word . ( Cheers . ) Bro . G . S . States followed . The Lodge had had , from its formation , 100
W . M . ' s , and Bro . J . Boyd had served that office twice consecutively ; they had , however , only four Secretaries ; but while such sentiments were expressed by the W . M . and the brethren he was only pleased to feel that he had done his duty . The toasts of " The Wardens and Officers " were severally responded to by Bros . Moult and Haslett , and the " Tyler ' s " toast concluded an agreeable evening .
Macdonald Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 104 . —A regular meeting of this Lodge was held at Masons' Hall , Masons ' Avenue , E . G ., ou Saturday last . The W . Bro . Thomas W . White W . M . was supported by a goodly attendance of officers aud brethren , amongst whom weie the W . Bro . G . Ward Verry , Past Prov . G . D . C ., as S . W . ; the W . Bro . North Ritherdon , Prov . Grand Superintendent
of Works , J . W . ; tho W . Bro . Edward Moody , Past Prov . Grand Standard Bearer , M . O . ; the W . Bro . W . P . Collins , Past Prov . Grand Sword Bearer , J . O . ; the V . W . Bro . Thomas Meggy P . G . S . C . P . M . ; the V . W . Bro . James Stevens P . Cf . J . O . P . M . ; the W . Bro . W . Worrell P . G . Organist , P . M . ; W . Bros . M . C . Hale , Prov . Grand Sword Bearer , J . K . Pitt , Prov . G . D . C . ; Bros . Bushin , H . F . Partridge , W .
Johnston , J . R . Williams , & c , aud Bro . J . llawles , acting for Bro . Grant , Tyler . The Lodge was specially visited by the W . Bro . C . Pnlman , Prov . G . S . O . and P . M . of the Panmure Mark Lodge , who had , whilst W . M . of that Lodge , kindly advanced a brother to the decree for , and during the recess of the Maidouald Mark Lodge . Tha Lodge was duly opened , and minutes read . Apologies from several brethren " out of town" were received . Candidates for
advancement being unable to attend on tins occasion for a like reason , no ceremony was performed , and ample time was therefore devoted to the discussion of an important notice of motion by Bro . Meggy , for alteration of date of meeting . This , however , resulted in a further adjournment of the question . A very cordial vote of thanks to the late W . M . and members of the Panmure Mark Lodge was ordered to
be recorded on the minutes , and was responded to by the W . Bro . Pulman , in highly appreciative terms . Candidates for next meeting were proposed , the Lodge closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Tomahawk Restaurant in London Wall , where , under the provident care of the worthy Treasurer , Bro . Meggy , a very
elegant repast had been provided . Excepting only the formal tensts , the health of " The Visitors , " and " Success to the Panmure Mark Lodge , " ceremony was dispensed with , and an enjoyable hour or two spent in harmony and social intercourse , the brethren separating , about half-past eight , for their respective homes .
Faith Chapter , No . 141 . —The autumn Convocation of this Chapter was hold on Wednesday , 18 th , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , E . G ., the following Comps . presiding—N . Glucksteiu M . E . Z ., C . F . Hogard H ., J . Constable J ., W . E . Gompertz Scribe E ., J . K . Pitt acting Scribe N ., M . Bamberger Treasurer , W . 0 . Hollands acting P . S . Tho bnsin ' .-u of tho evening consisted purely of passing
the minutes of tho fortuoi Convocation ,, iml the election of officers ibi the ensuing twelve months . The ba '>! 'l resulted 1 : 3 follows : —C . F . Hogard M . E . Z ., J . Constable H ., W . E . Gompertz J ., J . Pindei Scribe E ., Ii . L . Bloomfield Scribe N ., W . C . Hollands P . S . Long-Btaft ' was re-elected Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to the retiring M . E . Z . There wero the following Comps . present : — W . Stead , Ochse , Ososki , Maddisou , Parkinson , Brocksopp , Kendall .
Kinnear , Croaker , Eiclmans , & c . Comp . E . Gottheil was elected an honorary member . Loiters of resignation wero read from Comps , Harris and Stevens . Tho Chapter was closed , and the Comps . adjourned to a banquet , which , under tho management of Comp . Smith , was of the usual recherche character . Upon the cloth b .-. iu ; . cleared tho usual loyal and R . A . toasts were given , and several !} responded to . The Companions separated at 10 p . m .
Notices Of Meetings.
St . Johns Lodge , No . 178 , Lisburn . — This old and prosperous Lodge , which was established in Lisburn in the year 1758 , and now numbers about forty members , held its usual monthly meeting in the Masouic Hall , Castle Street , Lisburn , on Friday evening , tho 13 th inst . Tho following members were present—Bros . R . M . Tilley , W . M ., in the chair ; Wm . Graham , S . W . ; John Higginson ,
J . W . ; Wm . J . Gilliland , Secretary and Treasurer ; R . M'Comb , S . D . ; f . Vernon , J . D . ; James Pryde , as I . G . ; John M'Bride , P . M . ; Wm . Wilson , P . M . ; Arthur Mnsaen , P . M ; Wm . Johnson , P . M . ; M . M'Knight , P . M . ; John Flynn , Joseph Pryde , W . Hawthorn , Wm . D . Duncan , W . J . Knox , jun . ; also the following visiting brethren : — P . M'Henry , S . W . 51 ; W . H . Woods , 51 ; J . M . Dickson , P . M . 272 ;
A . Hill , 272 . After the minutes of the previous communication wero read and confirmed , Bro . Wm . J . Gilliland sustained the motion of which he had given notice on last communication—viz ., " That this lodge re-cousider the appropriation of its contributions to the Masonic Male and Female Orphan Schools , Dublin , with a view to the lodge constituting itself a life governor . " After an animated discussion
of the motion , iu which Bros . Tilley , Higginson , Wilson , Johnson , M'Bride , and Flynn took part , it was finally moved by Bro . J . Higginson , seconded by Bro . Wm . J . Gilliland , and passed unanimously , that the annual subscription of £ A ( £ 2 of which had been subscribed to the male , and £ 2 to the female ) be appropriated to the Boys' School , in order to constitute the Lodge a life governor . The
effect of this resolution will improve the position of the Lodge , by giving it the power of voting for as many candidates as there are vacancies in the School , whereas , formerly , it was limited to one vote for each £ 1 subscribed . Several notices of motion were placed ou the books by the members present , for tbe benefit of Freemasonry and this lodge in particular . The communication was closed in the ancient form of the Craft , and shortly afterwards adjourned .
Lodge of Unity , No . 183 . —The first meeting of tho Session of this Lodge was held on the 23 rd inst . at the Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall-street , E . C . The principal business of the evening con . sisted of the initiation of Mr . C . W . Johnson . The ceremony was per . formed by the W . M ., with precision and emphasis , and we do not remember any candidate who more fnllv understood and appreciated
the solemnity of the ordeal . A letter was read from the daughter or a late member , acknowledging the bounty of the Lodge in having voted her tho sum of ten guineas . Bro . G . P . Britten addressed the Lodge , stating that he was in possession of a minute-book , dated 1770 , which from evidence produced by Bro . Constable clearly proved did not belong to them . He was , therefore , anxious to restore it into the
hands of tho legitimate owners—viz ., the Enoch Lodge , No . 11 . He was happy to say that the W . M ., Bro . E . Taylor , was present . Upon some further evidence and tho testimony of Bro . Constable , the Lodge unanimously decided to restore the book to the Enoch Lodge . This fraternal act was acknowledged by Bros . Constable and Taylor . At this juncture the Lodge was called to refreshment , and we need
hardly say that the Ship and Turtle maintained its reputation . The banquet was equal to anything we havo had at larger hotels , and at greater cost . Upon tho cloth being cleared , the W . M . conducted the business of the t ble consistently , being explicit and laudatory in introducing his speeches , yet brief withal . For the first toast he merely said : Brethren , —In very few words I call upon yon to join
me in drinking to " The Queen and tho Craft . Following this , tho W . M . said : The next toast I have to bring to your notice is that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . Grand Master of Masons ;" with equal rapidity the toast of" the Pro G . M ., the Dep . G . M . and the rest of tho Grand Officers" was given . This naturally elicited a reply from tho Grand Lodge representative , Bro . E . P . Albert , Grand
Pursuivant , who said that it was with feelings of diffidence and pleasure that he addressed the brethren . It was patent to all that Grand Lodge took a lively interest in the Lodges under its constitution , and the members thereof look with a jealous eye upon subordinate Lodges ; but whilst such harmony and unity existed as that he had witnessed during the evening , there was every prospect of that laudable jealousy being
tempered . In giving the toast of " Tho Initiate , " the W . M . said it was a pleasure he experienced for the first time , as Master of the Unity Lodge . The gentleman upon whom light had dawned was introduced by friends and brethren for years respected and appreciated . He had no doubt that as time wore on he would share to its full extent the fraternal greeting now offered . He should call on Bro . Johnson .
After the Apprentice Song had been rendered by P . M . Todd , Bro . Johnson replied , thanking the brethren for their kindness in supporting the proposition of his friend , and thereby securing his admission . His only regret was that he had not been initiated years before . He hoped , however , his future conduct would prove him worthy of the confidence of tho Lodge . The I . P . M . proposed the
' Health of the W . M . " He did so with pleasure . Tho W . M . had given a proof of his work , aud with this every member present was highly satisfied . When Bro . G . W . Spcthjun . was installed they all looked forward to great things , and they had not been disappointed . The W . M . was pleased to hear expressions of satisfaction ; so long as he occupied the chair ho would do his best to merit the remarks of Bro .
Turner . In this Lodge wo noticed that the gavel of the master had a hollow head , with a slit in it , to be used as a charity box ; this went tho round of the tabic , and the unseen contents wero subsequently sold to the highest bidder . Bro . Turner was the purchaser , but we fear his investment was . 40 . d only so far as our charities are concerned . I'ho W . M . remarked , the next toast ho should give was one always tiailed with pleasure . Whatever course we may pursue we never fail
to evince to our Visitors a perfect respect and liberal hospitality . Vc may bo proud in having such distinguished visitors , Bro . 'Joustable is known universally for hia labour of love in furthering J 10 interest of tho Charities of Freemasonry generally ; he has ikewise given us some interesting particulars concerning our own Lodge . Then comas Bro . E . Taylor , W . M . of Enoch Lodge 11 . This Lodge , from its high position on Grand Lodge roll , certainly proclaims it no chicken ; Bro , Taylor has , however , youth in his face .
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Notices Of Meetings.
plied by tho new manager , Bro . Dawkins , and superintended by Bro . Knill . Tho W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . J . Boyd P . G . P . responding for the Grand Officers . Bio . G . Purkess proposed the toast of " The W . M . " He spoke of the able manner in which Bro . Thiellay had discharged his duties . He was a good and charitable Mason ; ho had been a Steward to all the Charities , aud had
collected goodly sums for each , thus clearly showing that his heart was in tho right place . The W . M . suitably replied , flo then proposed the toast of " The new initiate , Bro . 1 ' euot . " The recommendation he had brought was sufficient to testily how he was respected . Ho was one who would prove a credit to tho Order , and ho hoped he might eventually occupy tho chair of the Lodge . Bro . Peuet responded
to the toast , and fully justified the remarks made by tho W . M . The W . M . then proposed the toast of " The Visitors , " who were—Bros . F . Gnida b' 05 , E . Hopwood P . M . 141 , G . D . Hoe 1601 , L . C . Lefevre 1507 , J . Godden 862 , Brand 25 , G . Thompson P . P . G . S . W . Northumberland , B . J . Jewell 194 , R . G . Willonghby 73 , J . Boyd 23 , H . Hall 215 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Clench P . M ., Bishop , Ireuth 1507 , & c ,
who severally returned thanks . The W . M . then proposed the toast of " The Past Masters , " and Bro . G . Purkess returned thanks for himself and Bro . Ball . The toast of " Tho Treasurer aud Secretary " followed . The former brother was ono who had worthily received Grand honours ; he was the Father of the Lodge , and they wero proud of him : he was universally respected . Tho Secretary was equally
deserving of their encomiums , his accounts wero always correct , and he diligently performed his duties . Bro . John Boyd , on rising , was enthusiastically received ; ho thanked the W . M . and the brethren for their kind expressions , and their heartiness iu responding to the toast . The W . M . had stated ho was the Father of his Lodge ; he was proud of his children , to see them in so flourishing a state . The Lodge had
attained a great age , having completed its centenary . It was never in a better position since it was founded ; it was free from debt , and the name of The Prudent Brethren , under these circumstances , they were proud of . It would ever be a household word . ( Cheers . ) Bro . G . S . States followed . The Lodge had had , from its formation , 100
W . M . ' s , and Bro . J . Boyd had served that office twice consecutively ; they had , however , only four Secretaries ; but while such sentiments were expressed by the W . M . and the brethren he was only pleased to feel that he had done his duty . The toasts of " The Wardens and Officers " were severally responded to by Bros . Moult and Haslett , and the " Tyler ' s " toast concluded an agreeable evening .
Macdonald Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 104 . —A regular meeting of this Lodge was held at Masons' Hall , Masons ' Avenue , E . G ., ou Saturday last . The W . Bro . Thomas W . White W . M . was supported by a goodly attendance of officers aud brethren , amongst whom weie the W . Bro . G . Ward Verry , Past Prov . G . D . C ., as S . W . ; the W . Bro . North Ritherdon , Prov . Grand Superintendent
of Works , J . W . ; tho W . Bro . Edward Moody , Past Prov . Grand Standard Bearer , M . O . ; the W . Bro . W . P . Collins , Past Prov . Grand Sword Bearer , J . O . ; the V . W . Bro . Thomas Meggy P . G . S . C . P . M . ; the V . W . Bro . James Stevens P . Cf . J . O . P . M . ; the W . Bro . W . Worrell P . G . Organist , P . M . ; W . Bros . M . C . Hale , Prov . Grand Sword Bearer , J . K . Pitt , Prov . G . D . C . ; Bros . Bushin , H . F . Partridge , W .
Johnston , J . R . Williams , & c , aud Bro . J . llawles , acting for Bro . Grant , Tyler . The Lodge was specially visited by the W . Bro . C . Pnlman , Prov . G . S . O . and P . M . of the Panmure Mark Lodge , who had , whilst W . M . of that Lodge , kindly advanced a brother to the decree for , and during the recess of the Maidouald Mark Lodge . Tha Lodge was duly opened , and minutes read . Apologies from several brethren " out of town" were received . Candidates for
advancement being unable to attend on tins occasion for a like reason , no ceremony was performed , and ample time was therefore devoted to the discussion of an important notice of motion by Bro . Meggy , for alteration of date of meeting . This , however , resulted in a further adjournment of the question . A very cordial vote of thanks to the late W . M . and members of the Panmure Mark Lodge was ordered to
be recorded on the minutes , and was responded to by the W . Bro . Pulman , in highly appreciative terms . Candidates for next meeting were proposed , the Lodge closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Tomahawk Restaurant in London Wall , where , under the provident care of the worthy Treasurer , Bro . Meggy , a very
elegant repast had been provided . Excepting only the formal tensts , the health of " The Visitors , " and " Success to the Panmure Mark Lodge , " ceremony was dispensed with , and an enjoyable hour or two spent in harmony and social intercourse , the brethren separating , about half-past eight , for their respective homes .
Faith Chapter , No . 141 . —The autumn Convocation of this Chapter was hold on Wednesday , 18 th , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , E . G ., the following Comps . presiding—N . Glucksteiu M . E . Z ., C . F . Hogard H ., J . Constable J ., W . E . Gompertz Scribe E ., J . K . Pitt acting Scribe N ., M . Bamberger Treasurer , W . 0 . Hollands acting P . S . Tho bnsin ' .-u of tho evening consisted purely of passing
the minutes of tho fortuoi Convocation ,, iml the election of officers ibi the ensuing twelve months . The ba '>! 'l resulted 1 : 3 follows : —C . F . Hogard M . E . Z ., J . Constable H ., W . E . Gompertz J ., J . Pindei Scribe E ., Ii . L . Bloomfield Scribe N ., W . C . Hollands P . S . Long-Btaft ' was re-elected Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to the retiring M . E . Z . There wero the following Comps . present : — W . Stead , Ochse , Ososki , Maddisou , Parkinson , Brocksopp , Kendall .
Kinnear , Croaker , Eiclmans , & c . Comp . E . Gottheil was elected an honorary member . Loiters of resignation wero read from Comps , Harris and Stevens . Tho Chapter was closed , and the Comps . adjourned to a banquet , which , under tho management of Comp . Smith , was of the usual recherche character . Upon the cloth b .-. iu ; . cleared tho usual loyal and R . A . toasts were given , and several !} responded to . The Companions separated at 10 p . m .
Notices Of Meetings.
St . Johns Lodge , No . 178 , Lisburn . — This old and prosperous Lodge , which was established in Lisburn in the year 1758 , and now numbers about forty members , held its usual monthly meeting in the Masouic Hall , Castle Street , Lisburn , on Friday evening , tho 13 th inst . Tho following members were present—Bros . R . M . Tilley , W . M ., in the chair ; Wm . Graham , S . W . ; John Higginson ,
J . W . ; Wm . J . Gilliland , Secretary and Treasurer ; R . M'Comb , S . D . ; f . Vernon , J . D . ; James Pryde , as I . G . ; John M'Bride , P . M . ; Wm . Wilson , P . M . ; Arthur Mnsaen , P . M ; Wm . Johnson , P . M . ; M . M'Knight , P . M . ; John Flynn , Joseph Pryde , W . Hawthorn , Wm . D . Duncan , W . J . Knox , jun . ; also the following visiting brethren : — P . M'Henry , S . W . 51 ; W . H . Woods , 51 ; J . M . Dickson , P . M . 272 ;
A . Hill , 272 . After the minutes of the previous communication wero read and confirmed , Bro . Wm . J . Gilliland sustained the motion of which he had given notice on last communication—viz ., " That this lodge re-cousider the appropriation of its contributions to the Masonic Male and Female Orphan Schools , Dublin , with a view to the lodge constituting itself a life governor . " After an animated discussion
of the motion , iu which Bros . Tilley , Higginson , Wilson , Johnson , M'Bride , and Flynn took part , it was finally moved by Bro . J . Higginson , seconded by Bro . Wm . J . Gilliland , and passed unanimously , that the annual subscription of £ A ( £ 2 of which had been subscribed to the male , and £ 2 to the female ) be appropriated to the Boys' School , in order to constitute the Lodge a life governor . The
effect of this resolution will improve the position of the Lodge , by giving it the power of voting for as many candidates as there are vacancies in the School , whereas , formerly , it was limited to one vote for each £ 1 subscribed . Several notices of motion were placed ou the books by the members present , for tbe benefit of Freemasonry and this lodge in particular . The communication was closed in the ancient form of the Craft , and shortly afterwards adjourned .
Lodge of Unity , No . 183 . —The first meeting of tho Session of this Lodge was held on the 23 rd inst . at the Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall-street , E . C . The principal business of the evening con . sisted of the initiation of Mr . C . W . Johnson . The ceremony was per . formed by the W . M ., with precision and emphasis , and we do not remember any candidate who more fnllv understood and appreciated
the solemnity of the ordeal . A letter was read from the daughter or a late member , acknowledging the bounty of the Lodge in having voted her tho sum of ten guineas . Bro . G . P . Britten addressed the Lodge , stating that he was in possession of a minute-book , dated 1770 , which from evidence produced by Bro . Constable clearly proved did not belong to them . He was , therefore , anxious to restore it into the
hands of tho legitimate owners—viz ., the Enoch Lodge , No . 11 . He was happy to say that the W . M ., Bro . E . Taylor , was present . Upon some further evidence and tho testimony of Bro . Constable , the Lodge unanimously decided to restore the book to the Enoch Lodge . This fraternal act was acknowledged by Bros . Constable and Taylor . At this juncture the Lodge was called to refreshment , and we need
hardly say that the Ship and Turtle maintained its reputation . The banquet was equal to anything we havo had at larger hotels , and at greater cost . Upon tho cloth being cleared , the W . M . conducted the business of the t ble consistently , being explicit and laudatory in introducing his speeches , yet brief withal . For the first toast he merely said : Brethren , —In very few words I call upon yon to join
me in drinking to " The Queen and tho Craft . Following this , tho W . M . said : The next toast I have to bring to your notice is that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . Grand Master of Masons ;" with equal rapidity the toast of" the Pro G . M ., the Dep . G . M . and the rest of tho Grand Officers" was given . This naturally elicited a reply from tho Grand Lodge representative , Bro . E . P . Albert , Grand
Pursuivant , who said that it was with feelings of diffidence and pleasure that he addressed the brethren . It was patent to all that Grand Lodge took a lively interest in the Lodges under its constitution , and the members thereof look with a jealous eye upon subordinate Lodges ; but whilst such harmony and unity existed as that he had witnessed during the evening , there was every prospect of that laudable jealousy being
tempered . In giving the toast of " Tho Initiate , " the W . M . said it was a pleasure he experienced for the first time , as Master of the Unity Lodge . The gentleman upon whom light had dawned was introduced by friends and brethren for years respected and appreciated . He had no doubt that as time wore on he would share to its full extent the fraternal greeting now offered . He should call on Bro . Johnson .
After the Apprentice Song had been rendered by P . M . Todd , Bro . Johnson replied , thanking the brethren for their kindness in supporting the proposition of his friend , and thereby securing his admission . His only regret was that he had not been initiated years before . He hoped , however , his future conduct would prove him worthy of the confidence of tho Lodge . The I . P . M . proposed the
' Health of the W . M . " He did so with pleasure . Tho W . M . had given a proof of his work , aud with this every member present was highly satisfied . When Bro . G . W . Spcthjun . was installed they all looked forward to great things , and they had not been disappointed . The W . M . was pleased to hear expressions of satisfaction ; so long as he occupied the chair ho would do his best to merit the remarks of Bro .
Turner . In this Lodge wo noticed that the gavel of the master had a hollow head , with a slit in it , to be used as a charity box ; this went tho round of the tabic , and the unseen contents wero subsequently sold to the highest bidder . Bro . Turner was the purchaser , but we fear his investment was . 40 . d only so far as our charities are concerned . I'ho W . M . remarked , the next toast ho should give was one always tiailed with pleasure . Whatever course we may pursue we never fail
to evince to our Visitors a perfect respect and liberal hospitality . Vc may bo proud in having such distinguished visitors , Bro . 'Joustable is known universally for hia labour of love in furthering J 10 interest of tho Charities of Freemasonry generally ; he has ikewise given us some interesting particulars concerning our own Lodge . Then comas Bro . E . Taylor , W . M . of Enoch Lodge 11 . This Lodge , from its high position on Grand Lodge roll , certainly proclaims it no chicken ; Bro , Taylor has , however , youth in his face .