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ness , and were not permitted to close without a flattering compliment from Sir Fred . Fowke , upon the promising - career of Companion Sharp as a Masonic author . WOLVERHAMPTON . —No . 607 is steadily sustaining her respectability among the ranks of the Craft . A small , but chosen band , who are resolved to enlist none but " good and true men" to enter the portals of their honesthappy Lodge . Its members are dailexpecting their
, y Royal Arch charter , and anticipate increased prosperity and enjoyment from the privileges it must confer . They are determined to initiate none hut such as are well known to the Brethren for their predisposed capability in heart and mind to appreciate the peculiar value of Masonry to the world at large . At present , one gratifying idea principally occupies their attention—the making arrangements for the reception of their eminent Bro . Crucefixwho has promised them a visit in July . The
, talented Bro . Lee Stevens passed like a meteor through the town some few days ago ; his visit was but that of a passing hour . Some few of the Brethren got together just long enough to enjoy his conversation , and make them earnestly wish for another , and more prolonged , opportunity of his society .
BIRMINGHAM—FAITHFUL LODGE , NO . 696 , April 12 . —The Lodge celebrated the anniversary , and installed their new Master . Before retiring from the chair , Bro . Greatwood raised two Brethren to the Second Degree ; the ceremony of installation was afterwards gone through with admirable proficiency by Bro . Lloyd , AV . M . of Lodge of Light , assisted by Bros . Barnes and Pearse , St . Paul ' s Lodge ; Sharp , Shakspeare Lodge , Warwick ; Greatwood and AVood , Faithful Lodge ; Green ,
Athol Lodge ; and Hunt , Hope and Charity , Kidderminster . A very substantial repast followed the labours of the evening , and some excellent speeches , in support of Masonic principles , contributed much to the intellectual enjoyment of the company . The great mass of information now before us , prevents the insertion of a more extended notice of this interesting meeting , which was well attended by members of the other Birmingham Lodges .
May 16 . —The Lodge of Light have arranged that in future they will give dinner banquets ; the change has given much satisfaction . Bro . Broomhead was installed , with due observance of ample ceremonial . Past Master Bro . Lloyd presented to the Lodge the last number of the Freemasons' Quarterly Review .
ALCESTER—CHAPTER OF TEMPERANCE , —Comp . T . W . Ribbans has been elected Z . of this Chapter , and it is expected that his success in this Order may rival that which attended his exertions in resuscitating the Apollo Lodge , in this town , over which the present W . M ., Brother Charles Ratcliff ' , presides , to the perfect satisfaction of the members .
HANDS-WORTH , STAFFORDSHIRE—ST . JAJIES ' LODGE , NO . 707 , April 25 . —The Lodge was opened in form , at this place , by tbe W . M ., Bro . AAllliam Lloyd , assisted by his AVardens , Bros . Buckle and Brown . A suitable address was delivered on the occasion b y Bro . Lloyd . MANCHESTER . —The veteran corps of Masonry will hear with much delight that Bro . Wm . Johnson , one of the " Peter Gilkes' staff , " is working , lecturing , and gratifying tho youthful recruits ; his rattan is eva * ou the shake , avid his young friends , like Peter ' s " good boys , " regard their preceptor with respect arid affection .
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ness , and were not permitted to close without a flattering compliment from Sir Fred . Fowke , upon the promising - career of Companion Sharp as a Masonic author . WOLVERHAMPTON . —No . 607 is steadily sustaining her respectability among the ranks of the Craft . A small , but chosen band , who are resolved to enlist none but " good and true men" to enter the portals of their honesthappy Lodge . Its members are dailexpecting their
, y Royal Arch charter , and anticipate increased prosperity and enjoyment from the privileges it must confer . They are determined to initiate none hut such as are well known to the Brethren for their predisposed capability in heart and mind to appreciate the peculiar value of Masonry to the world at large . At present , one gratifying idea principally occupies their attention—the making arrangements for the reception of their eminent Bro . Crucefixwho has promised them a visit in July . The
, talented Bro . Lee Stevens passed like a meteor through the town some few days ago ; his visit was but that of a passing hour . Some few of the Brethren got together just long enough to enjoy his conversation , and make them earnestly wish for another , and more prolonged , opportunity of his society .
BIRMINGHAM—FAITHFUL LODGE , NO . 696 , April 12 . —The Lodge celebrated the anniversary , and installed their new Master . Before retiring from the chair , Bro . Greatwood raised two Brethren to the Second Degree ; the ceremony of installation was afterwards gone through with admirable proficiency by Bro . Lloyd , AV . M . of Lodge of Light , assisted by Bros . Barnes and Pearse , St . Paul ' s Lodge ; Sharp , Shakspeare Lodge , Warwick ; Greatwood and AVood , Faithful Lodge ; Green ,
Athol Lodge ; and Hunt , Hope and Charity , Kidderminster . A very substantial repast followed the labours of the evening , and some excellent speeches , in support of Masonic principles , contributed much to the intellectual enjoyment of the company . The great mass of information now before us , prevents the insertion of a more extended notice of this interesting meeting , which was well attended by members of the other Birmingham Lodges .
May 16 . —The Lodge of Light have arranged that in future they will give dinner banquets ; the change has given much satisfaction . Bro . Broomhead was installed , with due observance of ample ceremonial . Past Master Bro . Lloyd presented to the Lodge the last number of the Freemasons' Quarterly Review .
ALCESTER—CHAPTER OF TEMPERANCE , —Comp . T . W . Ribbans has been elected Z . of this Chapter , and it is expected that his success in this Order may rival that which attended his exertions in resuscitating the Apollo Lodge , in this town , over which the present W . M ., Brother Charles Ratcliff ' , presides , to the perfect satisfaction of the members .
HANDS-WORTH , STAFFORDSHIRE—ST . JAJIES ' LODGE , NO . 707 , April 25 . —The Lodge was opened in form , at this place , by tbe W . M ., Bro . AAllliam Lloyd , assisted by his AVardens , Bros . Buckle and Brown . A suitable address was delivered on the occasion b y Bro . Lloyd . MANCHESTER . —The veteran corps of Masonry will hear with much delight that Bro . Wm . Johnson , one of the " Peter Gilkes' staff , " is working , lecturing , and gratifying tho youthful recruits ; his rattan is eva * ou the shake , avid his young friends , like Peter ' s " good boys , " regard their preceptor with respect arid affection .