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Fregberg . —The Government having supported the Lodge in carrying out the proposition to relieve widows and orphans , as also decayed Brethren , by whicli means the funds have considerably increased , the Lodge has determined to open a Sunday school for apprentices to mechanics of the town . Sevaral Brethren have liberally contributed towards a fund for distributing prizes to the most proficient , at Christmas . Halberstadt . —The centenary of the . Lodge "three Hammers" was
a brilliant affair , on the 27 th and 28 th of January , 5846 . Deputations from several Grand Lodges were present . Hamburg . —The hundredth anniversary of the birth of the former Master , Bro . Schroeder , was commemorated , 3 rd of November , 5844 . A biography of that worthy Brother was printed , and distributed with a medal struck for the occasion . On the Sth of April , 5845 , the jubilee of the Mastership of the Red Eagle , was celebrated in the
person of Bro . IT . C . Koch . AA e regret to have to record his death on the following 20 th of May . Hamrn . —The money set apart by this Lodge for the support of widows and orphans of Brethren has not yet been touched .
Helmstadt . —On the 12 th of February , 5844 , the Lodge , " Charles of the three Crowned Pillars , " completed its centenary . Great numbers of Brethren from the adjoining provinces partook of the work and banquet . It was arranged that the Lodges from Brunswick , Halberstadt , Hildesheim , and Helmstadt should annually assemble and dine together . The first reunion took place , 20 th May last , in Helmstadt . Hanover . —Considerable surprise has been expressed that no invitations were sent out ( as is usual ) to the different Grand Lodges to attend
the Jubilee Feast of the Lodge , at the AVhite Horse . 29 th January , 5846 . Konigsberg . —A new Lodge has been established here , it consists , at present , of thirteen Members . Leipsig . —Bro . Meissner has , for the eleventh time , been re-elected AVorshipful Master of the Apollo Lodge . On the occasion of his installation , an excellent portrait of him was presented ( by the Members ) to the Lodge .
Mannheim . —As it was necessary to obtain permission from tbe Government of Baden to inaugurate the statue of Erivin , of Steinbach , a petition to that effect was sent in , which being kindly and readily granted , the Brethren sought to be allowed to open a Masonic Lodge , to which the assent was likewise obtained .
Tlle Lodge , which had been closed upwards of thirty-four years , has , in consequence , been re-opened with much ceremony , and is called " Charles of Union . " The consecration took place 19 th August , 5845 . Muricnwcrder . —A considerable sum of money has been collected by the Brethren here to fund for the purposes of distributing charity of every kind in whatever shape it may be needed by the Members of the Craft or relatives . The Lodge " Golden Harp" has the management . Planen . —It has been discovered that the timber of the Masonic Hall
is completely eaten aw ay by dry rot , and a large sum will be required for the necessary repairs . In consequence of the distress in Saxony it is feared great difficulty will be experienced to obtain it , linstock .- — -The Provincial Grand Lodge of Mecklenberg intends sinking a dye for a medal , in honor of P . M . Von Mettlebladt , and solicits subscriptions from the German Brethren to defray the expenses . Reichenbach . —The Lodge of the " Metal Chain" publicly thanks tlie Lodges of Dusseldorf , Coblentz , Duisburg , Saarlonis , Treves , and
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Fregberg . —The Government having supported the Lodge in carrying out the proposition to relieve widows and orphans , as also decayed Brethren , by whicli means the funds have considerably increased , the Lodge has determined to open a Sunday school for apprentices to mechanics of the town . Sevaral Brethren have liberally contributed towards a fund for distributing prizes to the most proficient , at Christmas . Halberstadt . —The centenary of the . Lodge "three Hammers" was
a brilliant affair , on the 27 th and 28 th of January , 5846 . Deputations from several Grand Lodges were present . Hamburg . —The hundredth anniversary of the birth of the former Master , Bro . Schroeder , was commemorated , 3 rd of November , 5844 . A biography of that worthy Brother was printed , and distributed with a medal struck for the occasion . On the Sth of April , 5845 , the jubilee of the Mastership of the Red Eagle , was celebrated in the
person of Bro . IT . C . Koch . AA e regret to have to record his death on the following 20 th of May . Hamrn . —The money set apart by this Lodge for the support of widows and orphans of Brethren has not yet been touched .
Helmstadt . —On the 12 th of February , 5844 , the Lodge , " Charles of the three Crowned Pillars , " completed its centenary . Great numbers of Brethren from the adjoining provinces partook of the work and banquet . It was arranged that the Lodges from Brunswick , Halberstadt , Hildesheim , and Helmstadt should annually assemble and dine together . The first reunion took place , 20 th May last , in Helmstadt . Hanover . —Considerable surprise has been expressed that no invitations were sent out ( as is usual ) to the different Grand Lodges to attend
the Jubilee Feast of the Lodge , at the AVhite Horse . 29 th January , 5846 . Konigsberg . —A new Lodge has been established here , it consists , at present , of thirteen Members . Leipsig . —Bro . Meissner has , for the eleventh time , been re-elected AVorshipful Master of the Apollo Lodge . On the occasion of his installation , an excellent portrait of him was presented ( by the Members ) to the Lodge .
Mannheim . —As it was necessary to obtain permission from tbe Government of Baden to inaugurate the statue of Erivin , of Steinbach , a petition to that effect was sent in , which being kindly and readily granted , the Brethren sought to be allowed to open a Masonic Lodge , to which the assent was likewise obtained .
Tlle Lodge , which had been closed upwards of thirty-four years , has , in consequence , been re-opened with much ceremony , and is called " Charles of Union . " The consecration took place 19 th August , 5845 . Muricnwcrder . —A considerable sum of money has been collected by the Brethren here to fund for the purposes of distributing charity of every kind in whatever shape it may be needed by the Members of the Craft or relatives . The Lodge " Golden Harp" has the management . Planen . —It has been discovered that the timber of the Masonic Hall
is completely eaten aw ay by dry rot , and a large sum will be required for the necessary repairs . In consequence of the distress in Saxony it is feared great difficulty will be experienced to obtain it , linstock .- — -The Provincial Grand Lodge of Mecklenberg intends sinking a dye for a medal , in honor of P . M . Von Mettlebladt , and solicits subscriptions from the German Brethren to defray the expenses . Reichenbach . —The Lodge of the " Metal Chain" publicly thanks tlie Lodges of Dusseldorf , Coblentz , Duisburg , Saarlonis , Treves , and