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The Reporter.
The Brethren , about seventy , then proceeded to the Banquet . The AY . Master Bro . Fox presided with much ability and equal good-humour . Several neat and eloquent addresses were delivered , amongst which was conspicous that of Bro . Tombleson ; who , after alluding to the compliment they had conferred on him that day , observed that , in the services he had been enabled to render the Robert Burns' Lod he
ge , had been greatly assisted by several kind friends and Brothers , several of whom he had the happiness of seeing present . One in particular , ( Bro . Key ) , was so conspicuous for his talents , and exertions for the success of the Lodge , that he determined to aid him in the undertaking ; and was proud to see that worth y friend and Brother present , as a witness that he had not only succeeded in following in his footsteps , but was also reaping a few of the laurels .
He had always endeavoured to act up to the principles of the order , by doing good in all cases , and injury in none ; and as it had pleased theW . Master , in proposing his health , to state that his ( Bro . Tombleson ' s ) hand was always open in the cause of charity , he should only add , that his heart was always the companion of his hand . * Bros . Stansbury , Bedford , Crouch , Beular , Archer , Blewitt , & c . contributed to the harmony of the evening by their united talents .
ST . JAMES ' CHAPTER , Feb . 2 . —We draw a veil over some of the amusements of this evening , which , not being creditable either to good taste or decency , will , we hope , never be repeated . ARK MARINERS , Feb- 23 . —A meeting of the Brethren of this degree was held at the house of Bro . Barnes , Hoxton-square , on which occasion several inductions took place . Bro . Dorrington officiated as N . The newly-embodied expressed themselves much pleased . The last Wednesday in the month is the fixed time at present .
THE CONCORDTHE BURLINGTON — AND THE BANK OP ENGLAND . —The reunions at these Lod ges have been marked by their usual attention to discipline and hospitality ; at the latter , especially , there has been a reaction both in initiations and visitation . The meeting in February was honoured by the presence of the Rev . Bro . Slade , Bro . Thomas , from Barbados , Bro . Sangster , and others . During the evening many admirable addresses were delivered .
CROSS OP CHRIST ENCAMPMENT , March 18 . ' —The E . C . AA ^ ackerbath installed a Companion , and presided over the arrangements with his usual care and attention . The Past Commanders were all present . The severe illness of the E . C . Hope prevented his attendance . LODGE OP UNION , 195 . —On this occasion the members mustered in good strength , and were aided b y some visitors . The business of the Lodgeand the social courtesies of the banquetwere marked bequal
, , y care and attention . Among the leading features of the evening was the presentation of an elegant Past Master ' s jewel ( the design and execution of which were chaste and masterly ) to Bro . AVilliam Shaw , whose two consecutive years of presidency left a lasting impression of delight on the hearts of the members .
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The Reporter.
The Brethren , about seventy , then proceeded to the Banquet . The AY . Master Bro . Fox presided with much ability and equal good-humour . Several neat and eloquent addresses were delivered , amongst which was conspicous that of Bro . Tombleson ; who , after alluding to the compliment they had conferred on him that day , observed that , in the services he had been enabled to render the Robert Burns' Lod he
ge , had been greatly assisted by several kind friends and Brothers , several of whom he had the happiness of seeing present . One in particular , ( Bro . Key ) , was so conspicuous for his talents , and exertions for the success of the Lodge , that he determined to aid him in the undertaking ; and was proud to see that worth y friend and Brother present , as a witness that he had not only succeeded in following in his footsteps , but was also reaping a few of the laurels .
He had always endeavoured to act up to the principles of the order , by doing good in all cases , and injury in none ; and as it had pleased theW . Master , in proposing his health , to state that his ( Bro . Tombleson ' s ) hand was always open in the cause of charity , he should only add , that his heart was always the companion of his hand . * Bros . Stansbury , Bedford , Crouch , Beular , Archer , Blewitt , & c . contributed to the harmony of the evening by their united talents .
ST . JAMES ' CHAPTER , Feb . 2 . —We draw a veil over some of the amusements of this evening , which , not being creditable either to good taste or decency , will , we hope , never be repeated . ARK MARINERS , Feb- 23 . —A meeting of the Brethren of this degree was held at the house of Bro . Barnes , Hoxton-square , on which occasion several inductions took place . Bro . Dorrington officiated as N . The newly-embodied expressed themselves much pleased . The last Wednesday in the month is the fixed time at present .
THE CONCORDTHE BURLINGTON — AND THE BANK OP ENGLAND . —The reunions at these Lod ges have been marked by their usual attention to discipline and hospitality ; at the latter , especially , there has been a reaction both in initiations and visitation . The meeting in February was honoured by the presence of the Rev . Bro . Slade , Bro . Thomas , from Barbados , Bro . Sangster , and others . During the evening many admirable addresses were delivered .
CROSS OP CHRIST ENCAMPMENT , March 18 . ' —The E . C . AA ^ ackerbath installed a Companion , and presided over the arrangements with his usual care and attention . The Past Commanders were all present . The severe illness of the E . C . Hope prevented his attendance . LODGE OP UNION , 195 . —On this occasion the members mustered in good strength , and were aided b y some visitors . The business of the Lodgeand the social courtesies of the banquetwere marked bequal
, , y care and attention . Among the leading features of the evening was the presentation of an elegant Past Master ' s jewel ( the design and execution of which were chaste and masterly ) to Bro . AVilliam Shaw , whose two consecutive years of presidency left a lasting impression of delight on the hearts of the members .