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entirely emerged from the cloud xvhich for a short time overhung it , and promises again to shine forth xvith the brilliancy xvhich distinguished its best days . Bro . G . P . La Serre , xvho was installed AV . M . on tliis occasion , bids fair to folloxv honourably in the footsteps of the late AV . M . ; and from the manner in xvhich he conducted the xvorking , ancl afterwards presided at the banquet , xve augur for him a brilliant and prosperous rule .
MOUNT MOKIAII LODGE , NO . 40 . —This Lodge held its first annual meeting at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Friday , 28 th January , when , although there xvas a somexvhat unusual amount of business , it xvas most ably performed by Bro . AV . II . Absolon , AV . M ., in the presence of a numerous assemblage of the Brethren , amongst whom were Bro . Hervey , P . M ., No . 7 , and Vice-President of the Board of General Purposes ; Bro . SomersP . M . No . 225 ; Bro . AVebsterAOLof
, , , , No . 275 ; Bro . Keys , Bro . Pask , Bro . AVarwick , Bro . Fenton , and many other distinguished members of the Craffc , amounting to nearl j' forty . This Lodge bufc a short time back could boast but of few members ; yet of late years , owing to the indefatigable exertions of Bro . the Eev . W- A . Hill , Bro . N . Layton Hadley , and some others ( xvho ,
duly impressed xxdlh the dignity and high importance of Freemasonry , have been unfciring in their exertions for its welfare ) , it has taken a prominent position , from the efficient manner in xvhich the ceremonies are performed , as well from the support ifc gives to the Masonic Charities , as also for the number of its members . The business commenced xvith the initiation of Mr . A . II . Eixon , after xvhich Bro . Eobert Phillips xvas raised to the third Degree ;
when , it being the evening for Installation , Bro . E . Ellxvood was dul y presented , approved , and installed in the important office of AV . M . The Brethren afterwards proceeded to partake of an elegant banquet , provided for them by Bros . AVatson , Coggan , and Banks ; and in the course of the evening many complimentary addresses xvere made , the xdsitors speaking in terms of the highest eulogium of the manner in which Bro . AV . H . Absolon had through the business
gone of the Lodge , and expressing their satisfaction in knowing that the members of the Mount Moriah had voted him a handsome and valuable Jewel , in testimony of their appreciation of his services during the last three years . Bro . AV . II . Absolon was for some time Hon . Secretary of the Emulation Lodge of Improi'emenfc , xvhere he earned for himself the kindest regards of the numerous Brethren ,
who attend there for instruction ; and xvhere , under tlie able tuition oi' Bro . Hervey and Bro . S . B . AVilson , he acquired that knowledge of Freemasonry , xvhich he now employs so ably and so creditably to himself , and xvith such great advantage to the members of his Lodge . The nexvly appointed Officers were , —Bro . Skeggs , S . AV . ; Bro . Ovam , J . AV . ; Bro . Hadley , Treasurer ; Bro . the Eev . W . A . Hill , Secretary ; Bro . Cooke , S . D . ; Bro . AVye , S . D . ; Bro . T . Martin , J . G . ; and Bro . G . Elwood , D . C .
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Metropolitan.
entirely emerged from the cloud xvhich for a short time overhung it , and promises again to shine forth xvith the brilliancy xvhich distinguished its best days . Bro . G . P . La Serre , xvho was installed AV . M . on tliis occasion , bids fair to folloxv honourably in the footsteps of the late AV . M . ; and from the manner in xvhich he conducted the xvorking , ancl afterwards presided at the banquet , xve augur for him a brilliant and prosperous rule .
MOUNT MOKIAII LODGE , NO . 40 . —This Lodge held its first annual meeting at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Friday , 28 th January , when , although there xvas a somexvhat unusual amount of business , it xvas most ably performed by Bro . AV . II . Absolon , AV . M ., in the presence of a numerous assemblage of the Brethren , amongst whom were Bro . Hervey , P . M ., No . 7 , and Vice-President of the Board of General Purposes ; Bro . SomersP . M . No . 225 ; Bro . AVebsterAOLof
, , , , No . 275 ; Bro . Keys , Bro . Pask , Bro . AVarwick , Bro . Fenton , and many other distinguished members of the Craffc , amounting to nearl j' forty . This Lodge bufc a short time back could boast but of few members ; yet of late years , owing to the indefatigable exertions of Bro . the Eev . W- A . Hill , Bro . N . Layton Hadley , and some others ( xvho ,
duly impressed xxdlh the dignity and high importance of Freemasonry , have been unfciring in their exertions for its welfare ) , it has taken a prominent position , from the efficient manner in xvhich the ceremonies are performed , as well from the support ifc gives to the Masonic Charities , as also for the number of its members . The business commenced xvith the initiation of Mr . A . II . Eixon , after xvhich Bro . Eobert Phillips xvas raised to the third Degree ;
when , it being the evening for Installation , Bro . E . Ellxvood was dul y presented , approved , and installed in the important office of AV . M . The Brethren afterwards proceeded to partake of an elegant banquet , provided for them by Bros . AVatson , Coggan , and Banks ; and in the course of the evening many complimentary addresses xvere made , the xdsitors speaking in terms of the highest eulogium of the manner in which Bro . AV . H . Absolon had through the business
gone of the Lodge , and expressing their satisfaction in knowing that the members of the Mount Moriah had voted him a handsome and valuable Jewel , in testimony of their appreciation of his services during the last three years . Bro . AV . II . Absolon was for some time Hon . Secretary of the Emulation Lodge of Improi'emenfc , xvhere he earned for himself the kindest regards of the numerous Brethren ,
who attend there for instruction ; and xvhere , under tlie able tuition oi' Bro . Hervey and Bro . S . B . AVilson , he acquired that knowledge of Freemasonry , xvhich he now employs so ably and so creditably to himself , and xvith such great advantage to the members of his Lodge . The nexvly appointed Officers were , —Bro . Skeggs , S . AV . ; Bro . Ovam , J . AV . ; Bro . Hadley , Treasurer ; Bro . the Eev . W . A . Hill , Secretary ; Bro . Cooke , S . D . ; Bro . AVye , S . D . ; Bro . T . Martin , J . G . ; and Bro . G . Elwood , D . C .