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n such an admirable style that he well earned the applause with which the conclusion of his labours was rewarded . The W . M . then said he had a very pleasing duty to perform , which was to present Bro . W . Wright , I . P . M ., with a jewel which had been voted to him by the brethren as a small tribute of respect and esteem . Bro . Wrig ht thanked the [ brethren for their kindness , and said
he should always look upon it with pleasure , as a token of the esteem entertained for him by Victoria Lodge . Copies of the report of the audit committee were J then handed round , which showed the financial position of the lodge to be in a very flourishing condition . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren , about 60 in number , sat down to a magnificent banquet , which was varied and
bountiful , and gave complete satisfaction . On the withdrawal of the cloths , the W . M . gave , in succession , " The Queen , " "H . R . H . Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of Masons of England , the Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family ; " " The M . W . Pro . G . M . of Masons of England , the Earl of Carnarvon ;" "The R . W . D . G . M . of Masons of England , and
R . W . P . G . M . of West Lancashire , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers ; " " The W . D . P . G . M . of Masons of West Lancashire , the Hon . F . Stanley , and the rest of the P . G . Officers Past and Present . " Bros . J . G . Gillman , P . M ., and J . Barker , P . M ., responded to the last toast . Bro . W . Wright , I . P . M ., next proposed " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Charles Rudman , " who suitably
acknowledged the compliment . Bro . T . Buxton , P . M ., proposed " The Masonic Charities , " to which 'Bro . Gillman responded . The W . M . proposed the " Immediate Past Master , " which was feelingly acknowledged by Bro . Wright . P . M . proposed " The Visiting Brethren , " responded to by Bros . Carr and Bowker . Bro . A . Goering , in the course of an excellent speech , proposed " The
Newly-Invested Officers . " Bro . Lowndes , S . W ., and Bro . Pearson , I . G ., responded . The W . M . next proposed " The Healths of Bros . T . Buxton , P . M ., and J . Barker , P . M ., the Founders of the Victoria Lodge , " which compliment was graciously acknowledged . The various toasts were drunk with Masonic enthusiasm . HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —
A meeting of this lodge was held at the Lion Hotel , on Thursday , the 17 th ult . Present : Bros . C . Hopwood , P . M . 141 , W . M . ; W . Hammond , P . M . Jordan , Lebanon , P . J . G . D . of Middlesex , & c , I . P . M ., and acting Sec . ; Raw , P . M ., Treas ., acting S . W . ; Hurst , J . W . ; Walls , acting S . D . ; Fox , J . D . ; Jessett , I . G . ; Ockenden , D . C . The minutes of the January meeting having been read and
confirmed , the W . M . raised Bros . Tagg and Moody to the M . M . Degree . The ballot was then taken on behalf of Bro . Barret , 1503 , and declared by the W . M . unanimous . Several propositions for initiation at the next meeting were handed in , and notice given that the R . W . Col . F . Burdett , G . M . of the Piovince , had signified his intention of being present at the March meeting . The acting Secretary also
said that in his communication the P . G . M . had stated that a family affliction would prevent him from being present that evening ( Thursday , the 17 th ult . ) , although he should very much have liked to have visited the lodge . The lodge was then formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent supper . Upon the removal of the cloth the W . M . gave " The Queen and the Craft , " in which he
expressed how gratifying it must have been to every loyal Freemason to see the manner in which Her Majesty was received on her progress to and from Westmister to open Parliament . Those who had an opportunity of viewing the procession and the dense masses of people fining the route witnessed a grand sight , and he hoped that the Queen this year would be again seen in the metropolis
discharging those duties which had in former and happier times been so well carried out by her as to excite the envy of foreign Courts . This toast was most warmly received . "The Health of the M . W . G . M . " followed and was duly honoured . In proposing the toast of " The Deputy and Pro Grand Masters , Lords Carnarvon and Skelmersdale , and the rest of the G . O . ' s Past and Present , "
the W . M . dealt upon the eminent services those noblemen and gentlemen constituting the G . L . executive rendered to Freemasonry . " The Health cf the R . W . Bro . Colonel Burdett , G . M . of the Province , " followed and was heartily drank . In giving the toast of " The rest of the Grand Officers of Middlesex , Past and Present , " the W . M . expressed how pleased he felt that he had had on his left
hand during his year of office so distinguished a member of the Provincial Grand Lodge as Bro . W . Hammond , the I . P . M ., and he was sure that in coupling that brother ' s name with the toast he was only giving honour where horour was due . In reply , Bro . Hammond said he hoped he might be pardoned by the brethren for alluding to the toast of the R . W . the G . M . of the Province hefore
responding on behalf of the G . O . ' s Past and Present , but , although at the risk of being thought presumptuous , he felt that he ought to say something of his personal knowledge of Bro . Colonel Burdett in the absence of the properly qualified brother to return thanks for the P . G . M ., viz ., the D . G . M . He could say that their Grand Master kept a fatherly eye upon the working and management of every
lodge in his province , and he believed that he made himself acquainted with their most minute details . The l . P . M . then went on to speak of the very many valuable qualities that the P . G . M . possessed , and he hoped that the Hemming Lodge would have an opportunity at their next meeting to welcome the gallant colonel in person . The concluding part of his speech was devoted to returning
thanks on behalf of the other Grand Officers of the province . " The Health of the W . M . " was then warmly proposed by Bro . Hammond , in which he spoke of the good qualities , geniality of character , and energy , fire , and pluck of Bro . Hopwood . This toast having been duly honoured , the W . M . briefly replied by stating that he had endeavoured to do his best , and no one could do more than that , and if the members of the lodge were satisfied
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with him that their thanks at the conclusion of his year of office would amply repay him for whatever trouble he had taken to enhance the prosperity of the lodge and to discharge the duties of Master . In proposing " The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M . said he always felt pleased to see members of other lodges , both in the lodge and at the council board , as he believed that
great good resulted therefrom . Bros . Tench ( Zetland ) and II . Jones ( Lebanon ) neatly replied , in which they stated that as very young Masons they could not be expected to say very much , but they wished the brethren of the Hemming Lodge to know that they were highly gratified with the " working " and with the whole proceedings that evening , which had excited in them very pleasurable feelings .
The W . M . then gave " The Health of the l . P . M ., " who had that particular evening , in the dual capacity of Past Master and Secretary , rendered him very valuable assistance , and although his abilities were well known to all , yet he must say that whatever duty Bro . W . Hammond undertook he discharged it well . The I . P . M ., in reply , modestly touched upon the kind encomiums passed by the
W . M . upon his poor services to the lodge . He then went on to state that at the request of several members of the large Lebanon Lodge he had succeeded , with the valuable assistance of others , in obtaining a warrant for the Hemming Lodge , which was established as an offshoot from the other in order to enable the members and others desirous of obtaining office in the Craft to get on sooner .
They were accordingly severed from its large trunk , and although they did not wish to aspire to become as numerous as the " Lebanon , " yet he was sure that in time they would bear in all other respects a very favourable comparison . In conclusion he predicted a very prosperous career for the Hemming Lodge , as he said it possessed many good working members who were desirous of obtaining
that honourable goal , the chair of K . S ., and who would spare no trouble , he thought , and punctual attention to the requirements of the lodge in the prosecution of their laudable ambition . " The Health of the Treasurer , Secretary , and other Officers of the Lodge" followed , and was responded to by Brothers Hurst , J . W . ; Jessett , I . G ., and Ockenden , D . C . The former stated that he had
endeavoured , and would endeavour , to fulfil his duties satisfactorily , and although he might be possibly called upon very soon , and before he was quite prepared to discharge its responsibilities , to take the very highest position in the lodge , yet he hoped by perseverance , and with the valuable assistance of the P . M . ' s and other able brethren of the lodge , to carry out the duties of the chair at least
creditably . Bros . Jessett and Ockenden kindly thanked the brethren for the manner in which their names and the other officers of the lodge had been received , and the latter , who had been particularly complimented by the W . M . for the very handsome sum he as Steward of the lodge at the recent festival for the Aged Freemasons had sent in , took occasion to speak of the Masonic charities in a very able
manner , and in concluding his remarks stated that when asked by non-members of the Craft , What was Freemasonry ? What good did it do ? and other queries equally disparaging , he simply referred them to Wood Green , Croydon , and Clapham Junction . " The Health of the Joining Member , Bro . Barrett , " was then given and drank , and drew from that brother a very amusing reply . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of Bro . Watts , " for the
services he had rendered the lodge as an officer on that and former occasions in an acting capacity . This toast was duly honoured and briefly reponded to . Between the toasts , & c , Bros . Hammond , Hurst , Jessett and Walls vocally and dramatically amused the brethren . The Tyler ' s toast at 11 o'clock terminated one of the most successful and enjoyable meetings of the lodge since its foundation .
INSTRUCTION . MOUNT LEBANON LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( No . 73 ) . —A dinner was given on Wed nesday 16 th ult ., for the purpose of doing honour to the excellent Preceptor , Bro . J . Noke , P . M . 73 . The ar . rangements were carried out by Bro . Plock ro the entire satisfaction of the brethren , Bro . Wingham , P . M .,
presiding , supported by Bro . Hook . After a very excellent dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were disposed of , and the important proceedings of the evening commenced . The Chairman , in rising to propose " The Health of Bro . J . Noke , " said : Bro . Noke you have been well-known in the Masonic world for nearly forty years , and the lustre of your Masonic honour has never been
tarnished . For many years you have spent your strength and euergics in imparting that knowledge to the brethren which you have so well mastered yourself , and which has lent lustre to many a Masonic chair . Now at the age of nearly eighty years we find you , ( although engaged daily earning- your bread truly by the sweat of your brow ) actively engaged in imparting Masonic instruction in this
and other lodges . We find you working so recently as a fortnight since in this place the Fifteen Sections . Three hours' questions without flagging at your age , Bro Noke , is a feat worth recording . The brethren have met this evening to do you honour , and they present you with this beautifully illuminated testimonial , which is worded as follows : — " Mount Lebanon Lodge of Instruction , No . 73 .
This testimonial , together with a purse of money , as a mark of respect and esteem , was presented to Bro . Noke , P . M . 87 , Precentor , in appreciation of his unweary exertions in the cause of Masonic instruction . " 1 also in the name of the brethren present you with this purse , and may God grant you yet much health and strength , and may
you never want a shilling to put into if . Bro . Noke , in returning thanks , was quite overcome ; he thanked t he brethren from his heart for the handsome mark of their favour , and trusted he might always retain the good esteem he had gained . He could only say , God bless them all . " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary " was
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then given , and responded to by Bro . Welsford , Treas ., and Bro . Phillips , Sec . " The Health of the Chairman " was then proposed by Bro . Hook , and responded to by Bro . Wingham , P . M . The Chairman then proposed " The Health of Bro . Hook , " and took occasion to say that if was to Bro . Hook we are principally indebted for this very pU'asant evening . It was Bro . Hook who proposed the
testimonial , had been the Treasurer of the fund , and had with his own hand engrossed the testimonial which had been presented . Bro . Hook , in responding , said , from beginning to end of this matter had been a labour of love ; he was but a recent member of the lodge , but he had conceived a respect and regard for Bro . Noke , which he was sure was not misplaced . As a Lodge of Instruction
he believe ! the Mount Lebanon Lodge second to none , and as an Instructor and Preceptor Bro . John Noke stood at the top of the tree . The testimonial was an easy matter when once begun , as the respect and esteem in which our Preceptor is held made subscribers of almos every brother he communicated with . The subscribers names numbering over forty are engrossed on'the
testimonial . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . Hayward , P . M . ; Seex , P . M . ; Sawyer Alleson , Miller , Ailcott , Ball , Skegg , Runbold , Foster , Cheetham , Catterson , Brook , and others . The evening proceedings were enlivened by some , songs and recitations , capitally rendered by Bros . Hook Ball , Miller , and Ailcott . At the close Bro . Hook said he would read an acrostic , which he had during the evening sketched out , which was as follows :
J ust such an evening we have passed , O ne could wish 'twould longer last , H ours roll on and pleasures pass away ; N or can we in its flight one moment stay . N ow let us part , with pleasure to reflect , O n kindly deeds , not words , but deeds of love , K nowing that while ' tis day our task is set , E ach deed recorded in Grand Lodge above .
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GLOUCESTER . —Royal Lebanon Chaplei ( No . 493 ) . —A large and important meeting of the Craft took place on Thursday in the Masonic Hall , at the Spread Eagle Hotel , Gloucester , on the occasion of the consecration of the Royal Lebanon Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons The ceremonies of consecration and installation of the Principals were ably performed by Comp . E . W . Trindcr , P . Z ,
( who acted for , in the unavoidable absence of Lord Sherborne , Provincial Grand Superintendent of Gloucestershire ) and who was assisted by Comp . S . G . Homfray , P . Z ., Standard Bearer of the Supreme Grand Chapter , and Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Monmouthshire ; and Comp . F . Binckes , P . Z ., Past Grand Steward . The three Principals were Comps . E . T . Inskip , M . E . Z . ; W . B .
Stocker , E . H . ; and F . W . Fisher , E . J . The other officers appointed were Colonel Basevi , P . Z ., who made an efficient Director of Ceremonies ; William Wakes , Scribe E . ; Edmond D . Worsley , Scribe N . ; James G . Wilson , P . S . ; and A . V . Hatton , A . S . The following distinguished visitors were present : —Comps . S . G . Homfray , Grand Standard Bearer of England ; F . Binckes , P . Z ., M . E . Z .
Metropolitan ; W . Thompson , Royal Cumberland ; F . N . Gosling , P . M ., P . Z . 286 ; E . M . Trinder , P . Z . ; G . Parfitt , P . Z . 41 ; II . D . Martin , Chap . 82 ; J . Walker , Chap . S 2 ; B . Kay , Chap . 82 ; T . E . Lucy , 11 ., Chap . 280 ; II . Cross , I ., Chap . 280 ; Dr . Dunn , Chap . 141 , Dublin ; R . Buck , Chap . 280 ; C . W . Griffiths , P . Z ., Chap . 280 ; William Wood , P . Z . 280 ; Henry Rowe , E . 280 ; B . II . Price , P . Z .
( 18 ; F . Moore , Chap . 82 ; Peter Pollard , 280 ; W . R . Mabv , 68 ; L . Winterbotham , 82 ; J . B . Winterbotham , 82 ; II . Bruton , 82 ; A . Brown , P . Z . 280 ; J . Bruton , 82 ; M . B Ricketts , 82 , J . Chaneller , P . Z . 355 ; W . Reed , P . Z . 355 ; John Toomcr , P . Z . 355 ; E . Horlick , P . Z . 1098 ; R . S . Helps , 82 ; A . S . Helps , 82 ; F . Orders , 471 ; R . J . Shaddick , 36 ; J . Bryan , 82 . At the close of the chapter the
brethren adjourned to an elegant banquet , provided by Mr . W . C . Davis , the proprieter of the hotel . LIVERPOOL . —Everton Chapter ( No . 823 ) . —The members of this chapter assembled at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on the afternoon of the 22 nd ult ., for the purpose of installing principals , investing officers , exalting candidates , & c . The chair at the
opening was occupied by Comp . Joseph Holland , Z ., and amongst the other officers and members present wcre Comps . Thomas Ashmore , P . Z . ; Jesse Banning , I . P . Z . ; W . J . Lunt , H . ; W . Cottrell , J . ; P . W . Oglcsby , S . E . ; T . Webster , S . N . ; Thomas Shaw P . S . ; Peter Ball , Janitor ; J . S . Cuthbert , W . Boulton , T . Grant , J . G . Hassell , G . Graham , Luke
Bognell , R . Warriner , R . Thompson , R . Chamberlain , J . W . Ballard , H . Trevett , J . Moulding , 11 . Casson , John H . Parker , John Beesley , Joseph Hunter , John Jones . The list of visitors included Comps . Wm . Williams , 241 ; Joseph Skeaf , P . Z . 216 , P . G . O . ; Peter B . Gee , J . 249 ; II . Pearson , Z . 249 ; Hugh Williams , P . Z . 580 , P . P . G . S . B . W . L .: John Jones , H . Sacred Delta ; John
Pemberton , P . G . S . B ., P . Z . 1094 ; 11 . G . Vernon , 680 ; John Lunt , P . Z . 241 and 1086 ; Charles Leachham , P . Z . 220 ; Rev . J . R . Jenkins , 216 ; P . Macmuldrow , P . G . S . H . 1294 ; J . T . Callow , P . Z . 673 ; John Jones , 203 ; J . E . Jackson , P . S . 249 . The minutes of the previous chapter were read and confirmed , and the Treasurer ' s balance sheet which was submitted showed a
very handsome balance to the credit of the Everton , even after an open-handed charity during the year . The ceremony of installation was admirably performed by Comp . 'P . Ashmore , P . Z ., assisted by Comp . J . Holland , I . P . Z . The following were the appointments and investments : —Comps . W . J . Lunt , Z . ; W . Cottrell , II . ; T . Shaw , J . ; W . Bouiton , S . E . j J . Webster , S . N . ; P . W . Oglesby , P . S . ; I . G . Hassell , A . S . ; R . Warriner , A . S . ; T .
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n such an admirable style that he well earned the applause with which the conclusion of his labours was rewarded . The W . M . then said he had a very pleasing duty to perform , which was to present Bro . W . Wright , I . P . M ., with a jewel which had been voted to him by the brethren as a small tribute of respect and esteem . Bro . Wrig ht thanked the [ brethren for their kindness , and said
he should always look upon it with pleasure , as a token of the esteem entertained for him by Victoria Lodge . Copies of the report of the audit committee were J then handed round , which showed the financial position of the lodge to be in a very flourishing condition . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren , about 60 in number , sat down to a magnificent banquet , which was varied and
bountiful , and gave complete satisfaction . On the withdrawal of the cloths , the W . M . gave , in succession , " The Queen , " "H . R . H . Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M . of Masons of England , the Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family ; " " The M . W . Pro . G . M . of Masons of England , the Earl of Carnarvon ;" "The R . W . D . G . M . of Masons of England , and
R . W . P . G . M . of West Lancashire , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers ; " " The W . D . P . G . M . of Masons of West Lancashire , the Hon . F . Stanley , and the rest of the P . G . Officers Past and Present . " Bros . J . G . Gillman , P . M ., and J . Barker , P . M ., responded to the last toast . Bro . W . Wright , I . P . M ., next proposed " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Charles Rudman , " who suitably
acknowledged the compliment . Bro . T . Buxton , P . M ., proposed " The Masonic Charities , " to which 'Bro . Gillman responded . The W . M . proposed the " Immediate Past Master , " which was feelingly acknowledged by Bro . Wright . P . M . proposed " The Visiting Brethren , " responded to by Bros . Carr and Bowker . Bro . A . Goering , in the course of an excellent speech , proposed " The
Newly-Invested Officers . " Bro . Lowndes , S . W ., and Bro . Pearson , I . G ., responded . The W . M . next proposed " The Healths of Bros . T . Buxton , P . M ., and J . Barker , P . M ., the Founders of the Victoria Lodge , " which compliment was graciously acknowledged . The various toasts were drunk with Masonic enthusiasm . HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —
A meeting of this lodge was held at the Lion Hotel , on Thursday , the 17 th ult . Present : Bros . C . Hopwood , P . M . 141 , W . M . ; W . Hammond , P . M . Jordan , Lebanon , P . J . G . D . of Middlesex , & c , I . P . M ., and acting Sec . ; Raw , P . M ., Treas ., acting S . W . ; Hurst , J . W . ; Walls , acting S . D . ; Fox , J . D . ; Jessett , I . G . ; Ockenden , D . C . The minutes of the January meeting having been read and
confirmed , the W . M . raised Bros . Tagg and Moody to the M . M . Degree . The ballot was then taken on behalf of Bro . Barret , 1503 , and declared by the W . M . unanimous . Several propositions for initiation at the next meeting were handed in , and notice given that the R . W . Col . F . Burdett , G . M . of the Piovince , had signified his intention of being present at the March meeting . The acting Secretary also
said that in his communication the P . G . M . had stated that a family affliction would prevent him from being present that evening ( Thursday , the 17 th ult . ) , although he should very much have liked to have visited the lodge . The lodge was then formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent supper . Upon the removal of the cloth the W . M . gave " The Queen and the Craft , " in which he
expressed how gratifying it must have been to every loyal Freemason to see the manner in which Her Majesty was received on her progress to and from Westmister to open Parliament . Those who had an opportunity of viewing the procession and the dense masses of people fining the route witnessed a grand sight , and he hoped that the Queen this year would be again seen in the metropolis
discharging those duties which had in former and happier times been so well carried out by her as to excite the envy of foreign Courts . This toast was most warmly received . "The Health of the M . W . G . M . " followed and was duly honoured . In proposing the toast of " The Deputy and Pro Grand Masters , Lords Carnarvon and Skelmersdale , and the rest of the G . O . ' s Past and Present , "
the W . M . dealt upon the eminent services those noblemen and gentlemen constituting the G . L . executive rendered to Freemasonry . " The Health cf the R . W . Bro . Colonel Burdett , G . M . of the Province , " followed and was heartily drank . In giving the toast of " The rest of the Grand Officers of Middlesex , Past and Present , " the W . M . expressed how pleased he felt that he had had on his left
hand during his year of office so distinguished a member of the Provincial Grand Lodge as Bro . W . Hammond , the I . P . M ., and he was sure that in coupling that brother ' s name with the toast he was only giving honour where horour was due . In reply , Bro . Hammond said he hoped he might be pardoned by the brethren for alluding to the toast of the R . W . the G . M . of the Province hefore
responding on behalf of the G . O . ' s Past and Present , but , although at the risk of being thought presumptuous , he felt that he ought to say something of his personal knowledge of Bro . Colonel Burdett in the absence of the properly qualified brother to return thanks for the P . G . M ., viz ., the D . G . M . He could say that their Grand Master kept a fatherly eye upon the working and management of every
lodge in his province , and he believed that he made himself acquainted with their most minute details . The l . P . M . then went on to speak of the very many valuable qualities that the P . G . M . possessed , and he hoped that the Hemming Lodge would have an opportunity at their next meeting to welcome the gallant colonel in person . The concluding part of his speech was devoted to returning
thanks on behalf of the other Grand Officers of the province . " The Health of the W . M . " was then warmly proposed by Bro . Hammond , in which he spoke of the good qualities , geniality of character , and energy , fire , and pluck of Bro . Hopwood . This toast having been duly honoured , the W . M . briefly replied by stating that he had endeavoured to do his best , and no one could do more than that , and if the members of the lodge were satisfied
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with him that their thanks at the conclusion of his year of office would amply repay him for whatever trouble he had taken to enhance the prosperity of the lodge and to discharge the duties of Master . In proposing " The Health of the Visitors , " the W . M . said he always felt pleased to see members of other lodges , both in the lodge and at the council board , as he believed that
great good resulted therefrom . Bros . Tench ( Zetland ) and II . Jones ( Lebanon ) neatly replied , in which they stated that as very young Masons they could not be expected to say very much , but they wished the brethren of the Hemming Lodge to know that they were highly gratified with the " working " and with the whole proceedings that evening , which had excited in them very pleasurable feelings .
The W . M . then gave " The Health of the l . P . M ., " who had that particular evening , in the dual capacity of Past Master and Secretary , rendered him very valuable assistance , and although his abilities were well known to all , yet he must say that whatever duty Bro . W . Hammond undertook he discharged it well . The I . P . M ., in reply , modestly touched upon the kind encomiums passed by the
W . M . upon his poor services to the lodge . He then went on to state that at the request of several members of the large Lebanon Lodge he had succeeded , with the valuable assistance of others , in obtaining a warrant for the Hemming Lodge , which was established as an offshoot from the other in order to enable the members and others desirous of obtaining office in the Craft to get on sooner .
They were accordingly severed from its large trunk , and although they did not wish to aspire to become as numerous as the " Lebanon , " yet he was sure that in time they would bear in all other respects a very favourable comparison . In conclusion he predicted a very prosperous career for the Hemming Lodge , as he said it possessed many good working members who were desirous of obtaining
that honourable goal , the chair of K . S ., and who would spare no trouble , he thought , and punctual attention to the requirements of the lodge in the prosecution of their laudable ambition . " The Health of the Treasurer , Secretary , and other Officers of the Lodge" followed , and was responded to by Brothers Hurst , J . W . ; Jessett , I . G ., and Ockenden , D . C . The former stated that he had
endeavoured , and would endeavour , to fulfil his duties satisfactorily , and although he might be possibly called upon very soon , and before he was quite prepared to discharge its responsibilities , to take the very highest position in the lodge , yet he hoped by perseverance , and with the valuable assistance of the P . M . ' s and other able brethren of the lodge , to carry out the duties of the chair at least
creditably . Bros . Jessett and Ockenden kindly thanked the brethren for the manner in which their names and the other officers of the lodge had been received , and the latter , who had been particularly complimented by the W . M . for the very handsome sum he as Steward of the lodge at the recent festival for the Aged Freemasons had sent in , took occasion to speak of the Masonic charities in a very able
manner , and in concluding his remarks stated that when asked by non-members of the Craft , What was Freemasonry ? What good did it do ? and other queries equally disparaging , he simply referred them to Wood Green , Croydon , and Clapham Junction . " The Health of the Joining Member , Bro . Barrett , " was then given and drank , and drew from that brother a very amusing reply . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of Bro . Watts , " for the
services he had rendered the lodge as an officer on that and former occasions in an acting capacity . This toast was duly honoured and briefly reponded to . Between the toasts , & c , Bros . Hammond , Hurst , Jessett and Walls vocally and dramatically amused the brethren . The Tyler ' s toast at 11 o'clock terminated one of the most successful and enjoyable meetings of the lodge since its foundation .
INSTRUCTION . MOUNT LEBANON LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( No . 73 ) . —A dinner was given on Wed nesday 16 th ult ., for the purpose of doing honour to the excellent Preceptor , Bro . J . Noke , P . M . 73 . The ar . rangements were carried out by Bro . Plock ro the entire satisfaction of the brethren , Bro . Wingham , P . M .,
presiding , supported by Bro . Hook . After a very excellent dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were disposed of , and the important proceedings of the evening commenced . The Chairman , in rising to propose " The Health of Bro . J . Noke , " said : Bro . Noke you have been well-known in the Masonic world for nearly forty years , and the lustre of your Masonic honour has never been
tarnished . For many years you have spent your strength and euergics in imparting that knowledge to the brethren which you have so well mastered yourself , and which has lent lustre to many a Masonic chair . Now at the age of nearly eighty years we find you , ( although engaged daily earning- your bread truly by the sweat of your brow ) actively engaged in imparting Masonic instruction in this
and other lodges . We find you working so recently as a fortnight since in this place the Fifteen Sections . Three hours' questions without flagging at your age , Bro Noke , is a feat worth recording . The brethren have met this evening to do you honour , and they present you with this beautifully illuminated testimonial , which is worded as follows : — " Mount Lebanon Lodge of Instruction , No . 73 .
This testimonial , together with a purse of money , as a mark of respect and esteem , was presented to Bro . Noke , P . M . 87 , Precentor , in appreciation of his unweary exertions in the cause of Masonic instruction . " 1 also in the name of the brethren present you with this purse , and may God grant you yet much health and strength , and may
you never want a shilling to put into if . Bro . Noke , in returning thanks , was quite overcome ; he thanked t he brethren from his heart for the handsome mark of their favour , and trusted he might always retain the good esteem he had gained . He could only say , God bless them all . " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary " was
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then given , and responded to by Bro . Welsford , Treas ., and Bro . Phillips , Sec . " The Health of the Chairman " was then proposed by Bro . Hook , and responded to by Bro . Wingham , P . M . The Chairman then proposed " The Health of Bro . Hook , " and took occasion to say that if was to Bro . Hook we are principally indebted for this very pU'asant evening . It was Bro . Hook who proposed the
testimonial , had been the Treasurer of the fund , and had with his own hand engrossed the testimonial which had been presented . Bro . Hook , in responding , said , from beginning to end of this matter had been a labour of love ; he was but a recent member of the lodge , but he had conceived a respect and regard for Bro . Noke , which he was sure was not misplaced . As a Lodge of Instruction
he believe ! the Mount Lebanon Lodge second to none , and as an Instructor and Preceptor Bro . John Noke stood at the top of the tree . The testimonial was an easy matter when once begun , as the respect and esteem in which our Preceptor is held made subscribers of almos every brother he communicated with . The subscribers names numbering over forty are engrossed on'the
testimonial . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . Hayward , P . M . ; Seex , P . M . ; Sawyer Alleson , Miller , Ailcott , Ball , Skegg , Runbold , Foster , Cheetham , Catterson , Brook , and others . The evening proceedings were enlivened by some , songs and recitations , capitally rendered by Bros . Hook Ball , Miller , and Ailcott . At the close Bro . Hook said he would read an acrostic , which he had during the evening sketched out , which was as follows :
J ust such an evening we have passed , O ne could wish 'twould longer last , H ours roll on and pleasures pass away ; N or can we in its flight one moment stay . N ow let us part , with pleasure to reflect , O n kindly deeds , not words , but deeds of love , K nowing that while ' tis day our task is set , E ach deed recorded in Grand Lodge above .
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GLOUCESTER . —Royal Lebanon Chaplei ( No . 493 ) . —A large and important meeting of the Craft took place on Thursday in the Masonic Hall , at the Spread Eagle Hotel , Gloucester , on the occasion of the consecration of the Royal Lebanon Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons The ceremonies of consecration and installation of the Principals were ably performed by Comp . E . W . Trindcr , P . Z ,
( who acted for , in the unavoidable absence of Lord Sherborne , Provincial Grand Superintendent of Gloucestershire ) and who was assisted by Comp . S . G . Homfray , P . Z ., Standard Bearer of the Supreme Grand Chapter , and Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Monmouthshire ; and Comp . F . Binckes , P . Z ., Past Grand Steward . The three Principals were Comps . E . T . Inskip , M . E . Z . ; W . B .
Stocker , E . H . ; and F . W . Fisher , E . J . The other officers appointed were Colonel Basevi , P . Z ., who made an efficient Director of Ceremonies ; William Wakes , Scribe E . ; Edmond D . Worsley , Scribe N . ; James G . Wilson , P . S . ; and A . V . Hatton , A . S . The following distinguished visitors were present : —Comps . S . G . Homfray , Grand Standard Bearer of England ; F . Binckes , P . Z ., M . E . Z .
Metropolitan ; W . Thompson , Royal Cumberland ; F . N . Gosling , P . M ., P . Z . 286 ; E . M . Trinder , P . Z . ; G . Parfitt , P . Z . 41 ; II . D . Martin , Chap . 82 ; J . Walker , Chap . S 2 ; B . Kay , Chap . 82 ; T . E . Lucy , 11 ., Chap . 280 ; II . Cross , I ., Chap . 280 ; Dr . Dunn , Chap . 141 , Dublin ; R . Buck , Chap . 280 ; C . W . Griffiths , P . Z ., Chap . 280 ; William Wood , P . Z . 280 ; Henry Rowe , E . 280 ; B . II . Price , P . Z .
( 18 ; F . Moore , Chap . 82 ; Peter Pollard , 280 ; W . R . Mabv , 68 ; L . Winterbotham , 82 ; J . B . Winterbotham , 82 ; II . Bruton , 82 ; A . Brown , P . Z . 280 ; J . Bruton , 82 ; M . B Ricketts , 82 , J . Chaneller , P . Z . 355 ; W . Reed , P . Z . 355 ; John Toomcr , P . Z . 355 ; E . Horlick , P . Z . 1098 ; R . S . Helps , 82 ; A . S . Helps , 82 ; F . Orders , 471 ; R . J . Shaddick , 36 ; J . Bryan , 82 . At the close of the chapter the
brethren adjourned to an elegant banquet , provided by Mr . W . C . Davis , the proprieter of the hotel . LIVERPOOL . —Everton Chapter ( No . 823 ) . —The members of this chapter assembled at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , on the afternoon of the 22 nd ult ., for the purpose of installing principals , investing officers , exalting candidates , & c . The chair at the
opening was occupied by Comp . Joseph Holland , Z ., and amongst the other officers and members present wcre Comps . Thomas Ashmore , P . Z . ; Jesse Banning , I . P . Z . ; W . J . Lunt , H . ; W . Cottrell , J . ; P . W . Oglcsby , S . E . ; T . Webster , S . N . ; Thomas Shaw P . S . ; Peter Ball , Janitor ; J . S . Cuthbert , W . Boulton , T . Grant , J . G . Hassell , G . Graham , Luke
Bognell , R . Warriner , R . Thompson , R . Chamberlain , J . W . Ballard , H . Trevett , J . Moulding , 11 . Casson , John H . Parker , John Beesley , Joseph Hunter , John Jones . The list of visitors included Comps . Wm . Williams , 241 ; Joseph Skeaf , P . Z . 216 , P . G . O . ; Peter B . Gee , J . 249 ; II . Pearson , Z . 249 ; Hugh Williams , P . Z . 580 , P . P . G . S . B . W . L .: John Jones , H . Sacred Delta ; John
Pemberton , P . G . S . B ., P . Z . 1094 ; 11 . G . Vernon , 680 ; John Lunt , P . Z . 241 and 1086 ; Charles Leachham , P . Z . 220 ; Rev . J . R . Jenkins , 216 ; P . Macmuldrow , P . G . S . H . 1294 ; J . T . Callow , P . Z . 673 ; John Jones , 203 ; J . E . Jackson , P . S . 249 . The minutes of the previous chapter were read and confirmed , and the Treasurer ' s balance sheet which was submitted showed a
very handsome balance to the credit of the Everton , even after an open-handed charity during the year . The ceremony of installation was admirably performed by Comp . 'P . Ashmore , P . Z ., assisted by Comp . J . Holland , I . P . Z . The following were the appointments and investments : —Comps . W . J . Lunt , Z . ; W . Cottrell , II . ; T . Shaw , J . ; W . Bouiton , S . E . j J . Webster , S . N . ; P . W . Oglesby , P . S . ; I . G . Hassell , A . S . ; R . Warriner , A . S . ; T .