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to the claims made therein -by immediately paying up arrears of subscriptions . '' They have taken cave that the proper notices have been sent to the various lodges of the proposal to increase the quarterage payable to the district , and if you are favourable to the motion you will have to carry it this evening by the vote of two-thirds of the memebrs present .
"HENRY E . DOWNER , D . D . G . M ., Chairman . " FREDERIC WICKSTEED , P . D . G . S . W ., Secretary . " January 5 th , 1 S 70 . " Bro . WHITTELL , P . D . D . G . M ., proposed , and Bro . SAGAR , P . D . G . J . W ., seconded—That the report be received and adopted .
The report of the committee and the balance sheet of the South Australian Masonic Benevolent Fund were then read . A vote of thanks was then accorded to the Lodge of Friendship for the reception of District Grand Lodge on this occasion . There being no further business before the lodge it was then closed in due form .
Be As We Used To Be.
BE AS WE USED TO BE .
BY MRS . L . A . CZARENCKI . Oh ! for the happy days of youth , Those pleasant smiling days , When we dreamed by the rippling brook
Or read some quaint old lays ; Or , seated in a stilly hour Within the shady dell , The world seemed a fairy haunt Where we could ever dwell !
Life had then a thrilling charm Teeming with real delight , And all looked good and true That met our ardent sight . How dear beyond all expression , ' How blissful , how sublime , Without one doubt or shadow , Was that sweet summer time !
We love to think o ' er it fondly , It was so cloudless and fair , No sin disturbed the beauty Of hours so pure and rare . Ah ! for one day of joyous youth , See those we used to see , Love as we once did proudly love , And be as we used to be !
THE R . W . BRO . EARL PERCY , S . G . Warden of England , and P . G . M . Northumberland , was installed as W . M . ofthe Westminster and Keystone Lodge , No . io , at Freemasons' Hall , on the 6 th inst ., by R . W . Bro . XV . XV . B . Beach , M . P ., P . G . M ., Hants , in the presence of R . W . Bro . the Lord de Tabley , P . G . M . Cheshire , and a large number of distinguished brethren .
We are informed that a meeting of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre will shortly be held , when the arrangements for the annual assembl y in May will doubtless be made . There are several vacancies in the Order , which is restricted to Red Cross Knights , provided they are also Royal Arch
Masons . The Prelates or Presiding Officers must be Past First Principals of R . A . Chapters . ON Wednesday , the 30 th inst ., the members of the Royal Strand Theatre presented Bro . Arthur Swanborough with a very elegant clock of elaborate workmanship , as a testimony of the high regard and
esteem for his courteous and kind attention , and the high estimation he is held in by every member of the company . ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA , DRURY-LANE .- —The auditorium of" Old Dairy" is about to undergo a complete transformation to adapt it for the
requirements of the new opera company , which , under the able direction of Mr George Wood and his powerful company , will be no mean rival to the Mapleson-Gye Company at Covcnt Garden . Plans and drawings have been prepared by Bros . Marsh ,
Nelson , and W . Harvey , architects , and the whole works placed in the hands of Bro . XV . H . Bracher , who remodelled the house tinder the same architects for Mr . Maplcson , in the short space of five days after the destruction of Her Majesty ' s Theatre , 1868 .
MYDDLETON HALL , ISLINGTON . —On Tuesday night last the avovc hall was attended by a fashionable audience to witness Bro . Farquharson ' s entertainment entitled "Reminiscences ofthe Antipodes . " Bro . Farquharson is a gentleman who has visited the colonies , and is very happy in depicting the
humorous side of character . The descriptive part of the entertainment was interspersed with appropriate songs and recitations , some of which gained much applause from the audience . Perhaps he was most successful in a traveslie in " Blue Beard , " and
a California election speech , which latter was delivered in the high-flown language peculiar to candidates for the American Legislature . Bro . Farquharson laboured well for the success of his entertainment , and deserved the applause which followed its close .
Wc are requested to state that the meeting of the Mount Calvary Rose Croix Chapter is postponed from the 8 th to Thursday , the 21 st inst .
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THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Neptune Lodge , No . 22 . —This lodge met at Radley ' s Hotel , on Thursday the 31 st ult ., at three p . m ., Bro . Thomas White , W . M ., in the chair . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of previous meeting having been confirmed , Bros . Restel and Berger were raised to the sublime decree , and Mr . Robert Buxton Ward was
initiated into the ancient mysteries . Bro . Thomas Fairweather ( late of Phoenix 173 ) was unanimously elected a joining member . The P . M . ' s jewel of the lodge was presented to Bro . Pratt for delivery to Bro . Salter , I . P . M ., who was unavoidably absent from London . A handsome jewel was presented to Bro . Edward Hughes , " as a mark of the respect and esteem of the members of the lodge for
the very able and efficient manner he has discharged the duties of Secretary to the lodge for the last eight years . " Bro . Partridge presented a Book of Constitutions ( which had formerly belonged to the Castle Lodge ) and a vote of thanks was moved by Bro . Thomas Clark , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Wilcox , P . M ., and carried unanimously . Sums of five sniineas each to the Boys' and Girls' Schools , were
voted from the lodge funds . Bro . Marshall , P . M ., moved — "That two guineas be given to the Masonic Life Boat Fund , " of which the W . M . is a committee-man . Bro . Wilcox proposed for initiation Mr . William Rose ( son of a former member ) . Bro . Harcourt , P . M ., reminded the brethren of Mrs . Holt ( a widow of the late Tyler ) , a candidate for the benefits of the Royal Benevolent Institution
for Aged Freemasons and their Widows , and solicited the brethren to forward to him all the votes they could possibly obtain , as he was anxious to know at an early moment what prospect Mrs . Holt had of succeeding . Nothing further being offered , the lodge was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The visitors were Bros . White , Strongman ( 45 ) , Cathcrwood ( 55 ) ,
Blow , London ( 108 ) , Gluckstein ( 141 ) , Browne ( 22 S ) , Francisco ( W . A . 4 85 ) , Hester ( 788 ) , Heathman ( S 58 ) . Temple Lodge , No . 101 . —The W . Bro Frederick J . Cox , the highly esteemed Master of tl : is excellent lodge , presided on Tuesday , at the Ship and Turtle Tavern , over an assemblage of fifty brethren , and admitted to the second degree Bros . T . Cox and Lake ; he then conferred in a
most able manner the sublime degree on Bro . Pettifer . A strenuous appeal from various brethren on behalf of the several Masonic Charities was well responded lo , after which the lodge was closed in ancient and solemn form , and the brethren adjourned to one of Bro . Charles Painter ' s elegant banquets . After which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , that cf
the Visitors by the Rev . and W . Bro . Shepherd , P . M . 343 , and Provincial Grand Chaplain of Essex , in an excellent and appropriate oration . In the absence of the Wardens the XV . M . was well supported by Bros . J . II . Wynne , P . M ., as S . W ., and W . J . Clarke , P . M . 554 , as J . W ., there were also present Bros . Bond , P . M ., Treas . ;
Tanner , P . M ., Sec . ; Reynolds , S . D . ; Prince , J . D . ; and Alex . Yates , as I . G . During the evening several excellent songs were sung , several of them with the XV . Bro . E . Farthing ' s accompanyment on the piano . The Past Masters in attendance , as usual in this lodge , were Bros . Henry ( father of the lodge ) , E . Farthing , T . Beard , Ilastelno , S . May , J . II . Wynne , and XV . XV . Wynne .
Royal Alfred Lodge , No . 780 . —This flourishing lodge met on the 25 th ult ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kewbridge , under the presidency of the XV . M ., Bro . G . A . Litticwood , who was supported by his Wardens Bros . Longhurst and Lloyd ; J . Smith , P . M . and Treas . ; II . G . Buss , P . M ., See . ; S . May , P . M ., and a very large number of the members , together with the following visitors
liros . F . Adlard ( P . M . 7 ) ; B . P . Todd ( P . M . 27 ) ; C . Spagnolctli ( P . M . 795 , P . P . J . G . W . Berks and Bucks ); Thos . Durkin ( 72 ) , Geo . States , P . M ., G . S . Lo . ; W . Barringcr ( 266 ) , Shepherd ( 545 ) , James Terry , ( W . M . 127 S ); Geo . Pymm ( W . M . 749 ) , B . Clegg ( I . G . S 7 ) , S . Balcome ( 1278 ) , John Child ( 34 ) , Thos . Farker ( 34 ) , F . T . Hunt ( 276 . ) The business of the evening consisted
of two raisings ( Bros . Tailing and Moorcroft ) , and one passing ( Bro . Seward ) , and both ceremonies were rendered by the W . M . in a very effective and impressive manner . The sum of forty guineas was voted to the Girls ' School , to complete the amount of fifty guineas required to make the W . M . ofthe lodge a V . P . for ever ; liro . Litticwood himself being a Steward for the forthcoming
festival ofthe institution m May next , lwo gentlemen were then proposed for initiation , and the iodgc was closed . The brethren then sat down to a sumptuous repast , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , the W . M . rose and said , that a most pleasing duty had devolved upon him , inasmuch as he became the medium of presenting to Bro . liuss , the respected Secretary of the lodge , a testimonial which
would in some measure evince the esteem and regard in which he was held hy the brethren . ( Cheers . ) In Bro . liuss they had a Secretary who not only fulfilled admirably the duties of his post , but whose gootl and kindly qualities had made him in every sense of the word "a brother amongst them . " Turning to Bro . Buss , the W . M . then addressed him personally , and presented the testimonial , which was beautifully engraved on vellum , and Uandsomely framed and which bore the following
inscription : — " Royal Alfred Lodge , No . 7 S 0 . "Pursuant to the recommendation of the Audit Committee , ami in accordance with a resolution proposed by Bro . William Hale , P . M ., seconded by liro . Amnion Beasley , J . D ., and unanimously adopted at the regular meeting of the lodge , holden at the Slar and Garter Hotel , Kewb . iidge , on Friday , the 24 th September , 1 S 69 . This testimonial , togetherwithapurseof twenty guineas , bepresented to Bro . Henry Gustavus Buss , P . M ., as a mark of the
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high esteem in which he is held by all the brethren , and as a slight acknowledgment ofhis efficient and invaluable services as Secretary to the lodge since its formation in February 1 SJ 9 . ( Signed on behalf of the lodge , ) GEORGF . ALFRED LITTLEWOOD . W . M .
ALFRED HENRY LONGHURST , S . W . HENRY LLOYD , J . W . " The W . M . concluded by requesting Bro . Buss to accept it as a memento of their affection , and hoped that he might live long to continue a member of the lodge , and to receive the honour which was his due . ( Loud applause . ) Bro . S . May having added a few suitable remarks ,
Bro . Buss , on responding , said that he was hardly able to the W . M . and the lodge for their great kindness . He assured them that he should ever prize the testimonial as an evidence of the kindly manner in which he had ever been received , and more especially in remembrance of the present occasion , when he saw so many old friends around him whom he loved and respected . The worthy brother
concluded by again tendering his warmest thanks to the brethren . Bros . J . Smith and Hilton also made some observations in confirmation of all that had been said in praise of Bro . Buss . The health of the W . M . was given and received with great fervour and suitably acknowledged ; and the toast of the "Visitors" was responded to by Bro . G . S . States , P . M . G . Stewards' Lodge .
After a delightful evening the brethren separated , returning to town with a full conviction that they had thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the " Star and Garter , " Kew-bridge . Whittington Lodge , A o . 862 , — The last meeting of this lodge for the season , was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 21 st ult . Bro . J .
Weaver , the very efficient W . M ., was in his place , supported by his officers und a goodly muster of the brethren . During the evening Bros . Bullock and Sissons were passed , and Bros . Nioll and Oswalt raised . A banquet followed , to which about twenty-five brethren sat
down , including Bros . Brett , Thompson , Quilty and Little , P . M . 's ; Salisbury , J . W . ; Tones , S . D . ; Frickenhaus , J . D ., and Seeley , D . C Bro . Carpenter , P . M . 177 , responded for the visitors , and a very happy evening was spent by the brethren . The lodge , we are informed , will hold a summer festival in July .
MIDDLESEX UXDRIDGE . —Royal Union Lodge , No . 382 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Belmont Masonic Hall , on the 21 st ult ., when the W . M .-elect , Bro . W . H . Coulton , was ably installed into ihe chair of K . S . by the W . M ., Bro . T . A . Adams , P . G . Purst . The lodge was honoured upon this occasion with a visit from
the newly-appointed Provincial Grand Master , Col . Burdett , who was received with every manifestation of respect , and who expressed his satisfaction to find that the lodge was in such prosperous condition . The brethren afterw r ! s partook of an excellent banquet at the Railway Hotel . TEDDINGTON . —Burdett Lodge , A o . 1293 . —An emergency meeting of this new lodge was held at the Clarence
Hotel , on Saturday , the I 2 th ult ., The W . M ., Bro . Col . Burdett , P . G . M . Middlesex , was in the chair supported bv his officers as follows : Bros . G . Kenning , P . G . Steward , S . W . R . Kenyon , J . W . ; R . W . Little , P . G . Sec ., Treas . ; XV . H . Hubbard , Sec . ; Major H . XV . Palmer , S . D . ; D . R . Still , J . D . ; M . Edwards Acting I . G . ;
II . G Buss , P . G . Treas ., D . C . Messrs . Arthur B . Donnithornc and Thomas E . Hobday , were duly initiated , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren enjoyed a happy evening together at the festive board under the presidency of their genial and much respected P . G . M ., Col . Burdett .
PROVINCIAL . SCARBOROUGH . —Old Globe Lodge , A o . 200 . —This lodge held its regular meeting in the Masonic Hall , Globestreet , on Wednesday , the 16 th ult ., when the following officers , & c , were present : —Bros . li . H . Peacock , W . M . ; D . Fletcher , S . W . ; G . H . Walshaw , J . W . ; II . C . Martin , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Sec . ; H . Grover , S . D . ; II . McKimley , J . D . ; XV . Milner , I . G . ; I . Ask , Tyler ;
II . F . Rooke , A . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; J . XV . Woodall , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; II . A . Williamson , P . M . ; J . F . Spun-, P . M . ; XV . Peacock , P . M . ; J . Fisher , P . M . : S . H . Armitage , W . M ., 124 S , and a full lodge of brethren . The minutes were read and confirmed , £ , $ was voted out of the lodge funds to a distressed brother , and some minor busines having been transacted , the next business
on the notice was , to present to Bro William roster Rooke , P . M ., P . Z ., P . M . Mark Masters' Lodge , E . C . 95 , andP . E . C ., KT . Encampment Geoffrey de Boiiillion , a very handsome gold P . Z . ' s jewel , and a beautifully illuminated address , engrossed on vellum with each of the P . M . or P . Z ., & c . jewels nicely introduced in colours ; also the jewels of J . W ., S . W ., and P . S . second and third
chair . The W . M . of the lodge , Bro . R . H . Peacock rose and said : Brethren , I shall now ask Bro . Woodall , P . M ., as the Senior P . M . of this lodge present , to present in the name of the subscribers , a gold P . Z . ' s jewel , ami an address to Bro . William Foster Rooke . Bro . Woodall in making the presentation said : Brethren , it now becomes my very pleasing duty to present to Bro .
Rooke this very handsome gold P . Z . s jewel , and beautifully illuminated address , as a slight recognilion of his zeal and earnestness for the good of Masonry in this town ; he has filled the offices of J . W ., S . W ., and W . M . in the Old Globe Lodge ; he was the founder and first W . M . of the Star in the East Lodge of Marl ; Masters ; P . J . P . G . W . of this province , ( N . and E . Yorkshire , ) and that of
P . S ., the first , second , and third chair in the Holy Royal Arch , and E . C . ofthe Geoffrey deBouillion Encampment of Knights Templar . He has been regular in his attendance at every meeting , most able and willing to do everything to promote the general good of Masonry , and his working in the various degrees has at all time commanded the admiration of all present . I shall now , without fur-
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to the claims made therein -by immediately paying up arrears of subscriptions . '' They have taken cave that the proper notices have been sent to the various lodges of the proposal to increase the quarterage payable to the district , and if you are favourable to the motion you will have to carry it this evening by the vote of two-thirds of the memebrs present .
"HENRY E . DOWNER , D . D . G . M ., Chairman . " FREDERIC WICKSTEED , P . D . G . S . W ., Secretary . " January 5 th , 1 S 70 . " Bro . WHITTELL , P . D . D . G . M ., proposed , and Bro . SAGAR , P . D . G . J . W ., seconded—That the report be received and adopted .
The report of the committee and the balance sheet of the South Australian Masonic Benevolent Fund were then read . A vote of thanks was then accorded to the Lodge of Friendship for the reception of District Grand Lodge on this occasion . There being no further business before the lodge it was then closed in due form .
Be As We Used To Be.
BE AS WE USED TO BE .
BY MRS . L . A . CZARENCKI . Oh ! for the happy days of youth , Those pleasant smiling days , When we dreamed by the rippling brook
Or read some quaint old lays ; Or , seated in a stilly hour Within the shady dell , The world seemed a fairy haunt Where we could ever dwell !
Life had then a thrilling charm Teeming with real delight , And all looked good and true That met our ardent sight . How dear beyond all expression , ' How blissful , how sublime , Without one doubt or shadow , Was that sweet summer time !
We love to think o ' er it fondly , It was so cloudless and fair , No sin disturbed the beauty Of hours so pure and rare . Ah ! for one day of joyous youth , See those we used to see , Love as we once did proudly love , And be as we used to be !
THE R . W . BRO . EARL PERCY , S . G . Warden of England , and P . G . M . Northumberland , was installed as W . M . ofthe Westminster and Keystone Lodge , No . io , at Freemasons' Hall , on the 6 th inst ., by R . W . Bro . XV . XV . B . Beach , M . P ., P . G . M ., Hants , in the presence of R . W . Bro . the Lord de Tabley , P . G . M . Cheshire , and a large number of distinguished brethren .
We are informed that a meeting of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre will shortly be held , when the arrangements for the annual assembl y in May will doubtless be made . There are several vacancies in the Order , which is restricted to Red Cross Knights , provided they are also Royal Arch
Masons . The Prelates or Presiding Officers must be Past First Principals of R . A . Chapters . ON Wednesday , the 30 th inst ., the members of the Royal Strand Theatre presented Bro . Arthur Swanborough with a very elegant clock of elaborate workmanship , as a testimony of the high regard and
esteem for his courteous and kind attention , and the high estimation he is held in by every member of the company . ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA , DRURY-LANE .- —The auditorium of" Old Dairy" is about to undergo a complete transformation to adapt it for the
requirements of the new opera company , which , under the able direction of Mr George Wood and his powerful company , will be no mean rival to the Mapleson-Gye Company at Covcnt Garden . Plans and drawings have been prepared by Bros . Marsh ,
Nelson , and W . Harvey , architects , and the whole works placed in the hands of Bro . XV . H . Bracher , who remodelled the house tinder the same architects for Mr . Maplcson , in the short space of five days after the destruction of Her Majesty ' s Theatre , 1868 .
MYDDLETON HALL , ISLINGTON . —On Tuesday night last the avovc hall was attended by a fashionable audience to witness Bro . Farquharson ' s entertainment entitled "Reminiscences ofthe Antipodes . " Bro . Farquharson is a gentleman who has visited the colonies , and is very happy in depicting the
humorous side of character . The descriptive part of the entertainment was interspersed with appropriate songs and recitations , some of which gained much applause from the audience . Perhaps he was most successful in a traveslie in " Blue Beard , " and
a California election speech , which latter was delivered in the high-flown language peculiar to candidates for the American Legislature . Bro . Farquharson laboured well for the success of his entertainment , and deserved the applause which followed its close .
Wc are requested to state that the meeting of the Mount Calvary Rose Croix Chapter is postponed from the 8 th to Thursday , the 21 st inst .
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THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Neptune Lodge , No . 22 . —This lodge met at Radley ' s Hotel , on Thursday the 31 st ult ., at three p . m ., Bro . Thomas White , W . M ., in the chair . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of previous meeting having been confirmed , Bros . Restel and Berger were raised to the sublime decree , and Mr . Robert Buxton Ward was
initiated into the ancient mysteries . Bro . Thomas Fairweather ( late of Phoenix 173 ) was unanimously elected a joining member . The P . M . ' s jewel of the lodge was presented to Bro . Pratt for delivery to Bro . Salter , I . P . M ., who was unavoidably absent from London . A handsome jewel was presented to Bro . Edward Hughes , " as a mark of the respect and esteem of the members of the lodge for
the very able and efficient manner he has discharged the duties of Secretary to the lodge for the last eight years . " Bro . Partridge presented a Book of Constitutions ( which had formerly belonged to the Castle Lodge ) and a vote of thanks was moved by Bro . Thomas Clark , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Wilcox , P . M ., and carried unanimously . Sums of five sniineas each to the Boys' and Girls' Schools , were
voted from the lodge funds . Bro . Marshall , P . M ., moved — "That two guineas be given to the Masonic Life Boat Fund , " of which the W . M . is a committee-man . Bro . Wilcox proposed for initiation Mr . William Rose ( son of a former member ) . Bro . Harcourt , P . M ., reminded the brethren of Mrs . Holt ( a widow of the late Tyler ) , a candidate for the benefits of the Royal Benevolent Institution
for Aged Freemasons and their Widows , and solicited the brethren to forward to him all the votes they could possibly obtain , as he was anxious to know at an early moment what prospect Mrs . Holt had of succeeding . Nothing further being offered , the lodge was closed in due form and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The visitors were Bros . White , Strongman ( 45 ) , Cathcrwood ( 55 ) ,
Blow , London ( 108 ) , Gluckstein ( 141 ) , Browne ( 22 S ) , Francisco ( W . A . 4 85 ) , Hester ( 788 ) , Heathman ( S 58 ) . Temple Lodge , No . 101 . —The W . Bro Frederick J . Cox , the highly esteemed Master of tl : is excellent lodge , presided on Tuesday , at the Ship and Turtle Tavern , over an assemblage of fifty brethren , and admitted to the second degree Bros . T . Cox and Lake ; he then conferred in a
most able manner the sublime degree on Bro . Pettifer . A strenuous appeal from various brethren on behalf of the several Masonic Charities was well responded lo , after which the lodge was closed in ancient and solemn form , and the brethren adjourned to one of Bro . Charles Painter ' s elegant banquets . After which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , that cf
the Visitors by the Rev . and W . Bro . Shepherd , P . M . 343 , and Provincial Grand Chaplain of Essex , in an excellent and appropriate oration . In the absence of the Wardens the XV . M . was well supported by Bros . J . II . Wynne , P . M ., as S . W ., and W . J . Clarke , P . M . 554 , as J . W ., there were also present Bros . Bond , P . M ., Treas . ;
Tanner , P . M ., Sec . ; Reynolds , S . D . ; Prince , J . D . ; and Alex . Yates , as I . G . During the evening several excellent songs were sung , several of them with the XV . Bro . E . Farthing ' s accompanyment on the piano . The Past Masters in attendance , as usual in this lodge , were Bros . Henry ( father of the lodge ) , E . Farthing , T . Beard , Ilastelno , S . May , J . II . Wynne , and XV . XV . Wynne .
Royal Alfred Lodge , No . 780 . —This flourishing lodge met on the 25 th ult ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kewbridge , under the presidency of the XV . M ., Bro . G . A . Litticwood , who was supported by his Wardens Bros . Longhurst and Lloyd ; J . Smith , P . M . and Treas . ; II . G . Buss , P . M ., See . ; S . May , P . M ., and a very large number of the members , together with the following visitors
liros . F . Adlard ( P . M . 7 ) ; B . P . Todd ( P . M . 27 ) ; C . Spagnolctli ( P . M . 795 , P . P . J . G . W . Berks and Bucks ); Thos . Durkin ( 72 ) , Geo . States , P . M ., G . S . Lo . ; W . Barringcr ( 266 ) , Shepherd ( 545 ) , James Terry , ( W . M . 127 S ); Geo . Pymm ( W . M . 749 ) , B . Clegg ( I . G . S 7 ) , S . Balcome ( 1278 ) , John Child ( 34 ) , Thos . Farker ( 34 ) , F . T . Hunt ( 276 . ) The business of the evening consisted
of two raisings ( Bros . Tailing and Moorcroft ) , and one passing ( Bro . Seward ) , and both ceremonies were rendered by the W . M . in a very effective and impressive manner . The sum of forty guineas was voted to the Girls ' School , to complete the amount of fifty guineas required to make the W . M . ofthe lodge a V . P . for ever ; liro . Litticwood himself being a Steward for the forthcoming
festival ofthe institution m May next , lwo gentlemen were then proposed for initiation , and the iodgc was closed . The brethren then sat down to a sumptuous repast , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , the W . M . rose and said , that a most pleasing duty had devolved upon him , inasmuch as he became the medium of presenting to Bro . liuss , the respected Secretary of the lodge , a testimonial which
would in some measure evince the esteem and regard in which he was held hy the brethren . ( Cheers . ) In Bro . liuss they had a Secretary who not only fulfilled admirably the duties of his post , but whose gootl and kindly qualities had made him in every sense of the word "a brother amongst them . " Turning to Bro . Buss , the W . M . then addressed him personally , and presented the testimonial , which was beautifully engraved on vellum , and Uandsomely framed and which bore the following
inscription : — " Royal Alfred Lodge , No . 7 S 0 . "Pursuant to the recommendation of the Audit Committee , ami in accordance with a resolution proposed by Bro . William Hale , P . M ., seconded by liro . Amnion Beasley , J . D ., and unanimously adopted at the regular meeting of the lodge , holden at the Slar and Garter Hotel , Kewb . iidge , on Friday , the 24 th September , 1 S 69 . This testimonial , togetherwithapurseof twenty guineas , bepresented to Bro . Henry Gustavus Buss , P . M ., as a mark of the
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high esteem in which he is held by all the brethren , and as a slight acknowledgment ofhis efficient and invaluable services as Secretary to the lodge since its formation in February 1 SJ 9 . ( Signed on behalf of the lodge , ) GEORGF . ALFRED LITTLEWOOD . W . M .
ALFRED HENRY LONGHURST , S . W . HENRY LLOYD , J . W . " The W . M . concluded by requesting Bro . Buss to accept it as a memento of their affection , and hoped that he might live long to continue a member of the lodge , and to receive the honour which was his due . ( Loud applause . ) Bro . S . May having added a few suitable remarks ,
Bro . Buss , on responding , said that he was hardly able to the W . M . and the lodge for their great kindness . He assured them that he should ever prize the testimonial as an evidence of the kindly manner in which he had ever been received , and more especially in remembrance of the present occasion , when he saw so many old friends around him whom he loved and respected . The worthy brother
concluded by again tendering his warmest thanks to the brethren . Bros . J . Smith and Hilton also made some observations in confirmation of all that had been said in praise of Bro . Buss . The health of the W . M . was given and received with great fervour and suitably acknowledged ; and the toast of the "Visitors" was responded to by Bro . G . S . States , P . M . G . Stewards' Lodge .
After a delightful evening the brethren separated , returning to town with a full conviction that they had thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the " Star and Garter , " Kew-bridge . Whittington Lodge , A o . 862 , — The last meeting of this lodge for the season , was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 21 st ult . Bro . J .
Weaver , the very efficient W . M ., was in his place , supported by his officers und a goodly muster of the brethren . During the evening Bros . Bullock and Sissons were passed , and Bros . Nioll and Oswalt raised . A banquet followed , to which about twenty-five brethren sat
down , including Bros . Brett , Thompson , Quilty and Little , P . M . 's ; Salisbury , J . W . ; Tones , S . D . ; Frickenhaus , J . D ., and Seeley , D . C Bro . Carpenter , P . M . 177 , responded for the visitors , and a very happy evening was spent by the brethren . The lodge , we are informed , will hold a summer festival in July .
MIDDLESEX UXDRIDGE . —Royal Union Lodge , No . 382 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Belmont Masonic Hall , on the 21 st ult ., when the W . M .-elect , Bro . W . H . Coulton , was ably installed into ihe chair of K . S . by the W . M ., Bro . T . A . Adams , P . G . Purst . The lodge was honoured upon this occasion with a visit from
the newly-appointed Provincial Grand Master , Col . Burdett , who was received with every manifestation of respect , and who expressed his satisfaction to find that the lodge was in such prosperous condition . The brethren afterw r ! s partook of an excellent banquet at the Railway Hotel . TEDDINGTON . —Burdett Lodge , A o . 1293 . —An emergency meeting of this new lodge was held at the Clarence
Hotel , on Saturday , the I 2 th ult ., The W . M ., Bro . Col . Burdett , P . G . M . Middlesex , was in the chair supported bv his officers as follows : Bros . G . Kenning , P . G . Steward , S . W . R . Kenyon , J . W . ; R . W . Little , P . G . Sec ., Treas . ; XV . H . Hubbard , Sec . ; Major H . XV . Palmer , S . D . ; D . R . Still , J . D . ; M . Edwards Acting I . G . ;
II . G Buss , P . G . Treas ., D . C . Messrs . Arthur B . Donnithornc and Thomas E . Hobday , were duly initiated , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren enjoyed a happy evening together at the festive board under the presidency of their genial and much respected P . G . M ., Col . Burdett .
PROVINCIAL . SCARBOROUGH . —Old Globe Lodge , A o . 200 . —This lodge held its regular meeting in the Masonic Hall , Globestreet , on Wednesday , the 16 th ult ., when the following officers , & c , were present : —Bros . li . H . Peacock , W . M . ; D . Fletcher , S . W . ; G . H . Walshaw , J . W . ; II . C . Martin , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Sec . ; H . Grover , S . D . ; II . McKimley , J . D . ; XV . Milner , I . G . ; I . Ask , Tyler ;
II . F . Rooke , A . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; J . XV . Woodall , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; II . A . Williamson , P . M . ; J . F . Spun-, P . M . ; XV . Peacock , P . M . ; J . Fisher , P . M . : S . H . Armitage , W . M ., 124 S , and a full lodge of brethren . The minutes were read and confirmed , £ , $ was voted out of the lodge funds to a distressed brother , and some minor busines having been transacted , the next business
on the notice was , to present to Bro William roster Rooke , P . M ., P . Z ., P . M . Mark Masters' Lodge , E . C . 95 , andP . E . C ., KT . Encampment Geoffrey de Boiiillion , a very handsome gold P . Z . ' s jewel , and a beautifully illuminated address , engrossed on vellum with each of the P . M . or P . Z ., & c . jewels nicely introduced in colours ; also the jewels of J . W ., S . W ., and P . S . second and third
chair . The W . M . of the lodge , Bro . R . H . Peacock rose and said : Brethren , I shall now ask Bro . Woodall , P . M ., as the Senior P . M . of this lodge present , to present in the name of the subscribers , a gold P . Z . ' s jewel , ami an address to Bro . William Foster Rooke . Bro . Woodall in making the presentation said : Brethren , it now becomes my very pleasing duty to present to Bro .
Rooke this very handsome gold P . Z . s jewel , and beautifully illuminated address , as a slight recognilion of his zeal and earnestness for the good of Masonry in this town ; he has filled the offices of J . W ., S . W ., and W . M . in the Old Globe Lodge ; he was the founder and first W . M . of the Star in the East Lodge of Marl ; Masters ; P . J . P . G . W . of this province , ( N . and E . Yorkshire , ) and that of
P . S ., the first , second , and third chair in the Holy Royal Arch , and E . C . ofthe Geoffrey deBouillion Encampment of Knights Templar . He has been regular in his attendance at every meeting , most able and willing to do everything to promote the general good of Masonry , and his working in the various degrees has at all time commanded the admiration of all present . I shall now , without fur-