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office , to the splendid manner in which he had just performed the installation . For himself he could but express his gratitude to Bro . Stephens , through whom he had joined Masonry . He had belonged to other societies with him , and from every observation of his conduct he felt that he would be following a good man if he imitated Bro . Stephens and joined Masonry . The brethren of the
Marquess of Ripon Lodge now desired to present him with a ring in token of their admiration of his conduct as their first VV . M . A handsome ring was then handed to Bro . Stephens , who in acknowledgement thereof , said he was gratified to find that the brethren appreciated the efforts he had made on behalf of the lodge . He was thoroughly repaid by such consideration . He had not expected such a
present . The P . M . ' s jewel was quite sufficient . However , as the brethren had thought fit to supplement it with a ring he' could but accept it . " The Officers of the Lodge " was the next toast , which the S . W . J . W . Secretary and others respectively responded to . Bro . Muggeridge responded for "The Charities , " after which the Tyler's toast was given , and the brethren separated . The
following is a list of the brethren present , in addition to the officers given above : —J . Tovell , J . Hanney , J . R . Breading , C . Smith , J . Friedrich , E . Blunt , II . Field , R . Cockburn , G . J . Glover , T . H . Martin , D . Martin , J . Starkey , H . Marrey , S . J . Parker , W . Langford , J . Pushman , J . Wtston , F . C . Nevill , W . Gray , W . Norris , I-J . Patient , F . A . Hawthorn , J . Osborn , H . Johns ,
J . Crocker , C . Biggs , W . H . Mayes , W . J . Cook , B . Jeffries , P . A . Coard . Visitors : —J . G . Defries , 45 S . D . ; R . J . Davies , 1278 ; A . Dickenson , 174 P . M . ; H . G . Buss , 1293 , P . G . Treas , Middlesex ; T . Grove , 55 ; A . Gythman , Orient , Hungary ; J . A . Taylor , 136 5 P . M . ; J . Godfrey , 1365 ; R . Buller , ( P . M . 9 ) , Sec . i . 3 65 ; R . Wyatt , W . M . 1365 ; H . J . Perry , 145 ; M . j . Hayes ,
1348 ; J . Lundy , P . M . 45 ; C . Crosbie , 174 ; W . M . Stiles , 1507 ; G . R . Sop ' er , 1365 J . W . ; J . H . Coulson , 27 ; W . H . Lee , W . M . 1524 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 , " ( Freemason ); " G . J . Mumford , 145 , and H . Muggeridge , P . M . 217 , and others . DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . — This young and flourishing lodge met on Thursday , the
30 th ult ., when there were present Bros . W . II . Lee , W . M . ; M . G . Buss , Prov . G . Treas ., Midsx ., hon . mem . ; T . C . Chapman , S . W ; R . Philp , acting J . W . ; Neville Green , Hon . Sec . ; J . B . Shackleton , S . D . ; J . Symes , J . D . ; 11 . Meyer , acting I . G . ; Gilchrist , Tyler ; R . Dallas , W . Brand , J . Alford , and J . Bailey . Visitors : —Bros . John Bingemann , W . M . 5-j ; C . B . Payne , P . M . 27 ; John
Green , S . VV . 27 ; Marx-Gross , 1278 ; G . E . Acker , Lafayette , U . S . A . 19 ; N . Finch , 13 O 5 ; J . Coultis , 105 . The . business commenced with thc raising of Bros . F . Brasted and E . Harding . Then followed the passing of Bros . J . Bailey and F . A . Kelly . Mr . John Varncy was then initiated into thc mysteries of Freemasonry . The ceremonies were performed by the W . M . in his usual able
manner . The notices of motion for thc raising of thc initiation and joining fees , of which due notice had been given , were then brought forward and carried unanimously . It was then resolved to sanction thc meeting of a Lodge of Instruction , held at the Havelock Tavern , Albion Road , Dalston , every Wednesday evening , such Lodge of Induction having hitherto been held under thc sanction of
another lodge . Propositions were then received for thc next meeting , which will be held on Thursday , Nov , 25 th . The Steward's jewel , commemorative of thc Installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales as M . W . G . M ., which had been voted to Bro . Lee by the members of the lodge at the last meeting , was then presented to the W . M . by Bro . H . G . Buss , Piov . Grand Treas . Midsx ., P . M . P . Z ., & c , who
spoke of Bro . Lee in ver- eulogistical terms . The W . M . then thanked thc brethren in feeling terms for the very handsome jewel presented to him , also Bro . Buss for thc very kind manner in which he had referred to his ( Bro . I . ee ' s ) Masonic services . The lodge was then closed in due form . An excellent cold collation was provided , to which ample justice was done . The usual
loyal and Masonic toasts were then proposed . That of "The Initiate" was responded to by Bro . John Varney ; " Thc Visitors " by Bro . H . G . Buss , John Bingemann , G . E . Acker , and Mark-Gross . Among thc other toasts given were "The W . M . " responded to by Bros . VV . 11 . Lee , and " The Officers of thc Lodge , " to which Bros . Chapman , Shackleton and Symes replied . The brethren s ion after separated .
PROVINCIAL . WARRINGTON . —Ltmci * or l . ioii . s ( No 148 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , Sept . 27 , when the W . M ., Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., V . Z ., P . P . G . Reg . Cumberland and Westmoreland , was supported by his officers , a goodly number of members , and several visitors . Thc lodge was opened in due form , and
thc minutes read and confirmed . 'I he W . M . read a letter of apology from Bro . Dr . Joseph , who was due for preferment , but who was unable to be present . Thc lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bros . Johnson and Peake sought advancement , and having sustained their claim , were entrusted and retired . Thc lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when the two brethren were
separately re-admitted and raised by thc W . M ., J the working tools being presented and explained by thc S . W ., Bro . VV . H . Robinson . The lodge was closed down , when the remaining business was transacted , and when finally closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Thc W . M . presided , and was supported by the I . P . M ., Bro . John Harding , Bro , Tomlinsim , VV . M . of the Good Samaritan Lodge ,
S . indbach ; Bro . Tongue , of Crewe , and others . Thc West was well cared for by Bro . Joseph Pickthall , S . D . After supper the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ; the visitors warmly complimenting the W . M . on the excellent working which they had witnessed . After an evening pleasantly spent , the Tyler proposed his toast , and the brethren separated in harmony .
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WOOLWICH . —NELSON * Loner . ( No . 700 ) . —The first monthly meeting after the summer vacation of the above lodge occurred on Wednesday , 15 th ult ., at thc Masonic Hall , William-street , and was attended by a goodly number of both members and visitors . The following officers were present : —T . Ward , W . M . ; W . Ritchie , P . M . ; S . Goddard , P . M . ; W . Dunham , P . M . ; G . Bowles , P . M . ; T . VV . Butt ,
S . W . ; J . Waters , J . W . ; F . S . Dawson , P . M . and Treas . ; , | . Henderson , P . M . and Sec ; N . Woodley , S . D . ; J . Warren , J . D . ; J . Wilkens , I . G . ; and B . Norman , Tyler . Among thc visitors were—J . McDougall , P . M . 913 ; A , Jcssup , Treas . 913 ; T . Hayes , S . D . 913 ; VV . Gamble , 706 ; G . Spinks , JAV . 1536 ; W , G . Pick ' cn , 1536 ; R . J . Lapham , 1536 ; W . Harabyn , 975 ]; T . Jorkcy , 1107 ; J ,
Reynolds , 16 9 ; Mason , 309 ; and C . Jolly , 913 . Thc lodge having been opened in due form and with solemn prayer , Bros . G . J . Beaver and W . Harris were raised to the Sublime Degree , and Messrs . J . Tame and G . Fraser were , after ballot and approval , initiated . Bro . E . Tappenden , of 781 , had previously been received as a joining member . The ceremonies of raising and initiation were most
impressively worked by thc W . M ., and gave unlimited satisfaction to all , more particularly as this was his first effort as a Master . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren then adjourned for refreshment , at which thc visitors were most hospitably entertained . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were then duly honoured , and Bro . P . M . Ritchie , as I . P . M ., had the honour of proposing " The W . M . ' s Health , "
and in so doing said he felt sure they would all respond to the toast with the heartiness that it deserved . They had all seen the admirable manner in which the ceremonies of thc evening had been carried out , and he felt sure that every one of them must rejoice at the decision that had placed so good a W . M . in the chair of that lodge . For himself , he regretted exceedingly that circumstances , over which he
had no control , and which were well known to the majority of the brethren present , prevented him from being present at the installation banquet , but from what he had seen that night he felt perfectly satisfied that the lo _ gc was in the hands of one fully capable of maintaining its high character for efficiency , and who had been so well and deservedly placed in thc W . M . ' s chair . He felt , therefore , great pleasure in
asking them to drink with him " Thc Health of thc VV . M ., Bro . Ward . " The W . M ., iu reply , said he thanked them exceedingly for the kind feeling they had evinced tow-ards him , not only in that room , but during the working of thc ceremonies in the lodge . P . M . Ritchie had expressed himself pleased with that working , but he ( the VV . M . ) had only followed the example set by Bro . Ritchie and his
predecessors , and had not once , from the date he was appointed I . G ., been absent from thc lodge during working hours ; he had always felt it a duty lo be present , and had fulfilled that duty , and he felt proud that his endeavours had been and were appreciated by the brethren of the lodge ; he felt proud to be supported by so many worthy Past Masters on his left , and by so many in thc lodge who had been his
former companions and comrades outside , and he trusted to have the same support and kindness shown him in the future as in thc past , and then they might be assured of one thing , and that was that his great aim should be to keep up the unblemished reputation of the Nelson Lodge . The next toast was that of " The Initiates , " to which both brethren replied . " The Visitors " were most cordially
toasted . Bros . Gamble , Hayes , Weston , and others responded , and all thanked thc W . M . and the lodge for the rare tieat afforded them in witnessing the thorough discipline and good working of the lodge , as well as for their hospitable reception at the social board . The W . M . then gave " The Health o [ the Past Masters of thc Nelson Lodge , " paying high compliments to the I . P . M ., Bro . Ritchie ; P . M .
Bro . Dawson , who , he said , had been his indefatigable tutor , and to whom he was indebted for so much cf tlie efficiency they had been pleased to compliment ; P . M . Bro . Bowles , who had initiated him into Masonry , and in fact every Past Master was well worthy of their hearty good wishes . P . M . Bro . Ilobson was away on the moors , and P . M , Bro . Norman was unfortunately compelled to be by
the side of a suffering wife , or he would have been present that evening . He asked them to drink his health most cordially . Bro . Ritchie replied in a most eloquent speech , and said he had come all thc way from Colchester that day to be present and do honour to his friend thc W . M . He then gave a glowing account of thc exceeding kindness and brotherly love shown him by the brethren during a late
aliliction , and assured them that it would ncv-r-r be effaced from his memory . He had visited many lodges at Colchester , Harwich , occ , and although he was immensely pleased with thc working of those lodges , yet he was noe ashamed of the Nelson . He thanked them from the bottom of his heart for the kind reception of his name . Bro . Dawson and Bro . Bowles replied as well , and then , after a most pleasant and fraternal meeting , the brethren dispersed .
ISLEWOl-I'll . —VILLI Kits Loixn ; ( No . 1194 ) . —The 8 th anniversary of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst ., and we are glad to see its continued prosperity . Indeed , the lodge is now almost too strong in numbers for its place of meeting , and it is contemplated to raise the fees very considerably . The lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Ballots were taken fur Messrs . lames S . Lean
and Edward W . A . A . Mayhew , and proved unanimous in tlieir favour . The latter gentleman being under age , and about to depart for New Zealand , a dispensation had been obtained from the Provincial Grand Master to initiate him . Bro . Pendlebury , P . M ., then duly initiated thc candidates into the mysteries of the Craft separately , the VV . M
elect having altered thc business on the summons , and permitted him to perform the ceremony before the installation , as Mr . Mayhew \\\\ i Iiro . P . ndlebury's nephew , and lie had asked permission to initiate him . The ceremony- was very impressively performed . Bro . Dodd took the chair , and installed Bro . Richard A . Steel as W . M . Thc officers appointed were Bros . W . Harvey , S . W . ;
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Thos . L . Green , J . W . ; Thomas Verity , W . M iq . o Treas . '; William Dodd , P . M ., Sec . ; E . H . Dalby ^ S . D ?' George L . Ridge , J . D . ; Thomas A . Woodbrid ge , I . GHenry Allman , P . M ., D . C . ; John Verity , Assistant D . C . William Plimsaul and Thomas Cross , Stewards ; John " Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middlesex , Tyler . Thc addresses ' were delivered by Bros . Dodd , Pendlebury , and Lancaster
respectively . Amongst the brethren present were noticed Bros . H . G . Buss , Prov . G . Treas . ; J . Gait Fisher , W Vincent , H . Walker , W . T . Hollands , Frank Arliss , Edwd . ' Monsen , C . Simmons . Visitors : Bros . Edward Witts W . M . 144 ; VV . L . O'Neill , 1056 ; C . J . Foakes , 40 ; N . Green , 1524 ; B . Verity , 134 S ; W . H . Williams , 829 ; VV . ' Lowes , 1260 ; and Vaccaini . We prophesy a successful
year for thc lodge under the rule of Bro . Steel , who has taken great care to render himself efficient for the office of VV . M . Five guineas were voted to the Girls' School , to complete the amount requisite to constitute thc lodge a Life Governor of that Institution . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Bro . Buss responded
to thc toast on behalf of thc Provincial Grand Officers , and said he was \ cry happy to be of any service to thc lodge . This province being young , both his colleagues and himself were always most anxious in every way to do the best they could to promote the interests of the Craft , in accordance with thc feeling which was predominant in the mind of the Provincial Grand Master , and at thc same time
he personally felt great gratification in observing the prosperity of thc Villicrs Lodge . He thanked them very sincerely for the kind and cordial way in which thc toast had been received , and he would take an early opportunity of conveying to the Provincial Grand Master the sentiments they had been pleased to convey to him . Thc Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the
Brother Initiates—Bros . Mayhew and Lean . " He was very happy to welcome them both to the lodge , but he was sorry that Bro . Mayhew should be compelled to leave them almost immediately after his coming amongst them in consequence of thc state of his health , and to go to the other side of thc globe , but he hoped when he got there he would be thoroughly restored to health , and , judging from
appearances , he certainly did not seem delicate now , and he hoped that thc change from our climate to a more genial and warm one would contribute to restore and reestablish his strength and health . With regard to Bro . Lean , he hoped he would be passed and raised in the lodge , and would continue with them for many years . The toast was drunk with all the honours , and afterwards Bro . Buss
sang the song of " The Entered Apprentice , " which was highly appreciated . Bro . Lean responded briefly , and thanked thc lodge and the Worshipful Master for the kind manner in which they had received the toast of the health of Bro . Mayhew and himself , and he hoped as long as he lived he would be a credit to thc Craft . Bro . Mayhew responded , and
said—Worshipful Master and Brethren , though young in years , and but a new born babe in Masonry , 1 nevertheless rise with thc greatest pleasure to express to you my sincere thanks for the kind manner in which you have received me amongst you and made mc one of yourselves , and I sincerely trust you will never have cause to regret having admitted me into your lodge , but that you will hereafter
find mc an earnest Mason , and an ornament to a noble and honourable Order , for which I have for many years been looking forward to join , and had only been waiting until 1 had attained the age of 21 years , when my uncle and brother , well known to many of you , had agreed I should be initiated . Circumst-inces , however , have altered what was proposed . I have recently been attacked
with congestion of thc lungs , but after a short sojourn at the seaside 1 find myself considerably recovered ; but thc medical gentlemen who attend me arc of opinion that a sea voyage would be most beneficial ; it has therefore been deemed expedient that I should go to New Zealand , to which place ( D . V . ) I shall sail in about a fortnight , where , when I arrive , I trust I shall find myself perfectly well , and
soon have an opportunity of having completed the work you have so kindly begun—a Master Mason , as my uncle , grandfather , and great grandfather have been before me , and , for what I know , others of my ancestors may have been . I can also assure you , that 1 shall carry away with mc a lasting impression ofthe solemn ceremony of this evening , aud shall anxiously look forward to the
time when I shall make further progress in the Order . In the meantime 1 will endeavour to learn as much as possible , and , having a Mason well versed in the ceremonies at my elbow , as it were , 1 shall doubtless gain enough of the outline to enable me to knock at thc door to claim thc next step . I am now amongst you for thc first time , and it may be many years before I shall have an opportunity of
being with you again ; but whenever I may be in England on some future occasion , you may depend I shall ascertain the day of your meeting and come to see you . Thanking you all , brethren , for your kindness , I now take thc opportunity of bidding you a long farewell . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Health of thc Visitors , " and apologized for some little inconvenience which he thought some of them had suffered for want of room . The toast Was
honoured in the usual way , and afterwards Bro . Simmons sang a song , " Dnvii in Trafalgar Squire . " Bros . Wilts , O'NVill , and oth _; .- ; bri .-. 'ly responded on behalf of the other visitors and themselves , and thanked the Worship ful Master for th : kind , cordial , and hosp itable manner in wliich they hail been treated . Bro .
P . M . Lancaster proposed "The 11-alth of the New Worshipful Mister , " who had been long known to and respected by them all . The toast was enthusiastically drank . Tlie Worshipful M ist : r responded , and said he was deeply thankful for thc honour they had done him , and he would do his best to discharge the duties of Ins office , and promote thc prosperity of the lodge , and leave
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office , to the splendid manner in which he had just performed the installation . For himself he could but express his gratitude to Bro . Stephens , through whom he had joined Masonry . He had belonged to other societies with him , and from every observation of his conduct he felt that he would be following a good man if he imitated Bro . Stephens and joined Masonry . The brethren of the
Marquess of Ripon Lodge now desired to present him with a ring in token of their admiration of his conduct as their first VV . M . A handsome ring was then handed to Bro . Stephens , who in acknowledgement thereof , said he was gratified to find that the brethren appreciated the efforts he had made on behalf of the lodge . He was thoroughly repaid by such consideration . He had not expected such a
present . The P . M . ' s jewel was quite sufficient . However , as the brethren had thought fit to supplement it with a ring he' could but accept it . " The Officers of the Lodge " was the next toast , which the S . W . J . W . Secretary and others respectively responded to . Bro . Muggeridge responded for "The Charities , " after which the Tyler's toast was given , and the brethren separated . The
following is a list of the brethren present , in addition to the officers given above : —J . Tovell , J . Hanney , J . R . Breading , C . Smith , J . Friedrich , E . Blunt , II . Field , R . Cockburn , G . J . Glover , T . H . Martin , D . Martin , J . Starkey , H . Marrey , S . J . Parker , W . Langford , J . Pushman , J . Wtston , F . C . Nevill , W . Gray , W . Norris , I-J . Patient , F . A . Hawthorn , J . Osborn , H . Johns ,
J . Crocker , C . Biggs , W . H . Mayes , W . J . Cook , B . Jeffries , P . A . Coard . Visitors : —J . G . Defries , 45 S . D . ; R . J . Davies , 1278 ; A . Dickenson , 174 P . M . ; H . G . Buss , 1293 , P . G . Treas , Middlesex ; T . Grove , 55 ; A . Gythman , Orient , Hungary ; J . A . Taylor , 136 5 P . M . ; J . Godfrey , 1365 ; R . Buller , ( P . M . 9 ) , Sec . i . 3 65 ; R . Wyatt , W . M . 1365 ; H . J . Perry , 145 ; M . j . Hayes ,
1348 ; J . Lundy , P . M . 45 ; C . Crosbie , 174 ; W . M . Stiles , 1507 ; G . R . Sop ' er , 1365 J . W . ; J . H . Coulson , 27 ; W . H . Lee , W . M . 1524 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 , " ( Freemason ); " G . J . Mumford , 145 , and H . Muggeridge , P . M . 217 , and others . DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . — This young and flourishing lodge met on Thursday , the
30 th ult ., when there were present Bros . W . II . Lee , W . M . ; M . G . Buss , Prov . G . Treas ., Midsx ., hon . mem . ; T . C . Chapman , S . W ; R . Philp , acting J . W . ; Neville Green , Hon . Sec . ; J . B . Shackleton , S . D . ; J . Symes , J . D . ; 11 . Meyer , acting I . G . ; Gilchrist , Tyler ; R . Dallas , W . Brand , J . Alford , and J . Bailey . Visitors : —Bros . John Bingemann , W . M . 5-j ; C . B . Payne , P . M . 27 ; John
Green , S . VV . 27 ; Marx-Gross , 1278 ; G . E . Acker , Lafayette , U . S . A . 19 ; N . Finch , 13 O 5 ; J . Coultis , 105 . The . business commenced with thc raising of Bros . F . Brasted and E . Harding . Then followed the passing of Bros . J . Bailey and F . A . Kelly . Mr . John Varncy was then initiated into thc mysteries of Freemasonry . The ceremonies were performed by the W . M . in his usual able
manner . The notices of motion for thc raising of thc initiation and joining fees , of which due notice had been given , were then brought forward and carried unanimously . It was then resolved to sanction thc meeting of a Lodge of Instruction , held at the Havelock Tavern , Albion Road , Dalston , every Wednesday evening , such Lodge of Induction having hitherto been held under thc sanction of
another lodge . Propositions were then received for thc next meeting , which will be held on Thursday , Nov , 25 th . The Steward's jewel , commemorative of thc Installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales as M . W . G . M ., which had been voted to Bro . Lee by the members of the lodge at the last meeting , was then presented to the W . M . by Bro . H . G . Buss , Piov . Grand Treas . Midsx ., P . M . P . Z ., & c , who
spoke of Bro . Lee in ver- eulogistical terms . The W . M . then thanked thc brethren in feeling terms for the very handsome jewel presented to him , also Bro . Buss for thc very kind manner in which he had referred to his ( Bro . I . ee ' s ) Masonic services . The lodge was then closed in due form . An excellent cold collation was provided , to which ample justice was done . The usual
loyal and Masonic toasts were then proposed . That of "The Initiate" was responded to by Bro . John Varney ; " Thc Visitors " by Bro . H . G . Buss , John Bingemann , G . E . Acker , and Mark-Gross . Among thc other toasts given were "The W . M . " responded to by Bros . VV . 11 . Lee , and " The Officers of thc Lodge , " to which Bros . Chapman , Shackleton and Symes replied . The brethren s ion after separated .
PROVINCIAL . WARRINGTON . —Ltmci * or l . ioii . s ( No 148 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , Sept . 27 , when the W . M ., Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., V . Z ., P . P . G . Reg . Cumberland and Westmoreland , was supported by his officers , a goodly number of members , and several visitors . Thc lodge was opened in due form , and
thc minutes read and confirmed . 'I he W . M . read a letter of apology from Bro . Dr . Joseph , who was due for preferment , but who was unable to be present . Thc lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bros . Johnson and Peake sought advancement , and having sustained their claim , were entrusted and retired . Thc lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when the two brethren were
separately re-admitted and raised by thc W . M ., J the working tools being presented and explained by thc S . W ., Bro . VV . H . Robinson . The lodge was closed down , when the remaining business was transacted , and when finally closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Thc W . M . presided , and was supported by the I . P . M ., Bro . John Harding , Bro , Tomlinsim , VV . M . of the Good Samaritan Lodge ,
S . indbach ; Bro . Tongue , of Crewe , and others . Thc West was well cared for by Bro . Joseph Pickthall , S . D . After supper the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ; the visitors warmly complimenting the W . M . on the excellent working which they had witnessed . After an evening pleasantly spent , the Tyler proposed his toast , and the brethren separated in harmony .
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WOOLWICH . —NELSON * Loner . ( No . 700 ) . —The first monthly meeting after the summer vacation of the above lodge occurred on Wednesday , 15 th ult ., at thc Masonic Hall , William-street , and was attended by a goodly number of both members and visitors . The following officers were present : —T . Ward , W . M . ; W . Ritchie , P . M . ; S . Goddard , P . M . ; W . Dunham , P . M . ; G . Bowles , P . M . ; T . VV . Butt ,
S . W . ; J . Waters , J . W . ; F . S . Dawson , P . M . and Treas . ; , | . Henderson , P . M . and Sec ; N . Woodley , S . D . ; J . Warren , J . D . ; J . Wilkens , I . G . ; and B . Norman , Tyler . Among thc visitors were—J . McDougall , P . M . 913 ; A , Jcssup , Treas . 913 ; T . Hayes , S . D . 913 ; VV . Gamble , 706 ; G . Spinks , JAV . 1536 ; W , G . Pick ' cn , 1536 ; R . J . Lapham , 1536 ; W . Harabyn , 975 ]; T . Jorkcy , 1107 ; J ,
Reynolds , 16 9 ; Mason , 309 ; and C . Jolly , 913 . Thc lodge having been opened in due form and with solemn prayer , Bros . G . J . Beaver and W . Harris were raised to the Sublime Degree , and Messrs . J . Tame and G . Fraser were , after ballot and approval , initiated . Bro . E . Tappenden , of 781 , had previously been received as a joining member . The ceremonies of raising and initiation were most
impressively worked by thc W . M ., and gave unlimited satisfaction to all , more particularly as this was his first effort as a Master . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren then adjourned for refreshment , at which thc visitors were most hospitably entertained . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were then duly honoured , and Bro . P . M . Ritchie , as I . P . M ., had the honour of proposing " The W . M . ' s Health , "
and in so doing said he felt sure they would all respond to the toast with the heartiness that it deserved . They had all seen the admirable manner in which the ceremonies of thc evening had been carried out , and he felt sure that every one of them must rejoice at the decision that had placed so good a W . M . in the chair of that lodge . For himself , he regretted exceedingly that circumstances , over which he
had no control , and which were well known to the majority of the brethren present , prevented him from being present at the installation banquet , but from what he had seen that night he felt perfectly satisfied that the lo _ gc was in the hands of one fully capable of maintaining its high character for efficiency , and who had been so well and deservedly placed in thc W . M . ' s chair . He felt , therefore , great pleasure in
asking them to drink with him " Thc Health of thc VV . M ., Bro . Ward . " The W . M ., iu reply , said he thanked them exceedingly for the kind feeling they had evinced tow-ards him , not only in that room , but during the working of thc ceremonies in the lodge . P . M . Ritchie had expressed himself pleased with that working , but he ( the VV . M . ) had only followed the example set by Bro . Ritchie and his
predecessors , and had not once , from the date he was appointed I . G ., been absent from thc lodge during working hours ; he had always felt it a duty lo be present , and had fulfilled that duty , and he felt proud that his endeavours had been and were appreciated by the brethren of the lodge ; he felt proud to be supported by so many worthy Past Masters on his left , and by so many in thc lodge who had been his
former companions and comrades outside , and he trusted to have the same support and kindness shown him in the future as in thc past , and then they might be assured of one thing , and that was that his great aim should be to keep up the unblemished reputation of the Nelson Lodge . The next toast was that of " The Initiates , " to which both brethren replied . " The Visitors " were most cordially
toasted . Bros . Gamble , Hayes , Weston , and others responded , and all thanked thc W . M . and the lodge for the rare tieat afforded them in witnessing the thorough discipline and good working of the lodge , as well as for their hospitable reception at the social board . The W . M . then gave " The Health o [ the Past Masters of thc Nelson Lodge , " paying high compliments to the I . P . M ., Bro . Ritchie ; P . M .
Bro . Dawson , who , he said , had been his indefatigable tutor , and to whom he was indebted for so much cf tlie efficiency they had been pleased to compliment ; P . M . Bro . Bowles , who had initiated him into Masonry , and in fact every Past Master was well worthy of their hearty good wishes . P . M . Bro . Ilobson was away on the moors , and P . M , Bro . Norman was unfortunately compelled to be by
the side of a suffering wife , or he would have been present that evening . He asked them to drink his health most cordially . Bro . Ritchie replied in a most eloquent speech , and said he had come all thc way from Colchester that day to be present and do honour to his friend thc W . M . He then gave a glowing account of thc exceeding kindness and brotherly love shown him by the brethren during a late
aliliction , and assured them that it would ncv-r-r be effaced from his memory . He had visited many lodges at Colchester , Harwich , occ , and although he was immensely pleased with thc working of those lodges , yet he was noe ashamed of the Nelson . He thanked them from the bottom of his heart for the kind reception of his name . Bro . Dawson and Bro . Bowles replied as well , and then , after a most pleasant and fraternal meeting , the brethren dispersed .
ISLEWOl-I'll . —VILLI Kits Loixn ; ( No . 1194 ) . —The 8 th anniversary of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst ., and we are glad to see its continued prosperity . Indeed , the lodge is now almost too strong in numbers for its place of meeting , and it is contemplated to raise the fees very considerably . The lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Ballots were taken fur Messrs . lames S . Lean
and Edward W . A . A . Mayhew , and proved unanimous in tlieir favour . The latter gentleman being under age , and about to depart for New Zealand , a dispensation had been obtained from the Provincial Grand Master to initiate him . Bro . Pendlebury , P . M ., then duly initiated thc candidates into the mysteries of the Craft separately , the VV . M
elect having altered thc business on the summons , and permitted him to perform the ceremony before the installation , as Mr . Mayhew \\\\ i Iiro . P . ndlebury's nephew , and lie had asked permission to initiate him . The ceremony- was very impressively performed . Bro . Dodd took the chair , and installed Bro . Richard A . Steel as W . M . Thc officers appointed were Bros . W . Harvey , S . W . ;
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Thos . L . Green , J . W . ; Thomas Verity , W . M iq . o Treas . '; William Dodd , P . M ., Sec . ; E . H . Dalby ^ S . D ?' George L . Ridge , J . D . ; Thomas A . Woodbrid ge , I . GHenry Allman , P . M ., D . C . ; John Verity , Assistant D . C . William Plimsaul and Thomas Cross , Stewards ; John " Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middlesex , Tyler . Thc addresses ' were delivered by Bros . Dodd , Pendlebury , and Lancaster
respectively . Amongst the brethren present were noticed Bros . H . G . Buss , Prov . G . Treas . ; J . Gait Fisher , W Vincent , H . Walker , W . T . Hollands , Frank Arliss , Edwd . ' Monsen , C . Simmons . Visitors : Bros . Edward Witts W . M . 144 ; VV . L . O'Neill , 1056 ; C . J . Foakes , 40 ; N . Green , 1524 ; B . Verity , 134 S ; W . H . Williams , 829 ; VV . ' Lowes , 1260 ; and Vaccaini . We prophesy a successful
year for thc lodge under the rule of Bro . Steel , who has taken great care to render himself efficient for the office of VV . M . Five guineas were voted to the Girls' School , to complete the amount requisite to constitute thc lodge a Life Governor of that Institution . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Bro . Buss responded
to thc toast on behalf of thc Provincial Grand Officers , and said he was \ cry happy to be of any service to thc lodge . This province being young , both his colleagues and himself were always most anxious in every way to do the best they could to promote the interests of the Craft , in accordance with thc feeling which was predominant in the mind of the Provincial Grand Master , and at thc same time
he personally felt great gratification in observing the prosperity of thc Villicrs Lodge . He thanked them very sincerely for the kind and cordial way in which thc toast had been received , and he would take an early opportunity of conveying to the Provincial Grand Master the sentiments they had been pleased to convey to him . Thc Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of the
Brother Initiates—Bros . Mayhew and Lean . " He was very happy to welcome them both to the lodge , but he was sorry that Bro . Mayhew should be compelled to leave them almost immediately after his coming amongst them in consequence of thc state of his health , and to go to the other side of thc globe , but he hoped when he got there he would be thoroughly restored to health , and , judging from
appearances , he certainly did not seem delicate now , and he hoped that thc change from our climate to a more genial and warm one would contribute to restore and reestablish his strength and health . With regard to Bro . Lean , he hoped he would be passed and raised in the lodge , and would continue with them for many years . The toast was drunk with all the honours , and afterwards Bro . Buss
sang the song of " The Entered Apprentice , " which was highly appreciated . Bro . Lean responded briefly , and thanked thc lodge and the Worshipful Master for the kind manner in which they had received the toast of the health of Bro . Mayhew and himself , and he hoped as long as he lived he would be a credit to thc Craft . Bro . Mayhew responded , and
said—Worshipful Master and Brethren , though young in years , and but a new born babe in Masonry , 1 nevertheless rise with thc greatest pleasure to express to you my sincere thanks for the kind manner in which you have received me amongst you and made mc one of yourselves , and I sincerely trust you will never have cause to regret having admitted me into your lodge , but that you will hereafter
find mc an earnest Mason , and an ornament to a noble and honourable Order , for which I have for many years been looking forward to join , and had only been waiting until 1 had attained the age of 21 years , when my uncle and brother , well known to many of you , had agreed I should be initiated . Circumst-inces , however , have altered what was proposed . I have recently been attacked
with congestion of thc lungs , but after a short sojourn at the seaside 1 find myself considerably recovered ; but thc medical gentlemen who attend me arc of opinion that a sea voyage would be most beneficial ; it has therefore been deemed expedient that I should go to New Zealand , to which place ( D . V . ) I shall sail in about a fortnight , where , when I arrive , I trust I shall find myself perfectly well , and
soon have an opportunity of having completed the work you have so kindly begun—a Master Mason , as my uncle , grandfather , and great grandfather have been before me , and , for what I know , others of my ancestors may have been . I can also assure you , that 1 shall carry away with mc a lasting impression ofthe solemn ceremony of this evening , aud shall anxiously look forward to the
time when I shall make further progress in the Order . In the meantime 1 will endeavour to learn as much as possible , and , having a Mason well versed in the ceremonies at my elbow , as it were , 1 shall doubtless gain enough of the outline to enable me to knock at thc door to claim thc next step . I am now amongst you for thc first time , and it may be many years before I shall have an opportunity of
being with you again ; but whenever I may be in England on some future occasion , you may depend I shall ascertain the day of your meeting and come to see you . Thanking you all , brethren , for your kindness , I now take thc opportunity of bidding you a long farewell . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Health of thc Visitors , " and apologized for some little inconvenience which he thought some of them had suffered for want of room . The toast Was
honoured in the usual way , and afterwards Bro . Simmons sang a song , " Dnvii in Trafalgar Squire . " Bros . Wilts , O'NVill , and oth _; .- ; bri .-. 'ly responded on behalf of the other visitors and themselves , and thanked the Worship ful Master for th : kind , cordial , and hosp itable manner in wliich they hail been treated . Bro .
P . M . Lancaster proposed "The 11-alth of the New Worshipful Mister , " who had been long known to and respected by them all . The toast was enthusiastically drank . Tlie Worshipful M ist : r responded , and said he was deeply thankful for thc honour they had done him , and he would do his best to discharge the duties of Ins office , and promote thc prosperity of the lodge , and leave