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feinson wished it to be distinctly understood that he offered no objection to this course . It was decided however that the day as fixed , must Stand , and the election will consequently take place by ballot on the 28 th November next .
The proceedings , which were again of die most animated character , terminated by a vote of thanks to the Chairman , Major Creaton , which
was carried by acclamation , and such a vote was never better earned by a Chairman who had delicate and difficult duties to perform , and who discharged them to a nicety .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS
Craft UtosBM's . METROPOLOLITAN . LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , on Thursday , the 7 th instant , Bro . J . Harris , W . M ., in the chair , supported by his officers , as follows : —Bros . F .
Trott , S . W . ; George Abbott , J . W . ; George Newman , S . D . ; T . Cohu , ] T > . ; Charles Ankell , I . G . ; E . Jones , D . C . The lodge was opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the nst meeting were read and confirmed . The following gentlemen were initiated : —Mr . John
Curie , Mr . George Taylor , Mr . Thomas Perrin , and Mr . Charles E . Montague Selby : and the following brethren were raised to the degree of M . M . : —Bros . D . M'Vicar , A . G . Marks , and F . Fellowes . The sum often guineas was voted from the Charity Fund of the lodge to the
widow of the late Bro . Davis , late assistant manager of the Cannon-st . Hotel . Sundry other business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned . The lodge then retired to the usual banquet , at which nearly sixty brethren sat down , and which was ably presided over by Bro . Harris , W . M . The
Past Masters present were—Bros . William Gooilyer , Treas . ; J . G . Marsh , P . M ., Secretary ; E . Roberts , and E . Key , P . M . The visitors present were—Eros . Charles Jardii : e , 140 ; j . Fuller , 6 45 ; H . Coles , W . M . 3-9 ; J . R . Brading , 78 ; j . H . Weedon , 715 ; W . Stone , 19 ; W . Buck , J . Bance , 574 ; A . Judd , 574 ; II . Braund , 752 ; F . Knight , 1017 ; and J . A . Turner , 144 .
CUMBERLAND
CARLISLE . —Union Lodge ( No . 310 ) . —The last few weeks have been profitabl y spent in a course of lodges of instruction , which have been well attended . One evening was devoted to examination in opening and closing in each of the three degrees . At another time Bro . Cooke
delivered t \ v . charge of the first degree , and received the compliments of the brethren for the effective manner in which this was performed . Bro . Hack also occupied one evening in giving he lecture on the first tracing board ; and Bro . G . Hay ward has kindly promised to explain the
second tracing board . On the evening of the 29 th , Bro . Geo . Thorpe was passed b y Worshipful Master , Bro . Taylor , to the degree of Fellow Craft . On this occasion , Bro . | allies Porter , P . M ., 327 , P . G . S . D ., was a visitor , and presented the working tools , at the request of the
W . M . The W . M . then delivered the charge in the second degree , to the candidate , in a very impressive manner . Bro . Porter was good enough to give the lodge an earnest word ol' praise ; he especially remarked that the ceremonies of the evening had been well and impressively
conducted . The brethren , in return , felt thankful for Bro . Porter ' s remarks ; the visits of such Masons as Bro . Porter tend greatly to enliven and improve a lodge , and should therefore be encouraged as one of its best helps . The lodge was closed anil the brethren separated in harmony .
HAMPSHIRE . ALDI- . RSHOT . —A / dershot Camp Lodge ( No . 1 33 0 •— 'Fhe regular Meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , on " the 7 th inst . The Chair of K . S . was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . J . Fenn , who was supported b y the following officers . Bros . C . Carnegie , I . P . M . ; Capt . Ivichardson , R . E ., ( W . M . elect ) S . W .: A .
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McKenzie , J . W . ; A . 1 . Edmond , as S . D . ; R . Bennett , J . D . ; J . Marversly , as I . G . ; W . Lucas , O . G . ; R . White , Sec . There was a numerous attendance of members and visiting brethren , among the latter were Bros . Eve , P . M . ; Hickley , P . M . ; Sowdon , P . M . ; and
Fold , 723 ; Vine , P . M . ; Anderson , 1046 ; and Bodding , Royal Alfred Lodge . The lodge was open in form in the first degree , and the minutes of the last regular and emergency lodges were severally read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bros . Coleman , P . M . 413 , and
Sheridan , i 34 r , as joining members , which was unanimous in each case . The lodge was opened in the second degree , when the W . M . requested Bro . C . Carnegie , I . P . M ., P . Prov . G . P . Purst . Hants , to assume the chair for the purpose of installing the WJ \ I . elect , Capt . Richardson ,
R . E . The installing officer having taken the Chair , the W . M . elect was presented by the W . M ., Bro . Fenn , and the preliminary part of the installation having been gone through , the lodge was opened in the third degree , when the
brethren below the degree of Installed Master having retired , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , at which nine were present . Bro . Capt . Richardson , R . E ., was then duly obligated , and installed in the chair of K . S ., after which he invested Bro . Fenn . as I . P . M . The Board bavin ? -
been closed , Master Masons were readmitted , when the W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in ancient form , and the working tools explained . The lodge was then resumed in the second degree , when the F . C . were readmitted . The Installing ( Ifficcrthen proclaimed the W . M . for the
second time in the West , the brethren greeting him as Fellow Crafts , and the working tools being presented and explained , after which the lodge was resumed in the first degree . The Installing Master proclaimed the W . M . for the third time , in the South , and he was saluted bv
the brethren as Entered Apprentices . The working tools were presented and explained , and tin warrant of Constitution , Book of Constitutions , and bye-laws of the lodge presented . The following brethren were appointed and invested
by the W . M . as oilicers for the ensuing year : —• Bros . A . McKenzie , S . W . ; R . White , ' f . W . ; C . Carnegie , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Purst . Hants , Treas . ( third time ) ; W . Lucas , See .: R . Bennett , S . D . ; F . Anderson , J . D . ; T . W . Maver ,
I . G . ; J . Marversly , O . G . ; W . Hopkins and A . J . Edmond , members of Committee ol
Reference . 'Ihe Installing . Master then delivered the customary addresses to ? the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren . The W . M . proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Carnegie for the excellent manner in which he had performed the duties of
Installing Master ; seconded by Bro . Osmond , P . M , and carried unanimously . The W . M . then presented liro . Fenn with the P . M ' s . jewel which had been voted to him b y the lodge , ami in expressive terms referred to the services performed bv Bro . Fenn in the the formation of the
lodge , and also to the efficient manner in which he had performed the duties of S . W . and W . M ., and trusted that the G . A . O . T . U . would spare him many years to wear it . liros . Kirker , R . Ait . and Mason , A . S . Corps , were proposed as
joining members . A vote of thanks was given to the Prov . Grand Officers for their kindness in attending the installation . Some ' other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to
dinner , at which about forty we . e present , After dinner , which was served in unexceptionable style by Bro . Knee , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were gi \ en and responded to . Hro .
Eve , P . l'rov . G . S . W . answered for the visit * rs , in his usual happy manner , and a iiios-t enjoyable evening was spent , to which the excellent singing of Bros . Eve , White , Burnett , and Harper materially contributed .
Sl'FFOLK . WooniiRtDGK . —Doric Lodge ( No . 81 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , November 6 th , at the Masonic Hall , Doric Place , and was attended b y a iroodlv number of brethren connected with this
flourishing lodge . The lodge was opened by Bro . T . Grimwood , W . M ., . supported b y Bros . B . Gall , S . W . ; Phillips , J . W . ; Fitzgerald , I . P . M . ; Bays , Sec . ; Breckles , Treas . ; Brad-
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brook , I . G . ; Dr . Gissing , P . M . ; Wilmshurst , P . M . ; Allen , Gall , Man , and others . Amongst the visitors were Bro . W . T . Westgate , P . M . 225 , 376 , and 9 ^ 9 , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Bro . Moses Cohen , J . D . of the Lodge Prince of Wales , 959 , Ipswich ; Bro . Pepper , of the Lodo-e
Fidelity , No . 555 , and others . The lodge having been opened in form in the first degree , on the confirmation of the minutes of last meeting , the lodge was opened in the second and third degrees . No business offering , the lodge was closed in the third and second degree , when Bro . Dr . Gissing , gave a most instructive lecture on
the first tracing board , his beautiful exposition of it , thoroughly concentrating the attention of all present . At its conclusion Bro . Westgate craved permission of the W . M . to thank Bro . Gissing , on behalf of the visitors , for the great treat they had enjoyed , which full y repaid them for the little sacrifice of time thev had made in
coming hither for the purpose . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that the thanks of the lodge be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Dr . Gissing , P . M ., for the lecture ,
delivered in so eloquent a manner , which reflected the greatest credit on the Masonic ability and study of that brother . Bro . Gissing , in acknow . ledging the compliment , promised at no very distant date to mvc an illustration of the second
and third tracing boards . The correspondence having been read , and two gentlemen proposed for initation , the W . M . proceeded to close the lodge , which having been done , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , supplied by Bro . Grout , of the Bull Hotel , in his usual excellent style , to
which ample justice was done by all present . On the removal of the cloth the loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . The toast of the P . G . Master of Suffolk , Col . A . T . Adair , was most heartily received . The W . M . then gave the healths of the R . W . D . P . G . M . and the
Past and Present P . G . Officers , coupling with it the name of Bro . Westgate , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Ceis . which toast was very warmly received , liro . Westgate in rising to return thanks , said he could not but feel ilattered by the remarks that had fallen from the W . M ., at the same time he did not deserve one half that had been said
111 his favour . However , his desire was to further the interests of the Masonic Order , and he never lost an opportunity of attending a meeting where there was anything to be learned , and hearing that Hro . Gcssing was about to deliver a lecture , he had availed himself of the occasion for paying a visit to the Doric Lodge , which , under the able
guidance of so worthy a Master was bound to be prosperous , more especially when surrounded and supported by so many intelligent Masons , who had made a life-study of the working of the Order . He felt a greater degree of pleasure on this than on mail ) ' other occasions . thretigh having had the honour of beinir initiated in the same
lodge , and on the same evening as Bro . Greenwood , their W . M . and he trusted soon to see a Provincial Grand office conferred on that worth y brother . On behalf of the Past and Present Grand ( hlicers he tendered his best thanks . The W . M ., in giving the toast of "the Visitors , " exprcssed his
great satisfaction at seeing so many illustrious brethren present , and begged to couple with that toast the name of liro . Moses Cohen . Hro . Cohen , in responding . said : —W . M . and Brethren : It is with no ordinary feelings of gratification that I rise to thank vou for the courteous welcome
you have given us this evening . I well recollect , before I was initiated into Freemasonry , hearing our Craft compared to secret societies whose end it was to overthrow the systems of justice and order , but it was only necessary to become initiated into its mysteries , to see that Masonry
had in view the support of all that was good , noble , charitable and just . We all know the beneficial results that accrue from the practice of Masonry . It extends the hand of fellowshi p to a brother in distress , alleviates the sickness , the troubles , and the toils of life , and when a brother is incapable of supporting himself or his family ,
freemasonry steps in to educate those children and lit them for the duties and responsibilities of of life . Allow me again to thank you and toremark how well you have , by your cordial reception of us this evening , exemplified those virtues , benevolence and hospitality , two of the greatest ornaments that can possibl y adorn the garland
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Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
feinson wished it to be distinctly understood that he offered no objection to this course . It was decided however that the day as fixed , must Stand , and the election will consequently take place by ballot on the 28 th November next .
The proceedings , which were again of die most animated character , terminated by a vote of thanks to the Chairman , Major Creaton , which
was carried by acclamation , and such a vote was never better earned by a Chairman who had delicate and difficult duties to perform , and who discharged them to a nicety .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS
Craft UtosBM's . METROPOLOLITAN . LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , on Thursday , the 7 th instant , Bro . J . Harris , W . M ., in the chair , supported by his officers , as follows : —Bros . F .
Trott , S . W . ; George Abbott , J . W . ; George Newman , S . D . ; T . Cohu , ] T > . ; Charles Ankell , I . G . ; E . Jones , D . C . The lodge was opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the nst meeting were read and confirmed . The following gentlemen were initiated : —Mr . John
Curie , Mr . George Taylor , Mr . Thomas Perrin , and Mr . Charles E . Montague Selby : and the following brethren were raised to the degree of M . M . : —Bros . D . M'Vicar , A . G . Marks , and F . Fellowes . The sum often guineas was voted from the Charity Fund of the lodge to the
widow of the late Bro . Davis , late assistant manager of the Cannon-st . Hotel . Sundry other business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned . The lodge then retired to the usual banquet , at which nearly sixty brethren sat down , and which was ably presided over by Bro . Harris , W . M . The
Past Masters present were—Bros . William Gooilyer , Treas . ; J . G . Marsh , P . M ., Secretary ; E . Roberts , and E . Key , P . M . The visitors present were—Eros . Charles Jardii : e , 140 ; j . Fuller , 6 45 ; H . Coles , W . M . 3-9 ; J . R . Brading , 78 ; j . H . Weedon , 715 ; W . Stone , 19 ; W . Buck , J . Bance , 574 ; A . Judd , 574 ; II . Braund , 752 ; F . Knight , 1017 ; and J . A . Turner , 144 .
CUMBERLAND
CARLISLE . —Union Lodge ( No . 310 ) . —The last few weeks have been profitabl y spent in a course of lodges of instruction , which have been well attended . One evening was devoted to examination in opening and closing in each of the three degrees . At another time Bro . Cooke
delivered t \ v . charge of the first degree , and received the compliments of the brethren for the effective manner in which this was performed . Bro . Hack also occupied one evening in giving he lecture on the first tracing board ; and Bro . G . Hay ward has kindly promised to explain the
second tracing board . On the evening of the 29 th , Bro . Geo . Thorpe was passed b y Worshipful Master , Bro . Taylor , to the degree of Fellow Craft . On this occasion , Bro . | allies Porter , P . M ., 327 , P . G . S . D ., was a visitor , and presented the working tools , at the request of the
W . M . The W . M . then delivered the charge in the second degree , to the candidate , in a very impressive manner . Bro . Porter was good enough to give the lodge an earnest word ol' praise ; he especially remarked that the ceremonies of the evening had been well and impressively
conducted . The brethren , in return , felt thankful for Bro . Porter ' s remarks ; the visits of such Masons as Bro . Porter tend greatly to enliven and improve a lodge , and should therefore be encouraged as one of its best helps . The lodge was closed anil the brethren separated in harmony .
HAMPSHIRE . ALDI- . RSHOT . —A / dershot Camp Lodge ( No . 1 33 0 •— 'Fhe regular Meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , on " the 7 th inst . The Chair of K . S . was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . J . Fenn , who was supported b y the following officers . Bros . C . Carnegie , I . P . M . ; Capt . Ivichardson , R . E ., ( W . M . elect ) S . W .: A .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings
McKenzie , J . W . ; A . 1 . Edmond , as S . D . ; R . Bennett , J . D . ; J . Marversly , as I . G . ; W . Lucas , O . G . ; R . White , Sec . There was a numerous attendance of members and visiting brethren , among the latter were Bros . Eve , P . M . ; Hickley , P . M . ; Sowdon , P . M . ; and
Fold , 723 ; Vine , P . M . ; Anderson , 1046 ; and Bodding , Royal Alfred Lodge . The lodge was open in form in the first degree , and the minutes of the last regular and emergency lodges were severally read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bros . Coleman , P . M . 413 , and
Sheridan , i 34 r , as joining members , which was unanimous in each case . The lodge was opened in the second degree , when the W . M . requested Bro . C . Carnegie , I . P . M ., P . Prov . G . P . Purst . Hants , to assume the chair for the purpose of installing the WJ \ I . elect , Capt . Richardson ,
R . E . The installing officer having taken the Chair , the W . M . elect was presented by the W . M ., Bro . Fenn , and the preliminary part of the installation having been gone through , the lodge was opened in the third degree , when the
brethren below the degree of Installed Master having retired , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , at which nine were present . Bro . Capt . Richardson , R . E ., was then duly obligated , and installed in the chair of K . S ., after which he invested Bro . Fenn . as I . P . M . The Board bavin ? -
been closed , Master Masons were readmitted , when the W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in ancient form , and the working tools explained . The lodge was then resumed in the second degree , when the F . C . were readmitted . The Installing ( Ifficcrthen proclaimed the W . M . for the
second time in the West , the brethren greeting him as Fellow Crafts , and the working tools being presented and explained , after which the lodge was resumed in the first degree . The Installing Master proclaimed the W . M . for the third time , in the South , and he was saluted bv
the brethren as Entered Apprentices . The working tools were presented and explained , and tin warrant of Constitution , Book of Constitutions , and bye-laws of the lodge presented . The following brethren were appointed and invested
by the W . M . as oilicers for the ensuing year : —• Bros . A . McKenzie , S . W . ; R . White , ' f . W . ; C . Carnegie , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Purst . Hants , Treas . ( third time ) ; W . Lucas , See .: R . Bennett , S . D . ; F . Anderson , J . D . ; T . W . Maver ,
I . G . ; J . Marversly , O . G . ; W . Hopkins and A . J . Edmond , members of Committee ol
Reference . 'Ihe Installing . Master then delivered the customary addresses to ? the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren . The W . M . proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Carnegie for the excellent manner in which he had performed the duties of
Installing Master ; seconded by Bro . Osmond , P . M , and carried unanimously . The W . M . then presented liro . Fenn with the P . M ' s . jewel which had been voted to him b y the lodge , ami in expressive terms referred to the services performed bv Bro . Fenn in the the formation of the
lodge , and also to the efficient manner in which he had performed the duties of S . W . and W . M ., and trusted that the G . A . O . T . U . would spare him many years to wear it . liros . Kirker , R . Ait . and Mason , A . S . Corps , were proposed as
joining members . A vote of thanks was given to the Prov . Grand Officers for their kindness in attending the installation . Some ' other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to
dinner , at which about forty we . e present , After dinner , which was served in unexceptionable style by Bro . Knee , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were gi \ en and responded to . Hro .
Eve , P . l'rov . G . S . W . answered for the visit * rs , in his usual happy manner , and a iiios-t enjoyable evening was spent , to which the excellent singing of Bros . Eve , White , Burnett , and Harper materially contributed .
Sl'FFOLK . WooniiRtDGK . —Doric Lodge ( No . 81 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , November 6 th , at the Masonic Hall , Doric Place , and was attended b y a iroodlv number of brethren connected with this
flourishing lodge . The lodge was opened by Bro . T . Grimwood , W . M ., . supported b y Bros . B . Gall , S . W . ; Phillips , J . W . ; Fitzgerald , I . P . M . ; Bays , Sec . ; Breckles , Treas . ; Brad-
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brook , I . G . ; Dr . Gissing , P . M . ; Wilmshurst , P . M . ; Allen , Gall , Man , and others . Amongst the visitors were Bro . W . T . Westgate , P . M . 225 , 376 , and 9 ^ 9 , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Bro . Moses Cohen , J . D . of the Lodge Prince of Wales , 959 , Ipswich ; Bro . Pepper , of the Lodo-e
Fidelity , No . 555 , and others . The lodge having been opened in form in the first degree , on the confirmation of the minutes of last meeting , the lodge was opened in the second and third degrees . No business offering , the lodge was closed in the third and second degree , when Bro . Dr . Gissing , gave a most instructive lecture on
the first tracing board , his beautiful exposition of it , thoroughly concentrating the attention of all present . At its conclusion Bro . Westgate craved permission of the W . M . to thank Bro . Gissing , on behalf of the visitors , for the great treat they had enjoyed , which full y repaid them for the little sacrifice of time thev had made in
coming hither for the purpose . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that the thanks of the lodge be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Dr . Gissing , P . M ., for the lecture ,
delivered in so eloquent a manner , which reflected the greatest credit on the Masonic ability and study of that brother . Bro . Gissing , in acknow . ledging the compliment , promised at no very distant date to mvc an illustration of the second
and third tracing boards . The correspondence having been read , and two gentlemen proposed for initation , the W . M . proceeded to close the lodge , which having been done , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , supplied by Bro . Grout , of the Bull Hotel , in his usual excellent style , to
which ample justice was done by all present . On the removal of the cloth the loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the W . M . The toast of the P . G . Master of Suffolk , Col . A . T . Adair , was most heartily received . The W . M . then gave the healths of the R . W . D . P . G . M . and the
Past and Present P . G . Officers , coupling with it the name of Bro . Westgate , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Ceis . which toast was very warmly received , liro . Westgate in rising to return thanks , said he could not but feel ilattered by the remarks that had fallen from the W . M ., at the same time he did not deserve one half that had been said
111 his favour . However , his desire was to further the interests of the Masonic Order , and he never lost an opportunity of attending a meeting where there was anything to be learned , and hearing that Hro . Gcssing was about to deliver a lecture , he had availed himself of the occasion for paying a visit to the Doric Lodge , which , under the able
guidance of so worthy a Master was bound to be prosperous , more especially when surrounded and supported by so many intelligent Masons , who had made a life-study of the working of the Order . He felt a greater degree of pleasure on this than on mail ) ' other occasions . thretigh having had the honour of beinir initiated in the same
lodge , and on the same evening as Bro . Greenwood , their W . M . and he trusted soon to see a Provincial Grand office conferred on that worth y brother . On behalf of the Past and Present Grand ( hlicers he tendered his best thanks . The W . M ., in giving the toast of "the Visitors , " exprcssed his
great satisfaction at seeing so many illustrious brethren present , and begged to couple with that toast the name of liro . Moses Cohen . Hro . Cohen , in responding . said : —W . M . and Brethren : It is with no ordinary feelings of gratification that I rise to thank vou for the courteous welcome
you have given us this evening . I well recollect , before I was initiated into Freemasonry , hearing our Craft compared to secret societies whose end it was to overthrow the systems of justice and order , but it was only necessary to become initiated into its mysteries , to see that Masonry
had in view the support of all that was good , noble , charitable and just . We all know the beneficial results that accrue from the practice of Masonry . It extends the hand of fellowshi p to a brother in distress , alleviates the sickness , the troubles , and the toils of life , and when a brother is incapable of supporting himself or his family ,
freemasonry steps in to educate those children and lit them for the duties and responsibilities of of life . Allow me again to thank you and toremark how well you have , by your cordial reception of us this evening , exemplified those virtues , benevolence and hospitality , two of the greatest ornaments that can possibl y adorn the garland