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without a chairman , our Grand Treasurer , with that kindss and zeal which always distinguished him , stepped fmvard to fill up the breach , and placed his services at the disposal of the Board of Stewards , following the precedent f another Grand Treasurer . If any one should contend that the selection which has been made was not a good one , the answer to it is to be found in the fact that , under his
presidency the lists of Grand Stewards amount to £ 11 , 700 Ar 3000 in excess of last year , and £ 2000 in excess of any previous anniversary of the Institution . ( Cheers . ) We all know the services—and we all appreciate them highlywhich our brother . Col . Creaton , has rendered us in presiding at the meetings of our charitable institutions , and , above all , to that Institution which it was our privilege and
happ iness to visit on Monday . ( Cheers . ) Under the labours of the Building Committee we have seen great additions made to that Institution , rendering it second to none of all the educational institutions in England . ( Cheers . ) Those who , on Monday , saw the happy faces of the children , and observed the order and exactitude with which every duty was performed—those who admired the
recitations , and , above all , the calisthenics , and noticed the cleanliness and system which prevailed in every part of tbe Institution , must have felt that a deep debt of gratitude was due to the Building Committee , which has so successfully enlarged the School . ( Cheers . ) I am unwilling to add another word to thc toast , which , 1 am suie , commends itself to the sympathy , the remembrance , and
the heart of every brother present . I will , therefore , content myself with asking you to diink a bumper toast to our Chairman , to whom we must all feel thankful for having come forward , at a moment ot great emergency , to preside at this , I am happy to say , most successful anniversary . ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . Col . Creaton , in response , said : I feel it difficult to
express myself sufficiently consonant with my feelings for the kind way in which Bro . Woodford has spoken of my humble services , and to you , brethren , for the very handsome way in which you have received my name . I assure you it has been a source of great gratification to me t < -night to be here and to receive that kindness from my brethren , which , I must tell you frankly , 1 had anticipated , but not
to thecxtent which I have met with to-night . 1 can assure you that it is always a great pleasure to me , especially in regard to our Charities , if my humble services can be made available in any way . I do not think I need say more , brethren , than heartily to thank you , as 1 do at the present moment from the bottom of my heart , for the kind and handsome reception which you have given me
tonight . ( Cheers . ) The Rev . C . J . Martyn proposed " The Vice-Patrons , Vice-Presidents , Trustees , various Committees , and Medical Officers of the Institution . " In doing so he said : 'Che toast which I have the honour to propose to-night is in favour of our Charities , and you know when the Chairman commands , I am too good a Mason not to obey .
The toast embraces a large number of persons , and I wish you to drink their health . Every one of the persons embraced in the toast has done the best in his power to advance the success of the Institution . I am not going to dilate on their respective merits in a long speech , but I will select one among the whole body , the Medical Officers , and I am sure what I say will meet with your sympathy
when I tell you that they have conscientiously and devotedly discharged thc duties of their office . All the other brethren comprised in the toast also perform their duties in the same manner . I shall ask you to join me in drinking this toast , and I shall couple with it the name of a brother who is almost new to Masonry , but who has shown his hearty zeal and wish to support our notde Charities ,
by making himself in a few years a Vice-Patron of our three Institutions . He is almost new to London Masons , and when I mention thc name of the Baron Ferrieres , I have no doubt it is one you are not accustomed to htar . It is a name of a thoroughly good man , as I myself know . I donot care what he has done in other things , but he has done much for his fellow-crcatures and brother Masons ,
and has thrown himself most heartily into the work of our Charities , and you know very well they arc thc gem of our Order . Baron de Ferrieres , in reply , said : Mr . Chairman , Ladies , and Brethren , I feel somewhat diffident in having to respond to this toast after the very complimentary and undeserved terms in which Bro . Martyn has been pleased to
propose it . However , I cannot refuse to respond , as my name has been mentioned , and 1 must bay this , that having only lately had the honour of qualifying as Vice-1 ' atron of the Institution , 1 felt I could no longer trust merely to report , but must go and sec for myself what the Girls' Institution was like . I went there last Monday , and 1 must at once be allowed to say that 1 was very much
struck with the appearance of the girls in that Institution . Thtir pleasing and lively and healthy look , so different from what the children often are in large institutions , s'ruck me very much , and when I remained there for some time , and heard their recitations and their music , and saw how well they were instructed , I felt satisfied that lhat was an Institution which deserved the support not
onl y of Masons , but of all those who wish to benefit the children and the rising generation . I am sure that the induction given there is a credit to Miss Davis and all those who are responsible for the instruction , and I am also sure that the girls trained in this school will be a "edit not only lo their sex , but to Masonry , because I hold
'"' s . that as the fact of being a Mason is an honour to any ¦ nan , which is proved by his upright walk and conversa" ° n , and his desire in all things to be a credit to manhood , 50 I believe the fact of being the daughter of a Freemason W'Ulre a credit to womanhood in general . I trust that all !? 8 J ' brought up there will be a credit to Masonry , and hat in fact any young man wanting a wife will be sure to nnd a good one there . I will not take up your time any Ut 'her , but I am sure that all those associated with this toast ,
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and in fact all those connected with this Institution , must feel highly gratified that their labours and efforts have not been thrown away , but that they are helping to carry on an Institution which in every way is a great success . ( Cheers . ) The Rev . R . P . Bent , P . G . C , proposed " The other Masonic Charities , and Success to them , viz ., the Royal
Masonic Institution for Boys , and the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . " If the Craft could boast . of its loyalty , it could also boast of its charity . The Grand Master , the Prince of Wales , laid down that dictum at his installation , and that had been the principle on which the Craft had acted ever since . We had it on the highest authority , that charity was a virtue greater even than faith
and hope , for in that wonderful trinity of virtues " the greatest of these is charity . " He would not at that late hour make a long speech , for the toast he was proposing id not require it . He would alter the old proverb and say " what is least said is soonest commended " to the notice of the brethren . They had every reason to be proud of what they had done for charity , although he did not say
it boastfully . The Masonic Charities had no rich endowments and no landed estates to fall back upon . What was done for them was done spontaneously by the willing hearts of the brethren . The Benevolent Institution Festival last February had the largest sum ever brought in at a Masonic festival , and the Girls' School was creeping up in that direction , and he hoped the Boys' School would do the
same . He wished that each and all of the brethren did still more for the Charities , and this was what he wished impressed on the minds of every Entered Apprentice , and if this was done , as Bro . Terry said , theie would be no need of festivals or elections , because all applicants could be met . Bro . Binckes replied , and congratulated Bro . Hedges on the success which had just been announced . The other
Institution could by no possibility grudge success to it . The little girls were very dear to the brethren , and they were most generously and heartily supported . He , knowing the generosity of the brethren , had no fears for the success of the festival of the Boys' School . It had also , like the Girls' School , not been able to get a chairman till lately , but he had the pleasure of announcing
that the Earl of Rosslyn would take the chair at the forthcoming festival . The Boys' School deserved every sympathy that could be shown to it , and , with intense feelings of gratitude for what the brethren had done for it in the past , he doubted not that they would support it in the future , and give it all that assistance which it so urgently needed .
Bro . James Perry also replied , and ventured to hope that in June next Bro . Binckes would have a great as increase on the sums he had yet announced as the Benevolent Institution and the Girls' School had had this year . In that case , the year 1879 would-have to be recorded as one of the greatest successes that had ever attended the ' efforts of any of the Institutions in the Craft . He begged the
brethren would do all they could for the Girls' , as the oldest Institution , to remember the Boys ' , which had also a claim on their charity ; but , above all , remember that they never would have had the girls or the boys if they had not had the old men and women . Dr . Jabez Hogg proposed "The Stewards , " to which toast Bro . Edward Cox replied , and after Bro . H . J . P .
Dumas had proposed " The Ladies " the brethren adjourned to the Temple , where a concert was given , in which , under the direction of Bro . S . Lehmeyer , Madame Liebhart , Madame Madigan Bilharz , Madame Thaddeus Wells , Miss Htlene Arnim , Miss Ellen Marchant , Bro . Wilford Morgan , Bro . Faulkner Leigh , Bro . Walter Clifford , and
Mr , Herbert Mayhew took part . Madlle Victorina De Bono and Miss Helen Hopekirk also performed , the former on the violin , and the latter on the piano , with exquisite taste and skill , to the delight of the whole of the visitors , Bro . Wilhelm Ganz conducted . Bro . James Hayho was toastmaster at the dinner .
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft iHaefonrg . SUNDERLAND . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 80 ) . —The May meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday last , the 13 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , when the following brethren were present : Bros . A . J . Turnbull , P . M ., Prov . Grand Purs ., Durham ; Thomas Elwin , P . M ., Past Grand Purst . Durham ; J . S . Pearson , P . M ., Past Grand Purst . Durham ; J . Mitchinson , P . M . ; M .
Frampton , W . M . 94 ; T . Sharp , P . M . 97 ; W . Hawdon , S . W . ; R . Kinmond , J . W . ; Thomas Godfordson , Treas . ; T . G . Curry , Sec ; Charles McNamara , S . D . ; R . Seymour , J . D . ; Edward Garvey , Steward ; J . Thompson , Prov . Grand Tyler , Tyler ; Thomas Lemon , John Musther , John Cook , Thomas Bamlett , Wm . Kilvington , J . Waller , Win . Brown , J . R . Smart , J . W . 94 ; G . C . Watson , 97
Joseph Sprout , 178 ( 8 . 0 . ); and F . A . Kelly { Freemason ) . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . John Newton , the lodge was opened by Bro . Past Master Mitchinson . Thc minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bros . Lemon and Cook were separately and respectively passed to thc degree of F . C . by Bros . J . S . Pearson , P . M ., and Thomas Elwin , P . M ., the charge to the two candidates being most impressively delivered by Bro .
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M . Frampton , W . M . of the Phcenix Lodge , No . 94 . The lodge was then lowered to the First Degree , when the names of a candidate for initiation and one for joining were received . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren partook of refreshment , the usual toasts being given and responded to .
COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the Oth inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Station-street . The following members were present : Bros . Capt . Sewell , W . M . ; J . Black , I . P . M . ; T . Bird , S . W . ; T . C . Robinson , J . W . ; R . Robinson , P . M . and Treas . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . and Org . ; Dr . Dodgson ,
P . M . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . { Freemason ); J . Fearon , Sec ; H . Peacock , S . D . ; R . W . Robinson , J . D . ; R . Harrison , I . G . ; J . Hewson , Tyler ; S . Thwaite , J . Towers , I . Evening , J . Borrowscale , T . Mason , and H . Ritson . The W . M . not having arrived , the lodge was opened by the I . P . M ., and the minutes confirmed . A ballot was then taken for the admission of Mr . Henry Carruthers , which
being unanimous , he was regularly initiated into Masonry by Bro . Lamonby , P . M ., by previous arrangement with the W . M ., the candidate , like the officiating W . M ., being old members of the Order cf Odd Fellows , M . U . The E . A . charge was subsequently delivered by the W . M ., Captain Sewell . Bro . T . Mason was presented with his Grand Lodge certificate , and it was stated by the Secretary that another certificate had been procured for his son , Bro . T . C .
Fearon , to replace that lost with his effects , when shipwrecked some months back , in the Bay of Biscay , on the voyage to Valparaiso . Bro . Fearon again embarked a week before the lodge meeting . On thc proclamation being put , Bro . Lamonby , P . M ., presented the lodge with a large Biblical chart , for which he received a vote of thanks . The labour of the evening was concluded with the hymn , " Now the evening shadows closing . "
MORECAMBE . —Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Edward-street , Morecambe , on the evening of the 1 st inst ., the W . M ., Bro . Thomas Longmire , occupying the chair of K . S . The lodge was opened in the First Degree with solemn prayer , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . The brethren then proceeded
to the election of Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , when the unanimous vote of the members was given in favour of Bro . William Longmire , S . W ., whose installation will take place early in the ensuing month , the Installing Officer being Bro . Dr . Moore , P . M ., P . G . S . B . of E ., & c Some other routine business having been transacted , the lodge was closed with the formalities of the Craft .
STAINDROP . —Rose of Raby Lodge ( No . 1650 ) . —The members of the above lodge held their annual installation in the Scarth Memorial Hall , on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., when Bro . the Rev . J . M . Shepherd , M . A ., and Provincial Grand Chaplain , Vicar of Ingleton , was duly installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The installation was peiformed by Bro . Babington Boulton
P . M ., P . G . D ., with accuracy , vigour , and eloquence . After the ceremony the newly-installed W . M . appointed and invested his officers , as well as those appointed by the lodge : Bros . Rev . XV . Stuart Harris , B . A ., S . W . ; John Hawdon , J . W . ; Joseph Lax ( re-invested ) , Secretary ; R . H . Dixon , Treasurer ; John Fawcett , S . D . ; C . T . Stephenson , J . D . ; C . J . Spence , D . C . ; P . W . Dixon , I . G . ; Wm . Davidson
and Wm . Close , Stewards ; Thos . Pyburn , Tyler . There was a good attendance of the brethren of the lodge , and several Past Masters , as well as distinguished visitors from other lodges . After the ceremony of installation and the business of the lodge had been concluded , the brethren adjourned to the banquet at the Queen ' s Head Hotel , which
was of an excellent character , and served up in Mr . Hart's usually good style . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were afterwards given and duly honoured . A most happy and harmonious evening was spent , which was much enlivened by the effective singing of some of the brethren of the lodge and visitors .
BRIDGEND . —Ogmore Lodge ( No . 1752 ) . —A meeting- of the above lodge was held at the Wyndham Arms Hotel on Monday evening , April 28 th , and the proceedings were invested with additional interest , as a testimonial was made to Bro . Podmore , Treasurer , who is leaving the district for Barnsley . The testimonial , a
handsome clock , bore a suitable inscription ; and this very useful article was selected from the choice stock of Bro . L . Beha . Piioi to the closing of business , Brother J . S . Woolley , W . M ., made the presentation on behalf of the lodge in a felicitous speech , expressing the satisfaction felt by the members at being able to acknowledge the services of Bro . Podmore as Treasurer , and in testimony of his
Masonic qualities generally . They all , however , felt much regret that his business engagements would cause a speedy separation . Bro . Podmore , in a few suitable remarks , acknowledged the testimonial and the kind expressions which had accompanied it . At this meeting the brethren of the Ogmore voted five guineas to the Masonic Girls' School . The following visitors were present on thc
occasion : —Bros . S . G . Homfray , P . A . G . D . C , and D . P . G . M . Monmouth ; W . T . Canton , I . P . M . 237 ; R . Southern , W . M . 3 6 ; J . C . Sladen , W . M . 1573 ; G . ' Bradford , P . M . 237 ; Wm . Williams , P . M ., P . G . S . W . Monmouth , 818 ; John Jones , S . W . 1578 ; W . F . Betty , 1 * 88 . The
presence of thc above was acknowledged in hearty Masonic fashion , and the visitors generally expressed much satisfaction at the marked progress of the Ogmore Lodge , and the very able and efficient way in which the W . M . performed his onerous duties . A most agreeable hour was afterwards spent at the supper table .
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Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
without a chairman , our Grand Treasurer , with that kindss and zeal which always distinguished him , stepped fmvard to fill up the breach , and placed his services at the disposal of the Board of Stewards , following the precedent f another Grand Treasurer . If any one should contend that the selection which has been made was not a good one , the answer to it is to be found in the fact that , under his
presidency the lists of Grand Stewards amount to £ 11 , 700 Ar 3000 in excess of last year , and £ 2000 in excess of any previous anniversary of the Institution . ( Cheers . ) We all know the services—and we all appreciate them highlywhich our brother . Col . Creaton , has rendered us in presiding at the meetings of our charitable institutions , and , above all , to that Institution which it was our privilege and
happ iness to visit on Monday . ( Cheers . ) Under the labours of the Building Committee we have seen great additions made to that Institution , rendering it second to none of all the educational institutions in England . ( Cheers . ) Those who , on Monday , saw the happy faces of the children , and observed the order and exactitude with which every duty was performed—those who admired the
recitations , and , above all , the calisthenics , and noticed the cleanliness and system which prevailed in every part of tbe Institution , must have felt that a deep debt of gratitude was due to the Building Committee , which has so successfully enlarged the School . ( Cheers . ) I am unwilling to add another word to thc toast , which , 1 am suie , commends itself to the sympathy , the remembrance , and
the heart of every brother present . I will , therefore , content myself with asking you to diink a bumper toast to our Chairman , to whom we must all feel thankful for having come forward , at a moment ot great emergency , to preside at this , I am happy to say , most successful anniversary . ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . Col . Creaton , in response , said : I feel it difficult to
express myself sufficiently consonant with my feelings for the kind way in which Bro . Woodford has spoken of my humble services , and to you , brethren , for the very handsome way in which you have received my name . I assure you it has been a source of great gratification to me t < -night to be here and to receive that kindness from my brethren , which , I must tell you frankly , 1 had anticipated , but not
to thecxtent which I have met with to-night . 1 can assure you that it is always a great pleasure to me , especially in regard to our Charities , if my humble services can be made available in any way . I do not think I need say more , brethren , than heartily to thank you , as 1 do at the present moment from the bottom of my heart , for the kind and handsome reception which you have given me
tonight . ( Cheers . ) The Rev . C . J . Martyn proposed " The Vice-Patrons , Vice-Presidents , Trustees , various Committees , and Medical Officers of the Institution . " In doing so he said : 'Che toast which I have the honour to propose to-night is in favour of our Charities , and you know when the Chairman commands , I am too good a Mason not to obey .
The toast embraces a large number of persons , and I wish you to drink their health . Every one of the persons embraced in the toast has done the best in his power to advance the success of the Institution . I am not going to dilate on their respective merits in a long speech , but I will select one among the whole body , the Medical Officers , and I am sure what I say will meet with your sympathy
when I tell you that they have conscientiously and devotedly discharged thc duties of their office . All the other brethren comprised in the toast also perform their duties in the same manner . I shall ask you to join me in drinking this toast , and I shall couple with it the name of a brother who is almost new to Masonry , but who has shown his hearty zeal and wish to support our notde Charities ,
by making himself in a few years a Vice-Patron of our three Institutions . He is almost new to London Masons , and when I mention thc name of the Baron Ferrieres , I have no doubt it is one you are not accustomed to htar . It is a name of a thoroughly good man , as I myself know . I donot care what he has done in other things , but he has done much for his fellow-crcatures and brother Masons ,
and has thrown himself most heartily into the work of our Charities , and you know very well they arc thc gem of our Order . Baron de Ferrieres , in reply , said : Mr . Chairman , Ladies , and Brethren , I feel somewhat diffident in having to respond to this toast after the very complimentary and undeserved terms in which Bro . Martyn has been pleased to
propose it . However , I cannot refuse to respond , as my name has been mentioned , and 1 must bay this , that having only lately had the honour of qualifying as Vice-1 ' atron of the Institution , 1 felt I could no longer trust merely to report , but must go and sec for myself what the Girls' Institution was like . I went there last Monday , and 1 must at once be allowed to say that 1 was very much
struck with the appearance of the girls in that Institution . Thtir pleasing and lively and healthy look , so different from what the children often are in large institutions , s'ruck me very much , and when I remained there for some time , and heard their recitations and their music , and saw how well they were instructed , I felt satisfied that lhat was an Institution which deserved the support not
onl y of Masons , but of all those who wish to benefit the children and the rising generation . I am sure that the induction given there is a credit to Miss Davis and all those who are responsible for the instruction , and I am also sure that the girls trained in this school will be a "edit not only lo their sex , but to Masonry , because I hold
'"' s . that as the fact of being a Mason is an honour to any ¦ nan , which is proved by his upright walk and conversa" ° n , and his desire in all things to be a credit to manhood , 50 I believe the fact of being the daughter of a Freemason W'Ulre a credit to womanhood in general . I trust that all !? 8 J ' brought up there will be a credit to Masonry , and hat in fact any young man wanting a wife will be sure to nnd a good one there . I will not take up your time any Ut 'her , but I am sure that all those associated with this toast ,
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and in fact all those connected with this Institution , must feel highly gratified that their labours and efforts have not been thrown away , but that they are helping to carry on an Institution which in every way is a great success . ( Cheers . ) The Rev . R . P . Bent , P . G . C , proposed " The other Masonic Charities , and Success to them , viz ., the Royal
Masonic Institution for Boys , and the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . " If the Craft could boast . of its loyalty , it could also boast of its charity . The Grand Master , the Prince of Wales , laid down that dictum at his installation , and that had been the principle on which the Craft had acted ever since . We had it on the highest authority , that charity was a virtue greater even than faith
and hope , for in that wonderful trinity of virtues " the greatest of these is charity . " He would not at that late hour make a long speech , for the toast he was proposing id not require it . He would alter the old proverb and say " what is least said is soonest commended " to the notice of the brethren . They had every reason to be proud of what they had done for charity , although he did not say
it boastfully . The Masonic Charities had no rich endowments and no landed estates to fall back upon . What was done for them was done spontaneously by the willing hearts of the brethren . The Benevolent Institution Festival last February had the largest sum ever brought in at a Masonic festival , and the Girls' School was creeping up in that direction , and he hoped the Boys' School would do the
same . He wished that each and all of the brethren did still more for the Charities , and this was what he wished impressed on the minds of every Entered Apprentice , and if this was done , as Bro . Terry said , theie would be no need of festivals or elections , because all applicants could be met . Bro . Binckes replied , and congratulated Bro . Hedges on the success which had just been announced . The other
Institution could by no possibility grudge success to it . The little girls were very dear to the brethren , and they were most generously and heartily supported . He , knowing the generosity of the brethren , had no fears for the success of the festival of the Boys' School . It had also , like the Girls' School , not been able to get a chairman till lately , but he had the pleasure of announcing
that the Earl of Rosslyn would take the chair at the forthcoming festival . The Boys' School deserved every sympathy that could be shown to it , and , with intense feelings of gratitude for what the brethren had done for it in the past , he doubted not that they would support it in the future , and give it all that assistance which it so urgently needed .
Bro . James Perry also replied , and ventured to hope that in June next Bro . Binckes would have a great as increase on the sums he had yet announced as the Benevolent Institution and the Girls' School had had this year . In that case , the year 1879 would-have to be recorded as one of the greatest successes that had ever attended the ' efforts of any of the Institutions in the Craft . He begged the
brethren would do all they could for the Girls' , as the oldest Institution , to remember the Boys ' , which had also a claim on their charity ; but , above all , remember that they never would have had the girls or the boys if they had not had the old men and women . Dr . Jabez Hogg proposed "The Stewards , " to which toast Bro . Edward Cox replied , and after Bro . H . J . P .
Dumas had proposed " The Ladies " the brethren adjourned to the Temple , where a concert was given , in which , under the direction of Bro . S . Lehmeyer , Madame Liebhart , Madame Madigan Bilharz , Madame Thaddeus Wells , Miss Htlene Arnim , Miss Ellen Marchant , Bro . Wilford Morgan , Bro . Faulkner Leigh , Bro . Walter Clifford , and
Mr , Herbert Mayhew took part . Madlle Victorina De Bono and Miss Helen Hopekirk also performed , the former on the violin , and the latter on the piano , with exquisite taste and skill , to the delight of the whole of the visitors , Bro . Wilhelm Ganz conducted . Bro . James Hayho was toastmaster at the dinner .
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REPORTS , etc ., intended for insertion in current number , should reach the Office , ( 198 , Fleet-street ) , by Six o ' clock p . m ., on Wednesdays .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft iHaefonrg . SUNDERLAND . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 80 ) . —The May meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday last , the 13 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , when the following brethren were present : Bros . A . J . Turnbull , P . M ., Prov . Grand Purs ., Durham ; Thomas Elwin , P . M ., Past Grand Purst . Durham ; J . S . Pearson , P . M ., Past Grand Purst . Durham ; J . Mitchinson , P . M . ; M .
Frampton , W . M . 94 ; T . Sharp , P . M . 97 ; W . Hawdon , S . W . ; R . Kinmond , J . W . ; Thomas Godfordson , Treas . ; T . G . Curry , Sec ; Charles McNamara , S . D . ; R . Seymour , J . D . ; Edward Garvey , Steward ; J . Thompson , Prov . Grand Tyler , Tyler ; Thomas Lemon , John Musther , John Cook , Thomas Bamlett , Wm . Kilvington , J . Waller , Win . Brown , J . R . Smart , J . W . 94 ; G . C . Watson , 97
Joseph Sprout , 178 ( 8 . 0 . ); and F . A . Kelly { Freemason ) . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . John Newton , the lodge was opened by Bro . Past Master Mitchinson . Thc minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bros . Lemon and Cook were separately and respectively passed to thc degree of F . C . by Bros . J . S . Pearson , P . M ., and Thomas Elwin , P . M ., the charge to the two candidates being most impressively delivered by Bro .
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M . Frampton , W . M . of the Phcenix Lodge , No . 94 . The lodge was then lowered to the First Degree , when the names of a candidate for initiation and one for joining were received . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren partook of refreshment , the usual toasts being given and responded to .
COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the Oth inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Station-street . The following members were present : Bros . Capt . Sewell , W . M . ; J . Black , I . P . M . ; T . Bird , S . W . ; T . C . Robinson , J . W . ; R . Robinson , P . M . and Treas . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . and Org . ; Dr . Dodgson ,
P . M . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . { Freemason ); J . Fearon , Sec ; H . Peacock , S . D . ; R . W . Robinson , J . D . ; R . Harrison , I . G . ; J . Hewson , Tyler ; S . Thwaite , J . Towers , I . Evening , J . Borrowscale , T . Mason , and H . Ritson . The W . M . not having arrived , the lodge was opened by the I . P . M ., and the minutes confirmed . A ballot was then taken for the admission of Mr . Henry Carruthers , which
being unanimous , he was regularly initiated into Masonry by Bro . Lamonby , P . M ., by previous arrangement with the W . M ., the candidate , like the officiating W . M ., being old members of the Order cf Odd Fellows , M . U . The E . A . charge was subsequently delivered by the W . M ., Captain Sewell . Bro . T . Mason was presented with his Grand Lodge certificate , and it was stated by the Secretary that another certificate had been procured for his son , Bro . T . C .
Fearon , to replace that lost with his effects , when shipwrecked some months back , in the Bay of Biscay , on the voyage to Valparaiso . Bro . Fearon again embarked a week before the lodge meeting . On thc proclamation being put , Bro . Lamonby , P . M ., presented the lodge with a large Biblical chart , for which he received a vote of thanks . The labour of the evening was concluded with the hymn , " Now the evening shadows closing . "
MORECAMBE . —Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Edward-street , Morecambe , on the evening of the 1 st inst ., the W . M ., Bro . Thomas Longmire , occupying the chair of K . S . The lodge was opened in the First Degree with solemn prayer , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . The brethren then proceeded
to the election of Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , when the unanimous vote of the members was given in favour of Bro . William Longmire , S . W ., whose installation will take place early in the ensuing month , the Installing Officer being Bro . Dr . Moore , P . M ., P . G . S . B . of E ., & c Some other routine business having been transacted , the lodge was closed with the formalities of the Craft .
STAINDROP . —Rose of Raby Lodge ( No . 1650 ) . —The members of the above lodge held their annual installation in the Scarth Memorial Hall , on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., when Bro . the Rev . J . M . Shepherd , M . A ., and Provincial Grand Chaplain , Vicar of Ingleton , was duly installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The installation was peiformed by Bro . Babington Boulton
P . M ., P . G . D ., with accuracy , vigour , and eloquence . After the ceremony the newly-installed W . M . appointed and invested his officers , as well as those appointed by the lodge : Bros . Rev . XV . Stuart Harris , B . A ., S . W . ; John Hawdon , J . W . ; Joseph Lax ( re-invested ) , Secretary ; R . H . Dixon , Treasurer ; John Fawcett , S . D . ; C . T . Stephenson , J . D . ; C . J . Spence , D . C . ; P . W . Dixon , I . G . ; Wm . Davidson
and Wm . Close , Stewards ; Thos . Pyburn , Tyler . There was a good attendance of the brethren of the lodge , and several Past Masters , as well as distinguished visitors from other lodges . After the ceremony of installation and the business of the lodge had been concluded , the brethren adjourned to the banquet at the Queen ' s Head Hotel , which
was of an excellent character , and served up in Mr . Hart's usually good style . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were afterwards given and duly honoured . A most happy and harmonious evening was spent , which was much enlivened by the effective singing of some of the brethren of the lodge and visitors .
BRIDGEND . —Ogmore Lodge ( No . 1752 ) . —A meeting- of the above lodge was held at the Wyndham Arms Hotel on Monday evening , April 28 th , and the proceedings were invested with additional interest , as a testimonial was made to Bro . Podmore , Treasurer , who is leaving the district for Barnsley . The testimonial , a
handsome clock , bore a suitable inscription ; and this very useful article was selected from the choice stock of Bro . L . Beha . Piioi to the closing of business , Brother J . S . Woolley , W . M ., made the presentation on behalf of the lodge in a felicitous speech , expressing the satisfaction felt by the members at being able to acknowledge the services of Bro . Podmore as Treasurer , and in testimony of his
Masonic qualities generally . They all , however , felt much regret that his business engagements would cause a speedy separation . Bro . Podmore , in a few suitable remarks , acknowledged the testimonial and the kind expressions which had accompanied it . At this meeting the brethren of the Ogmore voted five guineas to the Masonic Girls' School . The following visitors were present on thc
occasion : —Bros . S . G . Homfray , P . A . G . D . C , and D . P . G . M . Monmouth ; W . T . Canton , I . P . M . 237 ; R . Southern , W . M . 3 6 ; J . C . Sladen , W . M . 1573 ; G . ' Bradford , P . M . 237 ; Wm . Williams , P . M ., P . G . S . W . Monmouth , 818 ; John Jones , S . W . 1578 ; W . F . Betty , 1 * 88 . The
presence of thc above was acknowledged in hearty Masonic fashion , and the visitors generally expressed much satisfaction at the marked progress of the Ogmore Lodge , and the very able and efficient way in which the W . M . performed his onerous duties . A most agreeable hour was afterwards spent at the supper table .