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which showed a good financial result . The lodge was then closed in due form , and with solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent and well served banquet at the Royal StationHotcl . The W . M . presided , and was supported by the whole of his officers , and a goodly number of
visitors . The whole of the arrangements were admirably carried out under the superintendence of Bro . C . J . Todd , D . C . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and some excellent speeches elicited in response thereto . Bro . J . L . Seaton , P . M ., P . J . P . G . W ., in eulogistic
terms proposed the health of the W . M ., and m doing so , alluded lo Bro . P y burn ' s Masonic career , commencing as I . G ., and working through the whole of the offices to the chair . He anticipated a successful year for the lodge under his rule . The toast was heartily received :
and the W . M ., in repl ying , assured the brethren that the business of the lodge should be conducted with thoroughness , and that when lie vacated his chair at the end of the year , he trusted the brethren would not find him unworthy of the high honour they had conferred
upon him . The toast of " 'Die Visitors " was proposed by the S . W ., and was ably responded lo b y Bros . Vivian , W . M . 57 ; Thompson , W . M . 250 ; Smith , I . P . M . 7 . 34 ; Turner , W . M . 1040 ; and Captain Pena , of the Chilian Navy , Aurora Lodge , Valparaiso , and a joining member of the Kingston Lodge . Bro . Pena stated
that on leaving the Aurora Lodge , the brethren had speciall y requested him to camey hearty good wishes to the English brethren . On this , the first opportunity , presenting itself , lie had great pleasure in delivering the message , and intimated that it was his intention during his stay in England to stud y English Masonry in all its details .
A 11 MR VST w 1 m . — . H-eryshrilh Lodge i No , 1072 ) . —The installation ( and 7 th anniversary ) meeting of this nourishing lodge ( numbering 70 members ) was held at the Masonic Rooms , Belle Yue Royal Hotel , on Monday , the 2 nd inst . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . | . W .
Szlumper , W . M ., supported by his officers and a large muster of members and visitors , among the latter of whom were the distinguished Bro . Capt . S . G . Horn fray , 1 ) . Prov . G . M . Monmouthshire ; Bro . Jesse Baker , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been
read and continued , the W . M . slated that at the request of Bro . G . T . Smith , P . M . / J ' rov . G . Sec ., he should vacate the chair ; and Bro . Smith having taken the gavel , initiated into Freemasonry , Messrs . W . A . Davies , Arthur J . Hughes , and | ohn Kitto , subsequently delivering the charge
and the lecture on the tracing board in his usual faultless style . We may be allowed here to draw attention to our W . and W . Bro . Geo . T . Smith ' s services in Freemasonry , lie was one of the founders of 1072 , in 1 86 . ] : occupied the W . M ' s chair three years in succession ( on
the last occasion b y dispensation ) : has tip to the present anniversary installed the subsequent Masters of the lodge , has been at all times willintr to wear any collar , from l . G . upwards as necessity might require , and to his instruction the P . M ' s and members of the lodge owe in a great
measure their prolicu-ncv . Bro . Szlumper having resumed the chair , the lodge was opened in the 2 nd and , ; rd degrees , wlu-n Bro . William Williams , F . R . C . S ., S ' . W , had the honour of being presented to tlie in-tailing Master ( Bro . C . KiceWilfc ' ams , A / . J ) .. P . M . ) by the 1 ) . Prov .
G . M ., Bro . Major J . A . Lloyd Philipps , of Mahws , to receive the benefit of installation . A Board P . M ' s oi ' having been duly formed Bro . W . Williams , who has nearly completed his 70 th year , was install-d into the chair of K . S . by the Installing Master , after which the brethren .
having respecliv . l y been admitted , he was saluted in the three degrees . Wc congralulalc Bro . Dr . V . Rice Williams on two grounds : iii'st . for the maimer in which he pirlorn-. d the ceremony of installation , and for the accurace ami rune with which he delivered the \ arious addresses , and
second upon his good fi . ni ' . in in ' reiving thihonour of iiislalline ; his fath . r inio i ! v chair hi . ( the I . sd . ) so wi . rthilv occupied 1 wo \ ear- , -inc . ' . The W . M . i ' .. e ,-, . ' tcrn-ii •!,. ¦ ! .,- !; ' . •me , the - •a cuiid , and j'iis ! c '; .- ; -vi . .- , ; ,: i : l i-sesii . 1 his ( 11 peers :. s follows : ¦ - -J . \ Y . Szlmnp . r . l . i ' . M . ; J . Pugh Jones , S . W . ; Stanley J ! Bnltombc , ' J . W .
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Rev . John Jones , Chaplain ; John Vaughan , Treasurer ; C . Rice Williams , Secretary ; Edward Hamer , S . D . ; Jonathan Pell , J . D .: George Careswell , I . G . ; E . V . Rees , Tylei \ It was unanimously resolved that the day of meeting be altered to the first Thursday ( in
lieu of the first Monday ) of the month . Votes of thanks were carried by acclamation to the I . P . M . and to the Installing Master , and the lodge was closed in ancient form . The brethren ( to the number of about - ; o ) then adjourned to a banquet served . in first class style .
MACDOXALD LODGE ( NO . 1216)—A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the headquarters of the 1 st Surrey Rifles , [ Camberwell , on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., Bro . George Waterhill , W . M ., being supported by Bros . W . J . Messenger , J . W . ; J . H . Hastie , S . D . ; M . S .
Larlham , J . D . ; H . Hammond , l . G . ; T . W . Carnell , Steward ; and by Bros . S . H . Wagstartc and James Stevens , P . M . ' s . Amongst those present were Bros . Alexander , Willis , Eldridge , Peckham , Hale , Gray , Fountain , Garland , cvec , ;'; and visitors , W . P . Collins , No . 70 , Plymouth :
E . Hughes , W . M . 217 ; A . W . Lilley , W . M , 12 ; G . Phythian , 22 - W . Rees , 22 : T . Wilkins , 33 ; E . Tinley , 108 5 ; II . W . ; Gompertz , 1 . 364 : and T . Hubbard . The lodge having been opened , ballots were taken for Bro . W . P . Collins
of St . Johns Lodge ( No . 70 ) , Plymouth , as joining member , and for Mr . William Dudin , as candidate for initiation , and which proved clear . To the great regret of the large majority of the brethren , the ballot for another candidate was adverse , a circumstance which has not hitherto
occurred in this lodge , and at which there appeared to be an almost general expression of surprise . This untoward occurrence naturally detracted from the customary comfoit and regularity with which the working of this lodge is conducted , and it was the outspoken opinion of
most of the members that the objectors could have secured the withdrawal of the proposal without disturbing the unanimity of the proceedings . The lodge having been opened in the second degree , Bros . Peckham , Eldridge , and Collins proved their F . C . proficiency and retired .
Bros . Peckham and Eldridge were then raised to the degree of M . M . b y the W . M ., and Bro . Collins by Bro . Stevens , P . M ., his personal friend and introducer . Bro . II . T . Alexander was passed to the degree of F . C , and subsequentl y Mr . William Dudin was introduced and initiated into the < Irder . Propositions for
initiation at ensuing meeting were made , and tin lodge was closed , the brethren adjourning to a frugal supper , and separating with every confidence that the exceptional circumstance which had somewhat clouded the pleasures of the meeting would not again occur to disturb their harmony .
Jlvi . nvx . —R y l-nnie Lodge ( No . 128 . 5 ) . — The festival of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated on Wednesday , \ ov . 27 , by the brethren of this lodge , held at the Koyal Hotel , Sovverb y Bridge , Halifax . After the transaction of the lodge business , Pro . J . Marshall was duly
installed W . M . for the year by Bro . Dr . Elliott . P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . D . ; and ' Bro . Isaac Booth , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . of W ., Bro . Tasker , P . M ., acting as S . W ., and Bro . Perkinton , P . M . and P . G . M . M . as J . W ., Bro . Kendall P . M . as D . C , ind Bro . Wilkinson W . M . as l . G . At the close
of the installation ceremony , the W . M . proceeded to invest his officers , taking the opportunity of expressing his deep obligation to the lodge for placing him in the honourable position of W . M . The following were then invested : —Bro . | . Nicholl , S . W .: Bro . J . Wells , J . W . ; Bro . | . D .
\\ ilson , 'I reasurer ; Bro . J . 11 . Shaw , Secretary : Bro . B . Wood , S . I ) . ; Bro . J . Stanstield , J . D ' . ; B : o . J . ( Jreenwood , I . G . ; Bro . T . Lloyd , Chaplain . Subscqiientlv an excellent banquet was
: -veil by Mr . Marsh , ' . l'lie chair was tillc ! by ilio . F . W . Crossley , the Immediate Past Ma- ' . e ' r , in the absence of Bro . Marshall , in consequence of recent severe domestic bereavim-nt , with v . iiom all the hivlhrcn deeply sympathised .
Thine , al toasts weregiv 11 Irom tne chair , the An ; : v , Navy , and K ' .-serv-e I ' on es being proposed | , \ - |;; ,, . I'iii .,: P .. " ' . ' ., au-. l responded io by Pro . i- ' . i ivd . ii , P . 'L '! 'h" Mu ' ' ! A .. .. ' . ! . and Prov . ' -.. ) . ' .. op W-el \ ori . shire , the . Marquis of Ki ; . ( - ; i . ' . - ,: •. : :, r ..-posed in complimentary terms b y Bro . Booth ,
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P . M . The Deputy G . M . and P . G . Officers was given from the chair , and responded to b y Bro . Perkinton . The W . M ' s and Past Masters of lodges was introduced to Bro . Wells , and responded b y Bro . Tasker , P . M . The toast of the evening , the W . M . of R yburne Lodge , was
given from the chair , Bro . Crossley remarking that one of their duties was to afford consolation to their brethren in the hour of affliction . The reason he presided on that occasion was from a circumstance which in the providence of God had fallen to their Bro . Marshall—in the death of
his wife—a circumstance , which all present deeply regretted ; and the pleasure which he otherwise would have enjoyed on such an occasion , was mixed with much sorrow , in which he was s lire all present shared . A man better suited and better qualified to fill the position in which Bro .
Marshalrjwas placed it would be difficult to find , or one more devoted to the interests of the Craft in general . The toast was received without the usual demonstration of feeling , in consequence of the circumstances named . Bro . Boothroyd proposed the Wardens and other Officers of
Ryburne Lodge , the response being given by Bros . Nicholl and Wells , the two Wardens . The Visiting Brethren was proposed b y Bro . J . Gaukroger , f . W . of Probity , and responded tob y Bro . A . Waishaw , of St . James ' s Lodge , 44 S . The Masonic Charities was proposed by Bro . A .
Matthewman , and responded to b y Bro . Fisher , P . M . of Probity . Other toasts , including " Poor and Distressed Masons , " were given and honoured . An excellent g lee party was present , and sang at intervals glees and-part songs with much credit . Altogether a very pleasant , evening was spent by the company .
EIU . ' KY LoiK . r . ( No . 1 . 34 S ) . —The first anniversary meeting of this well established and prosperous lodge , was held on Tuesday , 26 th November , at the Morpeth Arms Tavern , Ponsonb y Street , Millbank . Bro . John Cotitts , P . G . P ., P . M ., W . M ., at three o ' clock p . m ., opened
the lodge . There was a large number present to support him . The minutes of the last regular lodge were read and unanimouslyconfirmed . The report of the audit committee was read ; it showed a good balance in hand after every liability was met ; it was received and adopted .
I he work done was raising Bro . j . Gildersleeve to the third degree , passing Bros . Brooke , Jackman , Burnett and Dunn , to the second degree , and initiating three gentlemen into the Order . Then followed the installation of Bro . Vv ' . Bourne , S . W . and W . M . elect , P . M . 749
, of which lodge he was once a member . The whole of the ceremonies were well and abl y rendered . The officers for the ensuing year are Bros . J . Summers , S . W . ; T . Verity , J . W . ; J . Elliott , Secretary ; Roberts , S . D . : J . Verity , J . D . ; A . J . Ireton , l . G . Three brethren were
admitted as joining members . It was , on the motion ol Bro . A . J . Ireton , unanimously resolved , that tlie initiation fee be increased to seven guineas , and the joining fee to four guineas . The banquet and dessert were well served by the host , Bro . J . Palmer , which gave universal
satisfaction ; nearl y one hundred sat down to it . 'The great event of the meeting was the presentation to the esteemed first W . M ., of a tenguinea Past Master ' s jewel , solid gold , from lodge funds , to which was supplemented a beautiful gold watch and a gold neck chain , given
from the voluntary subscriptions of the members , as a sli ght recognition for valuable services rendered , and . of esteem and gratitude . We read with pleasure the following inscription which is on the watch , viz : " Presented to Bro . John Cotitts , P . M ., P . G . P ., by the brethren of the
Ebury Lodge , No . 1 , 548 , as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of his valuable services as first W . M . of the lodge , ... rvrmber 26 ' th , 1872 . " Pro . J . Contts , in a sensible good speech , acknowledge d the gifts . The routine toasts were given , and the brethren separated early .
D VI . TON-I . X ' -FI l- ' . Niiss . —llaldiein Lodire ( No . i . jSt' ) .- —The ordinary monthly communication of leiis led . ; ,- -was held on Monday evening last , in th .- . Me-onic Temple , The Castie ,
Palioii-inruiii ' .-- " -. Bro . K . 'P . IM ! iVar .-eii , W . M . of Lodcc ¦ . , ; ' Film ..-:-:, i ' ! ,. ; , ; ., ;• P . ::,- ;) , peesided , supported b y Bro- ; . Jehu Case , I ' . ' . Yi . ( , 9 - •W . Whiteside , S . W . ; J . Postlethvvaite , J . W . ; F .
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which showed a good financial result . The lodge was then closed in due form , and with solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent and well served banquet at the Royal StationHotcl . The W . M . presided , and was supported by the whole of his officers , and a goodly number of
visitors . The whole of the arrangements were admirably carried out under the superintendence of Bro . C . J . Todd , D . C . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and some excellent speeches elicited in response thereto . Bro . J . L . Seaton , P . M ., P . J . P . G . W ., in eulogistic
terms proposed the health of the W . M ., and m doing so , alluded lo Bro . P y burn ' s Masonic career , commencing as I . G ., and working through the whole of the offices to the chair . He anticipated a successful year for the lodge under his rule . The toast was heartily received :
and the W . M ., in repl ying , assured the brethren that the business of the lodge should be conducted with thoroughness , and that when lie vacated his chair at the end of the year , he trusted the brethren would not find him unworthy of the high honour they had conferred
upon him . The toast of " 'Die Visitors " was proposed by the S . W ., and was ably responded lo b y Bros . Vivian , W . M . 57 ; Thompson , W . M . 250 ; Smith , I . P . M . 7 . 34 ; Turner , W . M . 1040 ; and Captain Pena , of the Chilian Navy , Aurora Lodge , Valparaiso , and a joining member of the Kingston Lodge . Bro . Pena stated
that on leaving the Aurora Lodge , the brethren had speciall y requested him to camey hearty good wishes to the English brethren . On this , the first opportunity , presenting itself , lie had great pleasure in delivering the message , and intimated that it was his intention during his stay in England to stud y English Masonry in all its details .
A 11 MR VST w 1 m . — . H-eryshrilh Lodge i No , 1072 ) . —The installation ( and 7 th anniversary ) meeting of this nourishing lodge ( numbering 70 members ) was held at the Masonic Rooms , Belle Yue Royal Hotel , on Monday , the 2 nd inst . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . | . W .
Szlumper , W . M ., supported by his officers and a large muster of members and visitors , among the latter of whom were the distinguished Bro . Capt . S . G . Horn fray , 1 ) . Prov . G . M . Monmouthshire ; Bro . Jesse Baker , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been
read and continued , the W . M . slated that at the request of Bro . G . T . Smith , P . M . / J ' rov . G . Sec ., he should vacate the chair ; and Bro . Smith having taken the gavel , initiated into Freemasonry , Messrs . W . A . Davies , Arthur J . Hughes , and | ohn Kitto , subsequently delivering the charge
and the lecture on the tracing board in his usual faultless style . We may be allowed here to draw attention to our W . and W . Bro . Geo . T . Smith ' s services in Freemasonry , lie was one of the founders of 1072 , in 1 86 . ] : occupied the W . M ' s chair three years in succession ( on
the last occasion b y dispensation ) : has tip to the present anniversary installed the subsequent Masters of the lodge , has been at all times willintr to wear any collar , from l . G . upwards as necessity might require , and to his instruction the P . M ' s and members of the lodge owe in a great
measure their prolicu-ncv . Bro . Szlumper having resumed the chair , the lodge was opened in the 2 nd and , ; rd degrees , wlu-n Bro . William Williams , F . R . C . S ., S ' . W , had the honour of being presented to tlie in-tailing Master ( Bro . C . KiceWilfc ' ams , A / . J ) .. P . M . ) by the 1 ) . Prov .
G . M ., Bro . Major J . A . Lloyd Philipps , of Mahws , to receive the benefit of installation . A Board P . M ' s oi ' having been duly formed Bro . W . Williams , who has nearly completed his 70 th year , was install-d into the chair of K . S . by the Installing Master , after which the brethren .
having respecliv . l y been admitted , he was saluted in the three degrees . Wc congralulalc Bro . Dr . V . Rice Williams on two grounds : iii'st . for the maimer in which he pirlorn-. d the ceremony of installation , and for the accurace ami rune with which he delivered the \ arious addresses , and
second upon his good fi . ni ' . in in ' reiving thihonour of iiislalline ; his fath . r inio i ! v chair hi . ( the I . sd . ) so wi . rthilv occupied 1 wo \ ear- , -inc . ' . The W . M . i ' .. e ,-, . ' tcrn-ii •!,. ¦ ! .,- !; ' . •me , the - •a cuiid , and j'iis ! c '; .- ; -vi . .- , ; ,: i : l i-sesii . 1 his ( 11 peers :. s follows : ¦ - -J . \ Y . Szlmnp . r . l . i ' . M . ; J . Pugh Jones , S . W . ; Stanley J ! Bnltombc , ' J . W .
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Rev . John Jones , Chaplain ; John Vaughan , Treasurer ; C . Rice Williams , Secretary ; Edward Hamer , S . D . ; Jonathan Pell , J . D .: George Careswell , I . G . ; E . V . Rees , Tylei \ It was unanimously resolved that the day of meeting be altered to the first Thursday ( in
lieu of the first Monday ) of the month . Votes of thanks were carried by acclamation to the I . P . M . and to the Installing Master , and the lodge was closed in ancient form . The brethren ( to the number of about - ; o ) then adjourned to a banquet served . in first class style .
MACDOXALD LODGE ( NO . 1216)—A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the headquarters of the 1 st Surrey Rifles , [ Camberwell , on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., Bro . George Waterhill , W . M ., being supported by Bros . W . J . Messenger , J . W . ; J . H . Hastie , S . D . ; M . S .
Larlham , J . D . ; H . Hammond , l . G . ; T . W . Carnell , Steward ; and by Bros . S . H . Wagstartc and James Stevens , P . M . ' s . Amongst those present were Bros . Alexander , Willis , Eldridge , Peckham , Hale , Gray , Fountain , Garland , cvec , ;'; and visitors , W . P . Collins , No . 70 , Plymouth :
E . Hughes , W . M . 217 ; A . W . Lilley , W . M , 12 ; G . Phythian , 22 - W . Rees , 22 : T . Wilkins , 33 ; E . Tinley , 108 5 ; II . W . ; Gompertz , 1 . 364 : and T . Hubbard . The lodge having been opened , ballots were taken for Bro . W . P . Collins
of St . Johns Lodge ( No . 70 ) , Plymouth , as joining member , and for Mr . William Dudin , as candidate for initiation , and which proved clear . To the great regret of the large majority of the brethren , the ballot for another candidate was adverse , a circumstance which has not hitherto
occurred in this lodge , and at which there appeared to be an almost general expression of surprise . This untoward occurrence naturally detracted from the customary comfoit and regularity with which the working of this lodge is conducted , and it was the outspoken opinion of
most of the members that the objectors could have secured the withdrawal of the proposal without disturbing the unanimity of the proceedings . The lodge having been opened in the second degree , Bros . Peckham , Eldridge , and Collins proved their F . C . proficiency and retired .
Bros . Peckham and Eldridge were then raised to the degree of M . M . b y the W . M ., and Bro . Collins by Bro . Stevens , P . M ., his personal friend and introducer . Bro . II . T . Alexander was passed to the degree of F . C , and subsequentl y Mr . William Dudin was introduced and initiated into the < Irder . Propositions for
initiation at ensuing meeting were made , and tin lodge was closed , the brethren adjourning to a frugal supper , and separating with every confidence that the exceptional circumstance which had somewhat clouded the pleasures of the meeting would not again occur to disturb their harmony .
Jlvi . nvx . —R y l-nnie Lodge ( No . 128 . 5 ) . — The festival of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated on Wednesday , \ ov . 27 , by the brethren of this lodge , held at the Koyal Hotel , Sovverb y Bridge , Halifax . After the transaction of the lodge business , Pro . J . Marshall was duly
installed W . M . for the year by Bro . Dr . Elliott . P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . D . ; and ' Bro . Isaac Booth , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . of W ., Bro . Tasker , P . M ., acting as S . W ., and Bro . Perkinton , P . M . and P . G . M . M . as J . W ., Bro . Kendall P . M . as D . C , ind Bro . Wilkinson W . M . as l . G . At the close
of the installation ceremony , the W . M . proceeded to invest his officers , taking the opportunity of expressing his deep obligation to the lodge for placing him in the honourable position of W . M . The following were then invested : —Bro . | . Nicholl , S . W .: Bro . J . Wells , J . W . ; Bro . | . D .
\\ ilson , 'I reasurer ; Bro . J . 11 . Shaw , Secretary : Bro . B . Wood , S . I ) . ; Bro . J . Stanstield , J . D ' . ; B : o . J . ( Jreenwood , I . G . ; Bro . T . Lloyd , Chaplain . Subscqiientlv an excellent banquet was
: -veil by Mr . Marsh , ' . l'lie chair was tillc ! by ilio . F . W . Crossley , the Immediate Past Ma- ' . e ' r , in the absence of Bro . Marshall , in consequence of recent severe domestic bereavim-nt , with v . iiom all the hivlhrcn deeply sympathised .
Thine , al toasts weregiv 11 Irom tne chair , the An ; : v , Navy , and K ' .-serv-e I ' on es being proposed | , \ - |;; ,, . I'iii .,: P .. " ' . ' ., au-. l responded io by Pro . i- ' . i ivd . ii , P . 'L '! 'h" Mu ' ' ! A .. .. ' . ! . and Prov . ' -.. ) . ' .. op W-el \ ori . shire , the . Marquis of Ki ; . ( - ; i . ' . - ,: •. : :, r ..-posed in complimentary terms b y Bro . Booth ,
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P . M . The Deputy G . M . and P . G . Officers was given from the chair , and responded to b y Bro . Perkinton . The W . M ' s and Past Masters of lodges was introduced to Bro . Wells , and responded b y Bro . Tasker , P . M . The toast of the evening , the W . M . of R yburne Lodge , was
given from the chair , Bro . Crossley remarking that one of their duties was to afford consolation to their brethren in the hour of affliction . The reason he presided on that occasion was from a circumstance which in the providence of God had fallen to their Bro . Marshall—in the death of
his wife—a circumstance , which all present deeply regretted ; and the pleasure which he otherwise would have enjoyed on such an occasion , was mixed with much sorrow , in which he was s lire all present shared . A man better suited and better qualified to fill the position in which Bro .
Marshalrjwas placed it would be difficult to find , or one more devoted to the interests of the Craft in general . The toast was received without the usual demonstration of feeling , in consequence of the circumstances named . Bro . Boothroyd proposed the Wardens and other Officers of
Ryburne Lodge , the response being given by Bros . Nicholl and Wells , the two Wardens . The Visiting Brethren was proposed b y Bro . J . Gaukroger , f . W . of Probity , and responded tob y Bro . A . Waishaw , of St . James ' s Lodge , 44 S . The Masonic Charities was proposed by Bro . A .
Matthewman , and responded to b y Bro . Fisher , P . M . of Probity . Other toasts , including " Poor and Distressed Masons , " were given and honoured . An excellent g lee party was present , and sang at intervals glees and-part songs with much credit . Altogether a very pleasant , evening was spent by the company .
EIU . ' KY LoiK . r . ( No . 1 . 34 S ) . —The first anniversary meeting of this well established and prosperous lodge , was held on Tuesday , 26 th November , at the Morpeth Arms Tavern , Ponsonb y Street , Millbank . Bro . John Cotitts , P . G . P ., P . M ., W . M ., at three o ' clock p . m ., opened
the lodge . There was a large number present to support him . The minutes of the last regular lodge were read and unanimouslyconfirmed . The report of the audit committee was read ; it showed a good balance in hand after every liability was met ; it was received and adopted .
I he work done was raising Bro . j . Gildersleeve to the third degree , passing Bros . Brooke , Jackman , Burnett and Dunn , to the second degree , and initiating three gentlemen into the Order . Then followed the installation of Bro . Vv ' . Bourne , S . W . and W . M . elect , P . M . 749
, of which lodge he was once a member . The whole of the ceremonies were well and abl y rendered . The officers for the ensuing year are Bros . J . Summers , S . W . ; T . Verity , J . W . ; J . Elliott , Secretary ; Roberts , S . D . : J . Verity , J . D . ; A . J . Ireton , l . G . Three brethren were
admitted as joining members . It was , on the motion ol Bro . A . J . Ireton , unanimously resolved , that tlie initiation fee be increased to seven guineas , and the joining fee to four guineas . The banquet and dessert were well served by the host , Bro . J . Palmer , which gave universal
satisfaction ; nearl y one hundred sat down to it . 'The great event of the meeting was the presentation to the esteemed first W . M ., of a tenguinea Past Master ' s jewel , solid gold , from lodge funds , to which was supplemented a beautiful gold watch and a gold neck chain , given
from the voluntary subscriptions of the members , as a sli ght recognition for valuable services rendered , and . of esteem and gratitude . We read with pleasure the following inscription which is on the watch , viz : " Presented to Bro . John Cotitts , P . M ., P . G . P ., by the brethren of the
Ebury Lodge , No . 1 , 548 , as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of his valuable services as first W . M . of the lodge , ... rvrmber 26 ' th , 1872 . " Pro . J . Contts , in a sensible good speech , acknowledge d the gifts . The routine toasts were given , and the brethren separated early .
D VI . TON-I . X ' -FI l- ' . Niiss . —llaldiein Lodire ( No . i . jSt' ) .- —The ordinary monthly communication of leiis led . ; ,- -was held on Monday evening last , in th .- . Me-onic Temple , The Castie ,
Palioii-inruiii ' .-- " -. Bro . K . 'P . IM ! iVar .-eii , W . M . of Lodcc ¦ . , ; ' Film ..-:-:, i ' ! ,. ; , ; ., ;• P . ::,- ;) , peesided , supported b y Bro- ; . Jehu Case , I ' . ' . Yi . ( , 9 - •W . Whiteside , S . W . ; J . Postlethvvaite , J . W . ; F .