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certainly never anticipated the honour , so soon , of presiding over a lodge , he being a compara . ively young mason . Most certainl y he appretated the privilege ] of attaining that honour in Stockwell Lodge , and should always have the interests of the Lodge at heart , and hoped to
merit the approbation of the brethren . The W . M . in proposing "The health of the Immediate Past Master , Br . Hammerton , " took occasion to refer to his able qualities as a mason , and his services to the Lodge , which had received much assistance at his hands . Bro . Hammerton
in reply spoke of the pleasure it was to him to be among them , and hoped to have that happiness for many years to come . Br . Francis replied to the toast of " The Installing Master . " He complimented the Lodge upon having two
such worthy Masters as he had had the pleasure to instal ; looking forward from their excellent example to a prosperous future . " The Officers " was duly responded to by Bros . Pain and Klinck and the Tylers ' s toast brought a most agreeable meeting to a close .
BERKS AND BUCKS . WucnsoR . — IVindsor Castle Lodge , ( No . 771 . ) —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Windsor , on Tuesday , the , 3 rd inst ., and attracted a large gathering of local and metropolitan brethren , amongst whom were Bros , lohn Fuller , W . M . ; Dr . ' Wall , S . W . and
W . M . elect ; J . Devereux , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Sec . and Installing Master ; Wigginton , P . Prov . G . S . W , Treasurer : C . Holden , Prov . G . Treasurer , Secretary ; J . Stephens , P . M . 1216 , Hon . Mem .: J . Tollev , P . M ., P . Pmv . G . O . ; Whitehousei
Prov . G . D . ; Gtusbrook , Prov . G . S . B . ; Palmer , Prov . G . O .: Bingham , Nattali , Cutler , Willett , Holmes , P . M ., Marriott , Biggs , Dempster , P . M ., Goddard , Newells , Nicholson , Stacev , Saunders , Hatch , Kent , Jeeves , ke , ; and visitors , Bros . Ravnham Stewart , Grand Deacon ;
Frederick Binckes , WM . ( hand Stewards , Lodge , Palmer , W . M . Egyptian Lodge : Walford Goede Trow Lodge , Cape of ( food Hope , Reid , Blagden , Tyrell , and members of the Etonian and other Lodges . The Lodge having been opened and previous minutes confirmed ,
the W . M ., Bro . Fuller , abl y initialed into Freemasonry Messrs . William A . Wall , and Henry McMahon , both of Emanuel College , Cambridge , and the full ceremony was completed by the delivery of the charge , by Bro . Stevens , P . M . The Chair of K . S . was then occupied bv
Bro . J . Devereux , the senior Past Master , who , in admirable style , installed Bro . Dr . Wall , W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was accompanied with perfect musical service , and was completed by the usual salutations and addresses by the Installing Master . The newly installed W . M .
then appointed his othcers as follows : — Bro . Guisbrook , S . W . ; Bingham , J . W . ; | . Fuller , I . P . M . ; Wigginton , Treas . ; C . Holden , Sec ; Palmer , S . D . ; Nattali , J . D . ; Cutler , I . G . ; and Newells , Tyler . Several matters of masonic business having'been disposed of , the Lodge was
closed , and the brethren adjourned to the White Hart Hotel for the banquet . The usual loyal and masonic toasts were intersperced with appropriate songs , and replies followed in due course , and the claims of masonic charity bavin " - been
liberally recognised , the brethren separated after full enjoyment of a well spent evening . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Br . j . Tollev , P . Prov . G . O ., assisted b y Bros Briggs and Mariott , of the Windsor ' Castle Choir , and gave universal satisfaction .
DERBYSHIRE . DKUHY . —Hartington Lodge . — 'LK \ s lodge , which has removed to convenient and wellarranged rooms at the St . James ' s Hotel , ( recently
opened under the management of Bro . Pluck , late of the Midland Hotel , Derby ) , held its sixth annual meeting on Wednesday , the 7 th inst . There was a good muster of brethren , and
amongst the visitors were Bros . Cox , P . Prov . G . S . W . and P . G . T . Smith , P . Prov . G . S . D ; Ward , Dusatoy , Reed , Goodall , Ritchie , Knight , ke The minutes of the previous lodge were read and confirmed , and the ballot taken for a candidate for initiation , who was elected , but being unable to be present , the ceremony of initiation was post-
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poned . The installing officer , Bro . Bobart , P . Prov . G . S . W ., then took the chair , and in his usual correct and impressive manner installed Bro . Webster , S . W ; into the chair of K . S . After the master had been proclaimed and salutpo in the three degrees , he invested his officers as
follows : —Bros . Simpson , I . P . M ; Moore , S . W ; Prince , J . W ; Bobart , P . Prov . G . S . W . Treas ; Worsnop , Prov . G . P , Sec ; Mainprixe , D . C : Headland , S . D ; Ratcliile , J . D : Dodd , l . G : Stone , Tyler . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and two brethren as joining members ,
and the lodge was closed in due form . The members then adjourned to the' supper room , where Bro . Block had prepared a repast which did credit to his capabilities as a caterer . After the cloth was drawn , the usual loval and masonic
toasts were dul y honoured , and 111 due time the Brethren separated , much pleased with the success of the anniversary , and satisfied they had now overcome the difficulty attendant 011 the formation of a new lodge , and that a prosperous future would be enjoyed bv the Hartington Lodge .
I , A i \ C AS HI RE ( W EST ) . LX . VCASTEK . —Rowlei ) Lodge ( No . 10 ^ 1 ) . — The regular meeting of the Rowley Lodge , was held on Monday , ¦ 'jth inst . There were present Bros . W . Barker / W . M .: Dr . Moore , G . S . B . as I . P . M . ; W . | . Slv , S . W . = K . A . Sale , L . L . D .
| . \ V . ; James Taylor , S . D .: fames Bolton , J . D . ; K . Taylor , ' l . G . ; J . ' Watson , Tyler ; Robt . Hargen and J . L . Bradlaw . Visitors : James Hatch , P . M . 281 : Edmund Simpson , P . M . 281 ; John Hatch , P . M ., 281 . After the regular business had been transacted , Bro . Moore
proposed , and Bro . Dr . Sale , seconded an address to be presented to Her Majesty the Queen , and to the Prince and Princess of Wales , 011 the restoration to health of our Royal Brother . Bro . J . D . L . Bradshaw , F . C . having given proofof his proficiency in the second degree , was duly and eli ' ectuallv raised to the desrree of M . M ., by lir .
Moore . In answer lo an appeal from Bro . Batten , P . G . S . B ., on behalf of the Girl ' s School , Bro . Dr . Moore undertook to represent the lodge as Steward at tlie coming festival . Some alteration in the bye-laws was discussed , and a joining member proposed , after which the lodge was dulv closed .
I l . VKRSToN . — Lodge of l- ' liniess , ( No . 09 ^ . ) — This numerous lodge held iis usual monthl y meeting on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., in the Masonic Temple , Theatre-street . Br . Reuben Pearson , W . M ., being supported by Roger Dodgson , S . W . ; the J . W . being unavoidably
absent , his duties were performed by Br . J . Postlethwate , S . D . There was a good attendance of brethren . The minutes of last regular lodge were read and confirmed . Brother Buslier , P . G . S . B . of England , P . G . Sec . Cumberland and Westmorland , entered the lodge , and was
received with grand honors , he was accompanied by Br . Molt , P . Prov . G . D ., of West Lancashire . There were also present , as visitors , Bros . Alherstone , 1 , 31 , Preston ; and the Sec . of No . 986 , Croston ; Bros . Cox and Hargreaves , having given proofs of their proficiency , were entrusted
and retired . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro , Cox was passed as F . C . The lodge was then lowered to the first degree , and called from labour to refreshment for j •-minutes , when the brethren retired to the masonic ciub-room . in connection with the
lodge . Upon re-assembling Br . Hartley was invested and retired . The lodge was again opened in the second degree , and Bros . Hargreaves and Hartley were severally passed as F . C . ' s ., the ceremony being performed by the W . M-, the S . W . giving the working tools and lectures on the
tracing board . Ths W . M . then brought before the lodge the subject ol' the Hamer testimonial , when two guineas were unanimously voted for the purpose . The I . P . M ., Br . T . Dodson , then srave notice of motion that at next resrular lodsfe
lie would ask the lodge to vole ten guineas to the Ulversion District Cottage Hospital , and a yearly subscription of one guinea . In the course of the evening Bro . Busher highly complimented the lodge on its working , remarking that he had never seen the ceremonies better worked . He
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also complimented the lodge on the magnificent and beautifully decorated structure , which their zeal and liberality had enabled them to dedicate to Freemasonry . The other visitors also
expressed their warm approval , and thanked the brethren for tlie kind reception that had been accorded them . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation , the lodge was then finall y closed , in ancient form .
BARROW-IX-FURNESS . — Hartington Lodge ( No . 1021 ) . —The usual monthl y ! meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 12 th inst ., at the Royal Hotel , and was well attended b y members and visitors . After transactinp- the formal
business , the accounts for the past year were read , showing that nearly cf ' , 0 had been remitted to the Masonic Charitable Institutions during the past twelve months , and taking into consideration amounts previously voted , places
the lodge in a very good position with the charities . The members feeling that this satisfactory state of affairs was mainly due to the exertions of the W . M ., Bro . Bagot , who has acted as Honorary Secretary for upwards of three years ,
decided some months ago to mark their appreciation of his services , by presenting him with a substantial acknowledgement , which consisted of a very handsome timepeice , a Secretary ' s jewel , and a massive gold pen and pencil case .
supplied b y Bro . G . Kennmg , and which gay entire satisfaction to the contributors . At the particular request of the brethren , Bro . Henry Cook , P . M ., 1021 , 119 , Prov . G . Reg . for Cumberland and Westmorland , made the
presentation , and m doing so reviewed the services of Br . Bagot , who b y a consistent course of perseverance and energy had been instrumental in placing the lodge in the satisfactory position in which it now stands , and bv his business aptitude
and kmdlv disposition had gained the respect of the brethren , as exemplified by these testimonials . Br . Baggot , in response , assured the brethren that these marks of their recognition of past services , and the high elogiunis of Bro . M .
Cook , would ever be remembered b y him , and he hoped his conduct in the chair would give the same satisfaction and tend to cement the friendship and good feeling whiee now prevailed among all the brethren of that lodge .
LEICESTERSHIRE . I . r . ii'ies'ir . u . — . S 7 . John ' s Lodge . ( No . 279 ) — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemason ' s Hall on Wednesday evening , 7 th inst ., under the presidency of Br . E . J . Crow ,
W . M ., assisted by the following officers and brethren : —P . ros . Stretton , I . P . M . ; W . Weare , P . M ., as S . W . ; R . W . Widdowson , J . W . ; J . M . McAllister : Sec ; S . Cleaver , as S . D . ; ' [ . Halford , J . D . and C . E . Stretton as l . G .
Among the brethren present were Bros . Kelly , P . M ., Prov . G . M . ; G . N . Strathan ; \ X . Pegg ; G . Santer : S . Shuttlowood ; \ Y . Wilkinson ; \ V . ik-eton : W . Pye ; and as visitors , Bros . G . Toller , P . M ., Prov . G . S . ; W . Skullthorpe ,
W . M . . . -52 , 3 ; F . Baines , J . W . 52 , 3 ; Rev . W . Tray , , ) 2 . 3 ; Dr . Clifton , , ^ 2 , 3 ; J . Dawson , 8 4 ; R . H . Worthington , , ^ 94 . The lodge having been opened in ancient form , and the usual preliminary business transacted , the Worshipful
Master proceeded to pass Bros . Lewis , T . Scramton and B . Ellis to the degree of F . C . A petition , numerously signed , for the constitution of a new lodge in this town , to be called the " Commercial Lodge , " was recommended to the
favourable consideration of the Most Worshi pful Grand Master . This circumstance must have been peculiarly gratifying to our chief , the Provincial Grand Master , whose efforts , ably supported by Br . Toller , Prov . G . S ., to perfect the
working and extend the ramifications of Freemasonry in this province are so well known and widely appreciated . During the evening the Provincial Grand Master conversational ) ' alluded to the " Earl Howe Memorial Church , " and other mutters of interest to the brethren .
NORFOLK . L \ : < s . ~ Philanlropic Lodge ( No . 107 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 1 ith inst , at the Globe Hotel , Lynn , the business
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certainly never anticipated the honour , so soon , of presiding over a lodge , he being a compara . ively young mason . Most certainl y he appretated the privilege ] of attaining that honour in Stockwell Lodge , and should always have the interests of the Lodge at heart , and hoped to
merit the approbation of the brethren . The W . M . in proposing "The health of the Immediate Past Master , Br . Hammerton , " took occasion to refer to his able qualities as a mason , and his services to the Lodge , which had received much assistance at his hands . Bro . Hammerton
in reply spoke of the pleasure it was to him to be among them , and hoped to have that happiness for many years to come . Br . Francis replied to the toast of " The Installing Master . " He complimented the Lodge upon having two
such worthy Masters as he had had the pleasure to instal ; looking forward from their excellent example to a prosperous future . " The Officers " was duly responded to by Bros . Pain and Klinck and the Tylers ' s toast brought a most agreeable meeting to a close .
BERKS AND BUCKS . WucnsoR . — IVindsor Castle Lodge , ( No . 771 . ) —The installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Windsor , on Tuesday , the , 3 rd inst ., and attracted a large gathering of local and metropolitan brethren , amongst whom were Bros , lohn Fuller , W . M . ; Dr . ' Wall , S . W . and
W . M . elect ; J . Devereux , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Sec . and Installing Master ; Wigginton , P . Prov . G . S . W , Treasurer : C . Holden , Prov . G . Treasurer , Secretary ; J . Stephens , P . M . 1216 , Hon . Mem .: J . Tollev , P . M ., P . Pmv . G . O . ; Whitehousei
Prov . G . D . ; Gtusbrook , Prov . G . S . B . ; Palmer , Prov . G . O .: Bingham , Nattali , Cutler , Willett , Holmes , P . M ., Marriott , Biggs , Dempster , P . M ., Goddard , Newells , Nicholson , Stacev , Saunders , Hatch , Kent , Jeeves , ke , ; and visitors , Bros . Ravnham Stewart , Grand Deacon ;
Frederick Binckes , WM . ( hand Stewards , Lodge , Palmer , W . M . Egyptian Lodge : Walford Goede Trow Lodge , Cape of ( food Hope , Reid , Blagden , Tyrell , and members of the Etonian and other Lodges . The Lodge having been opened and previous minutes confirmed ,
the W . M ., Bro . Fuller , abl y initialed into Freemasonry Messrs . William A . Wall , and Henry McMahon , both of Emanuel College , Cambridge , and the full ceremony was completed by the delivery of the charge , by Bro . Stevens , P . M . The Chair of K . S . was then occupied bv
Bro . J . Devereux , the senior Past Master , who , in admirable style , installed Bro . Dr . Wall , W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was accompanied with perfect musical service , and was completed by the usual salutations and addresses by the Installing Master . The newly installed W . M .
then appointed his othcers as follows : — Bro . Guisbrook , S . W . ; Bingham , J . W . ; | . Fuller , I . P . M . ; Wigginton , Treas . ; C . Holden , Sec ; Palmer , S . D . ; Nattali , J . D . ; Cutler , I . G . ; and Newells , Tyler . Several matters of masonic business having'been disposed of , the Lodge was
closed , and the brethren adjourned to the White Hart Hotel for the banquet . The usual loyal and masonic toasts were intersperced with appropriate songs , and replies followed in due course , and the claims of masonic charity bavin " - been
liberally recognised , the brethren separated after full enjoyment of a well spent evening . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Br . j . Tollev , P . Prov . G . O ., assisted b y Bros Briggs and Mariott , of the Windsor ' Castle Choir , and gave universal satisfaction .
DERBYSHIRE . DKUHY . —Hartington Lodge . — 'LK \ s lodge , which has removed to convenient and wellarranged rooms at the St . James ' s Hotel , ( recently
opened under the management of Bro . Pluck , late of the Midland Hotel , Derby ) , held its sixth annual meeting on Wednesday , the 7 th inst . There was a good muster of brethren , and
amongst the visitors were Bros . Cox , P . Prov . G . S . W . and P . G . T . Smith , P . Prov . G . S . D ; Ward , Dusatoy , Reed , Goodall , Ritchie , Knight , ke The minutes of the previous lodge were read and confirmed , and the ballot taken for a candidate for initiation , who was elected , but being unable to be present , the ceremony of initiation was post-
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poned . The installing officer , Bro . Bobart , P . Prov . G . S . W ., then took the chair , and in his usual correct and impressive manner installed Bro . Webster , S . W ; into the chair of K . S . After the master had been proclaimed and salutpo in the three degrees , he invested his officers as
follows : —Bros . Simpson , I . P . M ; Moore , S . W ; Prince , J . W ; Bobart , P . Prov . G . S . W . Treas ; Worsnop , Prov . G . P , Sec ; Mainprixe , D . C : Headland , S . D ; Ratcliile , J . D : Dodd , l . G : Stone , Tyler . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and two brethren as joining members ,
and the lodge was closed in due form . The members then adjourned to the' supper room , where Bro . Block had prepared a repast which did credit to his capabilities as a caterer . After the cloth was drawn , the usual loval and masonic
toasts were dul y honoured , and 111 due time the Brethren separated , much pleased with the success of the anniversary , and satisfied they had now overcome the difficulty attendant 011 the formation of a new lodge , and that a prosperous future would be enjoyed bv the Hartington Lodge .
I , A i \ C AS HI RE ( W EST ) . LX . VCASTEK . —Rowlei ) Lodge ( No . 10 ^ 1 ) . — The regular meeting of the Rowley Lodge , was held on Monday , ¦ 'jth inst . There were present Bros . W . Barker / W . M .: Dr . Moore , G . S . B . as I . P . M . ; W . | . Slv , S . W . = K . A . Sale , L . L . D .
| . \ V . ; James Taylor , S . D .: fames Bolton , J . D . ; K . Taylor , ' l . G . ; J . ' Watson , Tyler ; Robt . Hargen and J . L . Bradlaw . Visitors : James Hatch , P . M . 281 : Edmund Simpson , P . M . 281 ; John Hatch , P . M ., 281 . After the regular business had been transacted , Bro . Moore
proposed , and Bro . Dr . Sale , seconded an address to be presented to Her Majesty the Queen , and to the Prince and Princess of Wales , 011 the restoration to health of our Royal Brother . Bro . J . D . L . Bradshaw , F . C . having given proofof his proficiency in the second degree , was duly and eli ' ectuallv raised to the desrree of M . M ., by lir .
Moore . In answer lo an appeal from Bro . Batten , P . G . S . B ., on behalf of the Girl ' s School , Bro . Dr . Moore undertook to represent the lodge as Steward at tlie coming festival . Some alteration in the bye-laws was discussed , and a joining member proposed , after which the lodge was dulv closed .
I l . VKRSToN . — Lodge of l- ' liniess , ( No . 09 ^ . ) — This numerous lodge held iis usual monthl y meeting on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., in the Masonic Temple , Theatre-street . Br . Reuben Pearson , W . M ., being supported by Roger Dodgson , S . W . ; the J . W . being unavoidably
absent , his duties were performed by Br . J . Postlethwate , S . D . There was a good attendance of brethren . The minutes of last regular lodge were read and confirmed . Brother Buslier , P . G . S . B . of England , P . G . Sec . Cumberland and Westmorland , entered the lodge , and was
received with grand honors , he was accompanied by Br . Molt , P . Prov . G . D ., of West Lancashire . There were also present , as visitors , Bros . Alherstone , 1 , 31 , Preston ; and the Sec . of No . 986 , Croston ; Bros . Cox and Hargreaves , having given proofs of their proficiency , were entrusted
and retired . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro , Cox was passed as F . C . The lodge was then lowered to the first degree , and called from labour to refreshment for j •-minutes , when the brethren retired to the masonic ciub-room . in connection with the
lodge . Upon re-assembling Br . Hartley was invested and retired . The lodge was again opened in the second degree , and Bros . Hargreaves and Hartley were severally passed as F . C . ' s ., the ceremony being performed by the W . M-, the S . W . giving the working tools and lectures on the
tracing board . Ths W . M . then brought before the lodge the subject ol' the Hamer testimonial , when two guineas were unanimously voted for the purpose . The I . P . M ., Br . T . Dodson , then srave notice of motion that at next resrular lodsfe
lie would ask the lodge to vole ten guineas to the Ulversion District Cottage Hospital , and a yearly subscription of one guinea . In the course of the evening Bro . Busher highly complimented the lodge on its working , remarking that he had never seen the ceremonies better worked . He
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also complimented the lodge on the magnificent and beautifully decorated structure , which their zeal and liberality had enabled them to dedicate to Freemasonry . The other visitors also
expressed their warm approval , and thanked the brethren for tlie kind reception that had been accorded them . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation , the lodge was then finall y closed , in ancient form .
BARROW-IX-FURNESS . — Hartington Lodge ( No . 1021 ) . —The usual monthl y ! meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 12 th inst ., at the Royal Hotel , and was well attended b y members and visitors . After transactinp- the formal
business , the accounts for the past year were read , showing that nearly cf ' , 0 had been remitted to the Masonic Charitable Institutions during the past twelve months , and taking into consideration amounts previously voted , places
the lodge in a very good position with the charities . The members feeling that this satisfactory state of affairs was mainly due to the exertions of the W . M ., Bro . Bagot , who has acted as Honorary Secretary for upwards of three years ,
decided some months ago to mark their appreciation of his services , by presenting him with a substantial acknowledgement , which consisted of a very handsome timepeice , a Secretary ' s jewel , and a massive gold pen and pencil case .
supplied b y Bro . G . Kennmg , and which gay entire satisfaction to the contributors . At the particular request of the brethren , Bro . Henry Cook , P . M ., 1021 , 119 , Prov . G . Reg . for Cumberland and Westmorland , made the
presentation , and m doing so reviewed the services of Br . Bagot , who b y a consistent course of perseverance and energy had been instrumental in placing the lodge in the satisfactory position in which it now stands , and bv his business aptitude
and kmdlv disposition had gained the respect of the brethren , as exemplified by these testimonials . Br . Baggot , in response , assured the brethren that these marks of their recognition of past services , and the high elogiunis of Bro . M .
Cook , would ever be remembered b y him , and he hoped his conduct in the chair would give the same satisfaction and tend to cement the friendship and good feeling whiee now prevailed among all the brethren of that lodge .
LEICESTERSHIRE . I . r . ii'ies'ir . u . — . S 7 . John ' s Lodge . ( No . 279 ) — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemason ' s Hall on Wednesday evening , 7 th inst ., under the presidency of Br . E . J . Crow ,
W . M ., assisted by the following officers and brethren : —P . ros . Stretton , I . P . M . ; W . Weare , P . M ., as S . W . ; R . W . Widdowson , J . W . ; J . M . McAllister : Sec ; S . Cleaver , as S . D . ; ' [ . Halford , J . D . and C . E . Stretton as l . G .
Among the brethren present were Bros . Kelly , P . M ., Prov . G . M . ; G . N . Strathan ; \ X . Pegg ; G . Santer : S . Shuttlowood ; \ Y . Wilkinson ; \ V . ik-eton : W . Pye ; and as visitors , Bros . G . Toller , P . M ., Prov . G . S . ; W . Skullthorpe ,
W . M . . . -52 , 3 ; F . Baines , J . W . 52 , 3 ; Rev . W . Tray , , ) 2 . 3 ; Dr . Clifton , , ^ 2 , 3 ; J . Dawson , 8 4 ; R . H . Worthington , , ^ 94 . The lodge having been opened in ancient form , and the usual preliminary business transacted , the Worshipful
Master proceeded to pass Bros . Lewis , T . Scramton and B . Ellis to the degree of F . C . A petition , numerously signed , for the constitution of a new lodge in this town , to be called the " Commercial Lodge , " was recommended to the
favourable consideration of the Most Worshi pful Grand Master . This circumstance must have been peculiarly gratifying to our chief , the Provincial Grand Master , whose efforts , ably supported by Br . Toller , Prov . G . S ., to perfect the
working and extend the ramifications of Freemasonry in this province are so well known and widely appreciated . During the evening the Provincial Grand Master conversational ) ' alluded to the " Earl Howe Memorial Church , " and other mutters of interest to the brethren .
NORFOLK . L \ : < s . ~ Philanlropic Lodge ( No . 107 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 1 ith inst , at the Globe Hotel , Lynn , the business