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Masonic Intelligence.
they would not only reflect honour on this Lodge ,, which felt great happiness in being the means of introducing tliem into Masonry , but also on tho Craft , by acting according to its principles . Brs . Bell and Rymer returned thanks for the kind manner in which they had been received , and expressed a determination to do all in their power to carry out the beautiful precepts they had heard inculcated that evening . Br . R . Williams , P . M ., then proposed the health of the W . M ., and thanked him on behalf of the brethren for the able manner with which he presided over the business of
the Lodge , and also at the banquet , and congratulated them in having the right man in the right pla ' co . The W . M . in return , thanked the brethren for the kind and able support he had received during his term of office , and in proposing the health of the Past Masters , expressed the gratitude of the Lodge for the great support they now , and in times gone by afforded it , and which has been the means of placing it in its present high position . Br . Potter in return expressed the satisfaction felt by the Past Masters in seeing the Lodge in its present happy and flourishing condition . He had
been for many years a member of it , when numbering but eleven members , and he felt happy in bearing witness , that the adding to " its number-shad not detracted from its comforts , and the high name it had ever borne in the Craft . The AV . M . in proposing the health of the officers , thanked them individually and collectively for the talent they displayed , and efficient service they rendered him in the discharge of his arduous duties . Br . Bincks , S . W ., at some length , returned thanks for the officers , and eloquently dilated on what he considered to be their duties . He at the same time expressed their determination to discharge those duties to the utmost of their power . This was received with much applause , and a general wisli expressed that the speech should Ire reported in tho " Masonic Mirror . "
LODGE OF FORTITUDE AND OLD CUMBERLAND ( No . 12 ) . —This Lodge met on the 12 th November , Br . Louis Meunier , W . M . presiding , when Br . Donald King , the eminent vocalist , was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . We regret that Br . King was unable to attend , in consequence of the death of his mother , which took place somewhat suddenly on the previous Thursday night . Amongst the candidates for initiation , are Mr . Montcm Smith , and Mr . Coward .
KENT LODGE ( NO . 15 ) . —This increasing and flourishing Lodge met on Wednesday , the 14 th ult ., at Br . Harris ' , the Three Tuns , High Street , Boro ' . The duties of the evening consisted of three initiations , which were well performed by Br . Whitehouse , P . M ., assisted by Br . AnsW , P . M . as S . W ., pro fern ., and Br . Trebeck , J . W . The Lodge being closed , tho brethren , about thirty in number , adjourned to the banquet , which was served in Br . Harris ' s usual exquisite style . On the cloth being cleared the usual loyal toasts were given and responded to with good spirit . The
W . M . then proposed tho health of the newly initiated members , viz ., Brs . Bams . Randall , and . Shorter . Hi-. Burns in rising to reply iu behalf of himself and colleagues , begged to tender the W . M ., officers , and brethren , their grateful acknowledgments for the honor conferred in their admission into a Society so ancient and honourable , and concluded by assuring the brethren , their best efforts would be used to carry out the sublime principles to which they had listened that evening—more especially to the charge so ably delivered by Br . Barnes , P . M ., and Father of the Lodge . The
W . M . then proposed the health of the visiting brethren , Brs . Arnold and Stuart , of the Lodge of Faith , ( No . 105 . ) Br . Arnold in reply assured the brethren he felt much gratification in visiting the Lodge , and observed with pleasure the unanimity and brotheily kindness which prevailed among the members . Br . Smith , P . M ., proposed the health of Br . Whitehouse , as W . M ., pro tern . Br . Whitehouse replied in terms of willingness at all times to render any assistance the lodge might require at his hands . The W . M . then proposed the healthof the P . M . ' s of the Lodge
, , Br . Barnes , Prince , Anslow , Hawkins , Manse , Smith , and R . E . Barnes . To which Br . Smith , P . M ., replied , assuring the members of their continued desire to promote the best interests of the Lodge , which they were happy to see was making rapid strides in numbers and respectability . Die " W . M . then proposed the health of Brs . Richd . Barnes , P . M . and Treasurer , also Br . R . E . Barnes , P . M ., and Hony . Secy ., who severally responded to the eulogiums passed on them . The officers of the Lodge , was the next . toast given—to which Br . Trebeck , J . W . responded , and tendered his
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Masonic Intelligence.
they would not only reflect honour on this Lodge ,, which felt great happiness in being the means of introducing tliem into Masonry , but also on tho Craft , by acting according to its principles . Brs . Bell and Rymer returned thanks for the kind manner in which they had been received , and expressed a determination to do all in their power to carry out the beautiful precepts they had heard inculcated that evening . Br . R . Williams , P . M ., then proposed the health of the W . M ., and thanked him on behalf of the brethren for the able manner with which he presided over the business of
the Lodge , and also at the banquet , and congratulated them in having the right man in the right pla ' co . The W . M . in return , thanked the brethren for the kind and able support he had received during his term of office , and in proposing the health of the Past Masters , expressed the gratitude of the Lodge for the great support they now , and in times gone by afforded it , and which has been the means of placing it in its present high position . Br . Potter in return expressed the satisfaction felt by the Past Masters in seeing the Lodge in its present happy and flourishing condition . He had
been for many years a member of it , when numbering but eleven members , and he felt happy in bearing witness , that the adding to " its number-shad not detracted from its comforts , and the high name it had ever borne in the Craft . The AV . M . in proposing the health of the officers , thanked them individually and collectively for the talent they displayed , and efficient service they rendered him in the discharge of his arduous duties . Br . Bincks , S . W ., at some length , returned thanks for the officers , and eloquently dilated on what he considered to be their duties . He at the same time expressed their determination to discharge those duties to the utmost of their power . This was received with much applause , and a general wisli expressed that the speech should Ire reported in tho " Masonic Mirror . "
LODGE OF FORTITUDE AND OLD CUMBERLAND ( No . 12 ) . —This Lodge met on the 12 th November , Br . Louis Meunier , W . M . presiding , when Br . Donald King , the eminent vocalist , was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . We regret that Br . King was unable to attend , in consequence of the death of his mother , which took place somewhat suddenly on the previous Thursday night . Amongst the candidates for initiation , are Mr . Montcm Smith , and Mr . Coward .
KENT LODGE ( NO . 15 ) . —This increasing and flourishing Lodge met on Wednesday , the 14 th ult ., at Br . Harris ' , the Three Tuns , High Street , Boro ' . The duties of the evening consisted of three initiations , which were well performed by Br . Whitehouse , P . M ., assisted by Br . AnsW , P . M . as S . W ., pro fern ., and Br . Trebeck , J . W . The Lodge being closed , tho brethren , about thirty in number , adjourned to the banquet , which was served in Br . Harris ' s usual exquisite style . On the cloth being cleared the usual loyal toasts were given and responded to with good spirit . The
W . M . then proposed tho health of the newly initiated members , viz ., Brs . Bams . Randall , and . Shorter . Hi-. Burns in rising to reply iu behalf of himself and colleagues , begged to tender the W . M ., officers , and brethren , their grateful acknowledgments for the honor conferred in their admission into a Society so ancient and honourable , and concluded by assuring the brethren , their best efforts would be used to carry out the sublime principles to which they had listened that evening—more especially to the charge so ably delivered by Br . Barnes , P . M ., and Father of the Lodge . The
W . M . then proposed the health of the visiting brethren , Brs . Arnold and Stuart , of the Lodge of Faith , ( No . 105 . ) Br . Arnold in reply assured the brethren he felt much gratification in visiting the Lodge , and observed with pleasure the unanimity and brotheily kindness which prevailed among the members . Br . Smith , P . M ., proposed the health of Br . Whitehouse , as W . M ., pro tern . Br . Whitehouse replied in terms of willingness at all times to render any assistance the lodge might require at his hands . The W . M . then proposed the healthof the P . M . ' s of the Lodge
, , Br . Barnes , Prince , Anslow , Hawkins , Manse , Smith , and R . E . Barnes . To which Br . Smith , P . M ., replied , assuring the members of their continued desire to promote the best interests of the Lodge , which they were happy to see was making rapid strides in numbers and respectability . Die " W . M . then proposed the health of Brs . Richd . Barnes , P . M . and Treasurer , also Br . R . E . Barnes , P . M ., and Hony . Secy ., who severally responded to the eulogiums passed on them . The officers of the Lodge , was the next . toast given—to which Br . Trebeck , J . W . responded , and tendered his