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Peach , and Wm . ( S-ibbs ; and the business of Grand Lodge was freely discussed . The Lodge being closed , the members and visitors adjourned to dinner , after which those Brethren who were qualified attended to Grand Lodge . Enoch Lodge ( No . 11 ) . —On Wednesday , December 10 , the last meeting of this Lodge for the year was held at Freemasons' Tavern , when Bro . F . Binckes , W . M ., initiated five gentlemen , passed two Brethren to the 2 nd , and raised one to the
3 rd , Degree . Bro . W . S . Masterman , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the year ensuing , arid Bro . W . Williams , P . M ., as unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Nothing further offering , the Brethren adjourned to a magnificent banquet , the number partaking thereof being forty-six , amongst whom were several visitors , the names of all of whom we could not catch . We noticed , however , Bros . F . Adlard , P . M ., No . 7 , and Prov . G . D . C ., Essex ; C . Robinson , P . M ., No . 8 ; G . Barrett , P . M ., No . 188 ; W . Paas , W . M ., No . 30 ; E . J . Kennedy , P . M ., No . 201 ; Church , No . 38 ; C . Sloman , St . Aubyn , & c . & c . The evening was
very much enlivened by numerous excellent songs , how capitally given , may be judged of when we state that the vocal corps included Bros . Donald W . King , C . Sloman , St . Aubyn , Lawler , E . L . Hine ( one of the initiates ) , and several members of the Lodge . Bro . C . Sloman created an immense sensation by the happy manner in which he brought in the names alike of W . M ., P . M ., officers , and visitors , while indulging in one of his unrivalled efforts as an improvisatore . Taken altogether , we do not know when we have attended a Masonic gathering with more unmixed gratification , the only regret being that the hour sped too rapidly away . r
Globe Lodge ( No . 23 ) . —The members of this Lodge met at the Freemasons ' Tavern Thursday , 18 th December . A Brother was passed to the 2 nd Degree . Bro . Goodman , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Hewlett , P . M ., Treasurer . Egyptian Lodge ( No . 29 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at the George and Blue Boar Tavern , Holborn , on Thursday , December 1 th , Bro . Dwine , W . M ., in the chair . Amongst other business before the Lodge was the initiation of WBenjamin Banksjun ( of BroBBanksof 212 and
. , . son . . , Nos . 778 ) , into our ancient Order . By the permission of the W . M . the ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . H . G . Buss , P . M ., in a truly creditable manner , and other business having been disposed of , the Brethren adjourned to supper , and spent a most harmonious evening , several of the Brethren contributing to the enjoyment by their excellent singing . Bro . Buss sang the "Entered Apprentice" with great taste . The S . W ., Bro . James Shepherd , was unanimously elected W . M . for the year ensuing , and Bro . P . M . B . Todd re-elected Treasurer , Bro . William Rice , Tyler .
Mount Moriah Lodge ( No . 40 ) . — At the meeting of this Lodge , on the 17 th December , Bro . John Absolon , J . W . ( the celebrated artist ) , was elected W . M . for the year . Bro . Edward Eliwood was re-elected Treas ., and Bro . Longstaff Tyler . Strong Man Lodge ( No . 53 ) .- —The Brethren of this Lodge met at Bro . Ireland ' s , Falcon Tavern , Fetter-lane , on Thursday , 4 th December , and a more numerous assemblage of this Lodge has not taken place within the last six years .
Bro . P . M . Turner , in the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Moss , officiated and raised three Brothers to the sublime Degree of M . M . ' s . He then initiated two gentlemen into the Order , both ceremonies being performed in a very distinct and impressive manner . Bro . Pollett was unanimously elected as W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . P . M . Lewis , Treas . The business of the Lodge being concluded , the Brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet provided by Bro . Ireland .
Gihon Lodge ( No . 57 ) . —This Lodge met at the Bridg-e House Hotel on the 18 th December , when Pro . Willmot , W . M ., passed Bros . Green and Wake . The new Master , Bro . Sheriff , was then duly installed in a very able manner by P . M , Bro . George England . Bro . Sowdeu was appointed S . W ., and Bro . Lucas
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Metropolitan.
Peach , and Wm . ( S-ibbs ; and the business of Grand Lodge was freely discussed . The Lodge being closed , the members and visitors adjourned to dinner , after which those Brethren who were qualified attended to Grand Lodge . Enoch Lodge ( No . 11 ) . —On Wednesday , December 10 , the last meeting of this Lodge for the year was held at Freemasons' Tavern , when Bro . F . Binckes , W . M ., initiated five gentlemen , passed two Brethren to the 2 nd , and raised one to the
3 rd , Degree . Bro . W . S . Masterman , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the year ensuing , arid Bro . W . Williams , P . M ., as unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Nothing further offering , the Brethren adjourned to a magnificent banquet , the number partaking thereof being forty-six , amongst whom were several visitors , the names of all of whom we could not catch . We noticed , however , Bros . F . Adlard , P . M ., No . 7 , and Prov . G . D . C ., Essex ; C . Robinson , P . M ., No . 8 ; G . Barrett , P . M ., No . 188 ; W . Paas , W . M ., No . 30 ; E . J . Kennedy , P . M ., No . 201 ; Church , No . 38 ; C . Sloman , St . Aubyn , & c . & c . The evening was
very much enlivened by numerous excellent songs , how capitally given , may be judged of when we state that the vocal corps included Bros . Donald W . King , C . Sloman , St . Aubyn , Lawler , E . L . Hine ( one of the initiates ) , and several members of the Lodge . Bro . C . Sloman created an immense sensation by the happy manner in which he brought in the names alike of W . M ., P . M ., officers , and visitors , while indulging in one of his unrivalled efforts as an improvisatore . Taken altogether , we do not know when we have attended a Masonic gathering with more unmixed gratification , the only regret being that the hour sped too rapidly away . r
Globe Lodge ( No . 23 ) . —The members of this Lodge met at the Freemasons ' Tavern Thursday , 18 th December . A Brother was passed to the 2 nd Degree . Bro . Goodman , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Hewlett , P . M ., Treasurer . Egyptian Lodge ( No . 29 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at the George and Blue Boar Tavern , Holborn , on Thursday , December 1 th , Bro . Dwine , W . M ., in the chair . Amongst other business before the Lodge was the initiation of WBenjamin Banksjun ( of BroBBanksof 212 and
. , . son . . , Nos . 778 ) , into our ancient Order . By the permission of the W . M . the ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . H . G . Buss , P . M ., in a truly creditable manner , and other business having been disposed of , the Brethren adjourned to supper , and spent a most harmonious evening , several of the Brethren contributing to the enjoyment by their excellent singing . Bro . Buss sang the "Entered Apprentice" with great taste . The S . W ., Bro . James Shepherd , was unanimously elected W . M . for the year ensuing , and Bro . P . M . B . Todd re-elected Treasurer , Bro . William Rice , Tyler .
Mount Moriah Lodge ( No . 40 ) . — At the meeting of this Lodge , on the 17 th December , Bro . John Absolon , J . W . ( the celebrated artist ) , was elected W . M . for the year . Bro . Edward Eliwood was re-elected Treas ., and Bro . Longstaff Tyler . Strong Man Lodge ( No . 53 ) .- —The Brethren of this Lodge met at Bro . Ireland ' s , Falcon Tavern , Fetter-lane , on Thursday , 4 th December , and a more numerous assemblage of this Lodge has not taken place within the last six years .
Bro . P . M . Turner , in the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Moss , officiated and raised three Brothers to the sublime Degree of M . M . ' s . He then initiated two gentlemen into the Order , both ceremonies being performed in a very distinct and impressive manner . Bro . Pollett was unanimously elected as W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . P . M . Lewis , Treas . The business of the Lodge being concluded , the Brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet provided by Bro . Ireland .
Gihon Lodge ( No . 57 ) . —This Lodge met at the Bridg-e House Hotel on the 18 th December , when Pro . Willmot , W . M ., passed Bros . Green and Wake . The new Master , Bro . Sheriff , was then duly installed in a very able manner by P . M , Bro . George England . Bro . Sowdeu was appointed S . W ., and Bro . Lucas