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shall , Sec . After the installation , the Brethren adjourned to refreshment , and sat down to one of the well-appointed banquets for which Bro . Stokes is famous . In proposing the health of the visiting Brethren , the W . M . expressed his warm thanks to the members of the two Birkenhead Lodges , Nos . 701 and 782 , for their kind assistance during the past two years , admitting that , without their co-operation , the business of the Lodge could not have been carried on ; he , however , felt confident that his officers would energetically devote their minds to their duties ,
and , while cordially inviting the visitors this year , he-trusted that he should not be required to solicit their aid in the working department . Bro . Wade , as P . M . of No . 701 , returned thanks , and said , that the Brethren of the Birkenhead Lodges felt a deep interest in the prosperity of No . 880 1 he believed that it was now in good working order , and he had no doubt that the present year would show a marked progress in its efficiency . After a pleasant and truly Masonic evening , to which Bro . Coulborn , S . W ., ' added much by his characteristic singing and wit , the Brethren resumed labour , and separated at an early hour .
BUKHAM . Stockton . —Tees Lodge ( No . 749 ) . —The Brethren of this Lodge held their anniversary on tlie 7 th January . The Lodge was held in the Borough Hall , which had been engaged for the occasion , and was visited by numerous Brethren from ten of the neighbouring Lodges . Bro . John Shelley ( collector of her Majesty's customs ) , the W . M . elect , was duly installed with the usual honours , the ceremony being ably performed by Brother the Bev . B . Milner , Chap , to the
Tees Lodge , and Prov . G . G . to the province of Durham , who was ably assisted in the important duty by the Bev . Bro . Simpson , of the Bestoration Lodge . The installation was rendered more impressive by the solemn and pleasing accompaniments performed , by Bro . J . Jewson , Org ., assisted by several of the Brethren , who sang , with great taste and effect , several anthems . / The following were the Officers appointed for the year : —Bros . W . Best , S . W . ; J . Settle , J . W . ; F . Felson , S . D . ; W . Nelson , J . D . ; Bev . B . Milner , Chap . ; W . Graham , Treas . ; J . P .
Jewson , Org . ; A . C . Knowles , I . G . ; J . B . E . Hunton , Sec . ; W . Cuthberfc , Tyler ; M . Castle and J . Hunton , Stewards . The duties of the Lodge having terminated , it was closed by solemn prayer , and the Brethren adjourned to the Black Lion , where a substantial and recherche repast had been provided , to which a large number of the Craft sat down , among whom were several mayors , magistrates , and officers of the army , clergymen , councilmen , & c . & c ., who were desirous of doing honour to the W . M ., who ably presided on the occasion ,
supported , by the S . W . as vice . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given with honours , and many songs were sung with superior taste , assisted by Brother Jewson on the piano . The evening passed oft with great felicity , and afforded the highest enjoyment to the Craft , who separated with demonstrations of love and harmony . No . 749 is progressing prosperously . Several candidates for initiation to the ancient and sublime mysteries were announced on this occasion ; and , judging from the Masonic zeal and ability displayed by the W . M ., the duties of the Lodge will be worked very efficiently during the year .
HAMPSHIRE . Portsea . —Royal Sussex fjod ge ( No . 428 ) . —This Lodge assembled at their Masonic Hall , St . George ' s-square , Wednesday , the 20 th , when the W . M . initiated Mr . Wills into the Order , and raised Bro . Baker to the Sublime degree of M . M . The Brother then proceeded to the installation of Bro . Wolfe as W . M ., the ceremony being most ably performed by Bro . Ogburn , P . M ., a , fter
which the following Brethren were invested with their respective collars : — Bros . Bustable , S . W . ; Tewhey , J . W . ; Fishley , S . D . ; Emery , J . D . ; Hodges , I . G . ; Kelk , B . C . At six o ' clock the Brethren sat down to a very handsome banquet , presided over by the W . M ! . ; and amongst the company present were , Bros . Dr . Owen , Prov . J . G . W . ; Slade , Prov . G . Keg . ; Banister , P . M . No . 717 ; Churchill , Prov . G . Org . ; Biggs , P . M . No . 247 ; Oakshott , No . 717 ; Brown , No . 416 , & c . & c . After the usual Masonic toasts had been given , the W . M ., in pro-YOL . IV . K
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Provibtcial.
shall , Sec . After the installation , the Brethren adjourned to refreshment , and sat down to one of the well-appointed banquets for which Bro . Stokes is famous . In proposing the health of the visiting Brethren , the W . M . expressed his warm thanks to the members of the two Birkenhead Lodges , Nos . 701 and 782 , for their kind assistance during the past two years , admitting that , without their co-operation , the business of the Lodge could not have been carried on ; he , however , felt confident that his officers would energetically devote their minds to their duties ,
and , while cordially inviting the visitors this year , he-trusted that he should not be required to solicit their aid in the working department . Bro . Wade , as P . M . of No . 701 , returned thanks , and said , that the Brethren of the Birkenhead Lodges felt a deep interest in the prosperity of No . 880 1 he believed that it was now in good working order , and he had no doubt that the present year would show a marked progress in its efficiency . After a pleasant and truly Masonic evening , to which Bro . Coulborn , S . W ., ' added much by his characteristic singing and wit , the Brethren resumed labour , and separated at an early hour .
BUKHAM . Stockton . —Tees Lodge ( No . 749 ) . —The Brethren of this Lodge held their anniversary on tlie 7 th January . The Lodge was held in the Borough Hall , which had been engaged for the occasion , and was visited by numerous Brethren from ten of the neighbouring Lodges . Bro . John Shelley ( collector of her Majesty's customs ) , the W . M . elect , was duly installed with the usual honours , the ceremony being ably performed by Brother the Bev . B . Milner , Chap , to the
Tees Lodge , and Prov . G . G . to the province of Durham , who was ably assisted in the important duty by the Bev . Bro . Simpson , of the Bestoration Lodge . The installation was rendered more impressive by the solemn and pleasing accompaniments performed , by Bro . J . Jewson , Org ., assisted by several of the Brethren , who sang , with great taste and effect , several anthems . / The following were the Officers appointed for the year : —Bros . W . Best , S . W . ; J . Settle , J . W . ; F . Felson , S . D . ; W . Nelson , J . D . ; Bev . B . Milner , Chap . ; W . Graham , Treas . ; J . P .
Jewson , Org . ; A . C . Knowles , I . G . ; J . B . E . Hunton , Sec . ; W . Cuthberfc , Tyler ; M . Castle and J . Hunton , Stewards . The duties of the Lodge having terminated , it was closed by solemn prayer , and the Brethren adjourned to the Black Lion , where a substantial and recherche repast had been provided , to which a large number of the Craft sat down , among whom were several mayors , magistrates , and officers of the army , clergymen , councilmen , & c . & c ., who were desirous of doing honour to the W . M ., who ably presided on the occasion ,
supported , by the S . W . as vice . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given with honours , and many songs were sung with superior taste , assisted by Brother Jewson on the piano . The evening passed oft with great felicity , and afforded the highest enjoyment to the Craft , who separated with demonstrations of love and harmony . No . 749 is progressing prosperously . Several candidates for initiation to the ancient and sublime mysteries were announced on this occasion ; and , judging from the Masonic zeal and ability displayed by the W . M ., the duties of the Lodge will be worked very efficiently during the year .
HAMPSHIRE . Portsea . —Royal Sussex fjod ge ( No . 428 ) . —This Lodge assembled at their Masonic Hall , St . George ' s-square , Wednesday , the 20 th , when the W . M . initiated Mr . Wills into the Order , and raised Bro . Baker to the Sublime degree of M . M . The Brother then proceeded to the installation of Bro . Wolfe as W . M ., the ceremony being most ably performed by Bro . Ogburn , P . M ., a , fter
which the following Brethren were invested with their respective collars : — Bros . Bustable , S . W . ; Tewhey , J . W . ; Fishley , S . D . ; Emery , J . D . ; Hodges , I . G . ; Kelk , B . C . At six o ' clock the Brethren sat down to a very handsome banquet , presided over by the W . M ! . ; and amongst the company present were , Bros . Dr . Owen , Prov . J . G . W . ; Slade , Prov . G . Keg . ; Banister , P . M . No . 717 ; Churchill , Prov . G . Org . ; Biggs , P . M . No . 247 ; Oakshott , No . 717 ; Brown , No . 416 , & c . & c . After the usual Masonic toasts had been given , the W . M ., in pro-YOL . IV . K