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fulness , and not induce him to resign his Lodge or contract his Masonic circle , as has been the case with some Brethren of this Lodge , and others whom we could mention . Thirty-five Brethren sat down to the banquet , of whom ten were visitors , including Bros . Dr . Cross , P . M . No . 34 ; Chas . Bawlings , No . 8 ; Berens , No . 229 ; Francis Freeman , No . 90 ; Levins on , W . M . No . 7 ; M . Levmson , W . M . No . 209 : G . Haward , P . M . No . 108 ; Pallavicini , G . O . de Paris ; Bollaerts ,
No . 132 , Gibraltar and Valparaiso . Among the toasts of the evening , and not the least prominent , was that of the health of the Secretary of the Lodge , Bro . P . M . Key , Prov . S . G . W . for Kent . Bro . Burrell said he was a member whom they held in very great esteem , not only for the life of activity and usefulness he had passed in Masonry , for his learning as a Masonic teacher , but also because at that moment he wore on his breast as a legatee and worthy successor , the handsome hundred guinea jewel which had been presented by the Craft to the
late Bro . Peter Gilkes , of famous memory , and therefore he had a right to presume that Bro . Peter Giikes , in disposing of that treasure , had selected Bro . Key as a fit and proper Brother to whom to transmit it . Bro . Key returned thanks , and the festivities of the evening were prolonged to a late hour . The visiting Brethren expressed themselves highly delighted with the working of the Lodge , and the reception given them at the banquet , and they then separated in perfect harmony .
Lodg-e of United Strength ( No . 276 ) . —This Lodge held its anniversary meeting on the 9 th inst ., at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , when the W . M ., Bro . Lugg , initiated a gentleman into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , and very ably passed three Brothers to the 2 nd Degree . The installation was then proceeded with by Bro . Cooper , P . M ., who in the most able and impressive manner installed Bro . J . Coggin into the chair of King Solomon , in the presence of eleven installed Masters . The W . M ., at the
conclusion of the ceremony , was pleased to invest his Officers in the following order : — Bros . Bromley , S . W . ; Winsland , J . W . ; Frost , S . D . ; Cowdery , J . D . ; Waterhouse , I . G . ; Allen ( P . M . ) , Treas . ; Crump ( P . M . ) , Sec . ; and Daly , Tyler . All Masonic business being ended , the Brethren , about forty in number , retired to a most sumptuous banquet provided in the handsome old hall by the worthy host , Bro . Foster . The visitors , about fifteen in number , amongst whom we noticed Bros . Watson , P . M . No . 23 ; J . Thomas , P . M . No . 745 ; Warren , W . M .
No . 1 , 022 ; Filt , P . M . No . 276 ; Backstraw , P . M . No . 9 ; Funnel , Help , Sloman , O'Reilly , & c . & c . The evening passed with the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and the Brethren were delighted with some very excellent singing by Bros . Sloman , Foster , Bromley , Cooper , and others . Bro . Watson responded on behalf of the visitors , and stated that although he had visited the Lodge at its anniversaries for twenty years , he never saw it in a more flourishing state , and he hoped and felt sure , under the direction of the W . M ., Bro . Coggin , assisted by such an array of officers , and the kind assistance of so many of its able Past
Masters as he saw around him , that it would continue to flourish . The health of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . Allen , P . M . The W . M ., in returning thanks , expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Lodge for placing him in that honourable position , and assured the Brethren that in return for their kindness it should be his constant endeavour to attend to their comforts and promote their happiness ; he was delighted to see his officers , particularly his S . W ., making such rapid progress in the beautiful science of Freemasonry , and which he himself should be careful to imitate . The Brethren , after spending a most harmonious evening , separated , and retired to their respective homes .
St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 281 ) . —This Lodge called a meeting of its members on the 4 th inst ., when they assembled in good numbers , at the Freemasons ' Tavern , the use of the Temple being granted for this occasion . The W . M ., Bro . Pierce Egan , having taken his seat , and the officers being present , Lodge was opened in due form , upon which the minutes of the last meeting were read , and received unanimous confirmation . Four gentlemen , viz ., Messrs . Nicholas , Hubert , Delamere , and Albert Bransvowski , were then balloted for . The result of the ballot being satisfactory , the gentlemen received the honour of initiation , YOL . IT , X
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fulness , and not induce him to resign his Lodge or contract his Masonic circle , as has been the case with some Brethren of this Lodge , and others whom we could mention . Thirty-five Brethren sat down to the banquet , of whom ten were visitors , including Bros . Dr . Cross , P . M . No . 34 ; Chas . Bawlings , No . 8 ; Berens , No . 229 ; Francis Freeman , No . 90 ; Levins on , W . M . No . 7 ; M . Levmson , W . M . No . 209 : G . Haward , P . M . No . 108 ; Pallavicini , G . O . de Paris ; Bollaerts ,
No . 132 , Gibraltar and Valparaiso . Among the toasts of the evening , and not the least prominent , was that of the health of the Secretary of the Lodge , Bro . P . M . Key , Prov . S . G . W . for Kent . Bro . Burrell said he was a member whom they held in very great esteem , not only for the life of activity and usefulness he had passed in Masonry , for his learning as a Masonic teacher , but also because at that moment he wore on his breast as a legatee and worthy successor , the handsome hundred guinea jewel which had been presented by the Craft to the
late Bro . Peter Gilkes , of famous memory , and therefore he had a right to presume that Bro . Peter Giikes , in disposing of that treasure , had selected Bro . Key as a fit and proper Brother to whom to transmit it . Bro . Key returned thanks , and the festivities of the evening were prolonged to a late hour . The visiting Brethren expressed themselves highly delighted with the working of the Lodge , and the reception given them at the banquet , and they then separated in perfect harmony .
Lodg-e of United Strength ( No . 276 ) . —This Lodge held its anniversary meeting on the 9 th inst ., at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , when the W . M ., Bro . Lugg , initiated a gentleman into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , and very ably passed three Brothers to the 2 nd Degree . The installation was then proceeded with by Bro . Cooper , P . M ., who in the most able and impressive manner installed Bro . J . Coggin into the chair of King Solomon , in the presence of eleven installed Masters . The W . M ., at the
conclusion of the ceremony , was pleased to invest his Officers in the following order : — Bros . Bromley , S . W . ; Winsland , J . W . ; Frost , S . D . ; Cowdery , J . D . ; Waterhouse , I . G . ; Allen ( P . M . ) , Treas . ; Crump ( P . M . ) , Sec . ; and Daly , Tyler . All Masonic business being ended , the Brethren , about forty in number , retired to a most sumptuous banquet provided in the handsome old hall by the worthy host , Bro . Foster . The visitors , about fifteen in number , amongst whom we noticed Bros . Watson , P . M . No . 23 ; J . Thomas , P . M . No . 745 ; Warren , W . M .
No . 1 , 022 ; Filt , P . M . No . 276 ; Backstraw , P . M . No . 9 ; Funnel , Help , Sloman , O'Reilly , & c . & c . The evening passed with the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and the Brethren were delighted with some very excellent singing by Bros . Sloman , Foster , Bromley , Cooper , and others . Bro . Watson responded on behalf of the visitors , and stated that although he had visited the Lodge at its anniversaries for twenty years , he never saw it in a more flourishing state , and he hoped and felt sure , under the direction of the W . M ., Bro . Coggin , assisted by such an array of officers , and the kind assistance of so many of its able Past
Masters as he saw around him , that it would continue to flourish . The health of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . Allen , P . M . The W . M ., in returning thanks , expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Lodge for placing him in that honourable position , and assured the Brethren that in return for their kindness it should be his constant endeavour to attend to their comforts and promote their happiness ; he was delighted to see his officers , particularly his S . W ., making such rapid progress in the beautiful science of Freemasonry , and which he himself should be careful to imitate . The Brethren , after spending a most harmonious evening , separated , and retired to their respective homes .
St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 281 ) . —This Lodge called a meeting of its members on the 4 th inst ., when they assembled in good numbers , at the Freemasons ' Tavern , the use of the Temple being granted for this occasion . The W . M ., Bro . Pierce Egan , having taken his seat , and the officers being present , Lodge was opened in due form , upon which the minutes of the last meeting were read , and received unanimous confirmation . Four gentlemen , viz ., Messrs . Nicholas , Hubert , Delamere , and Albert Bransvowski , were then balloted for . The result of the ballot being satisfactory , the gentlemen received the honour of initiation , YOL . IT , X