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announced that he bad undertaken the stewardship for the ensuing festival in aid of the funds of the Boys * School , and urgently appealed for the support of his fellow members . The same Brother received the honour of election unanimously as Grand Steward for the year 1858-9 . This Lodge , with some others , is eminently distinguished for its constant support of the Masonic charities , in addition to which it has the proud boast ( as contra-distinguished to the majority
of Lodges ) of substantially relieving the wants of any of its members who , from position and affluence , have , through unforeseen circumstances and calamities , fallen into misfortune and distress . Two lamentable cases have just been before the Lodge at its recent meetings , and the Brethren have manifested the sincerity of their belief in the higher and holier principles of our institution , by granting assistance respectively in the amounts of £ 50 and £ 20 . Acts like these must surely suffice to silence the voice of the scoffer , and afford
evidence to the world that though we do own to a hearty enjoyment of those blessings and comforts which the G . A . O . T . TJ . has so bountifully provided for his creatures , we partake of them with gratitude , and in our social hours are careful to bear in mind , and to the utmost of our power relieve , the wants of our poorer Brethren . The muster upon this occasion was somewhat smaller than is usual , but the pleasures incidental to such meetings were not one jot abated . Bro . Crew was as delightful as ever , each visit confirming our previous impression that it would be as difficult for the Grand Master ' s Lodge to do without Bro .
Crew , as for Bro . Crew to exist without the Grand Master ' s Lodge . "We know his unbounded attachment to the Lodge , and we believe in the exalted estimation in which he is held by every member of it . The visitors were Bros . Ransford , P . G . Org . ( who willingly contributed his excellent assistance in the musical department ); Barker , Prov . G . Treas ., Devon ; F / Bin ekes , P . M . No . 11 ; W . Paas , P . M . No . 30 ; Playford , W . M . No . 255 ; Manby , No . 255 ; and Lawler ( to whom the Brethren were indebted for some capital songs ) , & c . & c .
Royal York Lodge ( No . 7 ) . —The members of this Lodge assembled on Wednesday , February 17 , for the despatch of Masonic business . The W . M ., Bro . Collings , presided , and initiated a gentleman into the mysteries of the Order in a manner that fully bore out the expectations of the Lodge when they unanimously elected him W . M . for the current year . The initiation was preceded by the passing of Bro . Davidge , the ceremony being carefully performed by Bro . Isidore Levinson , the immediate P . M . After the disposal of some private business ,
the Lodge was closed in due form , and the Brethren retired to refreshment , Bro . Collings , W . M ., in the chair . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and enthusiastically responded to ; Bro . John Hervey , P . M . and P . G . S . D ., returning thanks for the Grand Officers . The Health of the W . M . " was then proposed by Bro . Levinson , P . M ., and the toast was received with every demonstration of kindness and fraternal regard . The W . M . next proposed " The health of the Initiate , " who thanked the Brethren in suitable terms . The health of " The
Yisitors , " was acknowledged b y Bro . the Bev . W . V . Dawson , Chaplain of the Lodge of Hope a-nd Unity ( No . 259 ) , Romford . He observed that although a very young Mason , he had seen sufficient to convince him of the excellencies and value of the institution . He had certainly been highly gratified to find its principles so well understood and carried out in the Royal York Lodge , and assured the Brethren that he had experienced great pleasure in visiting the Lodge ; he concluded by expressing a desire to have the honour of becoming a member of the Lodge , an intimation which met with a coixlial response from every member present . The iC
Health of the P . Ms . " was acknowledged by Bro . Hopwood , the respected and honoured father of the Lodge ; the " Senior Officers , " by Bro . Thomas Bohn , J . W ' ., in the absence from indisposition of Bro . Jenkins , S . W . ; the " Junior Officers , " by Bro . Murton , J . I ) . Several other toasts were given , among them < c The Health of the indefatigable Dir . of Cera ., Bro . Adhird , P . M ., " who discharges the duties of his office with an assiduity and punctuality that well merits the highest encomiums , more particularly from the numerous visitors who attend this Lodge , and who on all occasions receive his kind attentions . Bro .
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Metropolitaf.
announced that he bad undertaken the stewardship for the ensuing festival in aid of the funds of the Boys * School , and urgently appealed for the support of his fellow members . The same Brother received the honour of election unanimously as Grand Steward for the year 1858-9 . This Lodge , with some others , is eminently distinguished for its constant support of the Masonic charities , in addition to which it has the proud boast ( as contra-distinguished to the majority
of Lodges ) of substantially relieving the wants of any of its members who , from position and affluence , have , through unforeseen circumstances and calamities , fallen into misfortune and distress . Two lamentable cases have just been before the Lodge at its recent meetings , and the Brethren have manifested the sincerity of their belief in the higher and holier principles of our institution , by granting assistance respectively in the amounts of £ 50 and £ 20 . Acts like these must surely suffice to silence the voice of the scoffer , and afford
evidence to the world that though we do own to a hearty enjoyment of those blessings and comforts which the G . A . O . T . TJ . has so bountifully provided for his creatures , we partake of them with gratitude , and in our social hours are careful to bear in mind , and to the utmost of our power relieve , the wants of our poorer Brethren . The muster upon this occasion was somewhat smaller than is usual , but the pleasures incidental to such meetings were not one jot abated . Bro . Crew was as delightful as ever , each visit confirming our previous impression that it would be as difficult for the Grand Master ' s Lodge to do without Bro .
Crew , as for Bro . Crew to exist without the Grand Master ' s Lodge . "We know his unbounded attachment to the Lodge , and we believe in the exalted estimation in which he is held by every member of it . The visitors were Bros . Ransford , P . G . Org . ( who willingly contributed his excellent assistance in the musical department ); Barker , Prov . G . Treas ., Devon ; F / Bin ekes , P . M . No . 11 ; W . Paas , P . M . No . 30 ; Playford , W . M . No . 255 ; Manby , No . 255 ; and Lawler ( to whom the Brethren were indebted for some capital songs ) , & c . & c .
Royal York Lodge ( No . 7 ) . —The members of this Lodge assembled on Wednesday , February 17 , for the despatch of Masonic business . The W . M ., Bro . Collings , presided , and initiated a gentleman into the mysteries of the Order in a manner that fully bore out the expectations of the Lodge when they unanimously elected him W . M . for the current year . The initiation was preceded by the passing of Bro . Davidge , the ceremony being carefully performed by Bro . Isidore Levinson , the immediate P . M . After the disposal of some private business ,
the Lodge was closed in due form , and the Brethren retired to refreshment , Bro . Collings , W . M ., in the chair . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and enthusiastically responded to ; Bro . John Hervey , P . M . and P . G . S . D ., returning thanks for the Grand Officers . The Health of the W . M . " was then proposed by Bro . Levinson , P . M ., and the toast was received with every demonstration of kindness and fraternal regard . The W . M . next proposed " The health of the Initiate , " who thanked the Brethren in suitable terms . The health of " The
Yisitors , " was acknowledged b y Bro . the Bev . W . V . Dawson , Chaplain of the Lodge of Hope a-nd Unity ( No . 259 ) , Romford . He observed that although a very young Mason , he had seen sufficient to convince him of the excellencies and value of the institution . He had certainly been highly gratified to find its principles so well understood and carried out in the Royal York Lodge , and assured the Brethren that he had experienced great pleasure in visiting the Lodge ; he concluded by expressing a desire to have the honour of becoming a member of the Lodge , an intimation which met with a coixlial response from every member present . The iC
Health of the P . Ms . " was acknowledged by Bro . Hopwood , the respected and honoured father of the Lodge ; the " Senior Officers , " by Bro . Thomas Bohn , J . W ' ., in the absence from indisposition of Bro . Jenkins , S . W . ; the " Junior Officers , " by Bro . Murton , J . I ) . Several other toasts were given , among them < c The Health of the indefatigable Dir . of Cera ., Bro . Adhird , P . M ., " who discharges the duties of his office with an assiduity and punctuality that well merits the highest encomiums , more particularly from the numerous visitors who attend this Lodge , and who on all occasions receive his kind attentions . Bro .