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Adlard as usual , in returning thanks , was happy in his remarks , and assured the Brethren jhow great a pleasure it was for him to serve them , and how inestimable was his reward in knowing that he had their approval of his conduct . The
evening was thus brought to a close , and is now numbered among the very many happy evenings of this truly Masonic Lodge . The harmony of the evening was much enhanced by some excellent singing ; and the musical talent of Bro . Ganz , of the Salisbury Lodge , who performed several very difficult solos on the pianoforte with great ability , elicited well merited applause . British Lodge ( No . 8 ) . —The members of this distinguished red apron Lodge
met at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Monday , February 15 . The W . M ., Bro . Pigot , assisted by his Officers , raised a Brother to the 3 rd Degree , passed one to the 2 nd Degree , and initiated a gentleman into the Order , in a manner that called forth the congratulations of a numerous assemblage of visitors . After which Bro . Bisgood , P . M ., in a most able manner , installed Bro . Baxter in the chair , according to ancient custom . The W . M . appointed Bros . Hamilton , S . W . ; Cowlard , J . W . ; Noke , P . M ., was invested Treas . ; Robinson , P . M ., was appointed Sec . ; Walter Noke , S . D . ; Maxwell , J . D . ; Harris , I . G . Bro .
Cowlard was elected to serve as Grand Steward for the ensuing year . Bro . Bisgood , who is always ready to step forward in the cause of charity ( having served on several previous occasions ) , volunteered to represent the Lodge at the forthcoming Girls' Festival ; Bro . Maxwell also volunteered for the Boys' Festival . After labour , a more than usual number of Brethren sat down to partake of an excellent banquet . The W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Dr .
Bowe was particularly happy hi responding to the health of the /' Present and past Grand Officers , " and , in alluding to the virtues of the Eaii of Yarborough , quoted the lines of Shakspeare , " Take him for all in all , we shall not look upon his like again . " The health of the W . M ., Bro . Baxter , was drunk with much enthusiasm , Bro . Pigot expressing himself satisfied that , from the manner he had discharged the duties of S . W ., ' and his readiness at all times to advocate the
principles of charity , he would perform the duties of his present high office in a still more satisfactory manner . The W . M . returned thanks for the honour conferred , in placing him in the chair , and assured the Brethren that he would do his utmost to fulfil the duties so as to secure their approbation . He then proposed "The Health of the Past Masters , " thanking them for their valuable services , particularly Bro . Pigot , immediate P . M ., who had discharged his duties in a more than usually distinguished manner , and expressed the pleasure he ( Bro . Baxter )
had felt in investing him with a Past Master ' s jewel , as a testimony of the high respect of the Brethren towards him . He then proposed the health of the visitors , Bros . Dr . Bowe , P . G . D . ; John Hervey , T . G . I ) . ; Montemerli , ISTo . 4 ; Bingham , No . 79 ; Warrington , No . 233 ; Leonard , No . 505 ; and Ganz , senior and junior , of No . 630 . Bro . Dr . Bowe , in returning thanks for the visitors , expressed the gratification they had experienced in witnessing the able manner in which the business
was conducted , as well as the hospitable manner in which they had been received . He looked upon such an evening as one of those sunny spots in the term of existence whose frequent recurrence was highly desirable . Bro . Hervey could not lose the opportunity of also expressing his satisfaction at the admirable working he had witnessed . The health of the Officers were then drunk , with thanks for their former exertions , and expressions of confidence that they would not be wanting as they progressed in honour and preferment . The pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by the musical abilities of Bros . Ganz , senior and junior , and also by the humorous singing of Bro . Montemerli .
Globus Lodge ( No . 23 ) . —Tin ' s old red apron Lodge met at the Freemasons ' Tavern , on Thursday , February 18 , Bro . Watson , P . M ., in his usual style , passed a Brother to the 2 nd Degree . Bro . Haigh , S . W ., who represents the Lodge as Steward at the forthcoming festival of the Boys' School , was elected Grand Steward . Bro . Bennett , a P . M . of some years standing , was presented with a jewel , accompanied with the thanks of the Brethren for the services he had rendered in the resuscitation of the Lodge .
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Metropolitaf.
Adlard as usual , in returning thanks , was happy in his remarks , and assured the Brethren jhow great a pleasure it was for him to serve them , and how inestimable was his reward in knowing that he had their approval of his conduct . The
evening was thus brought to a close , and is now numbered among the very many happy evenings of this truly Masonic Lodge . The harmony of the evening was much enhanced by some excellent singing ; and the musical talent of Bro . Ganz , of the Salisbury Lodge , who performed several very difficult solos on the pianoforte with great ability , elicited well merited applause . British Lodge ( No . 8 ) . —The members of this distinguished red apron Lodge
met at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Monday , February 15 . The W . M ., Bro . Pigot , assisted by his Officers , raised a Brother to the 3 rd Degree , passed one to the 2 nd Degree , and initiated a gentleman into the Order , in a manner that called forth the congratulations of a numerous assemblage of visitors . After which Bro . Bisgood , P . M ., in a most able manner , installed Bro . Baxter in the chair , according to ancient custom . The W . M . appointed Bros . Hamilton , S . W . ; Cowlard , J . W . ; Noke , P . M ., was invested Treas . ; Robinson , P . M ., was appointed Sec . ; Walter Noke , S . D . ; Maxwell , J . D . ; Harris , I . G . Bro .
Cowlard was elected to serve as Grand Steward for the ensuing year . Bro . Bisgood , who is always ready to step forward in the cause of charity ( having served on several previous occasions ) , volunteered to represent the Lodge at the forthcoming Girls' Festival ; Bro . Maxwell also volunteered for the Boys' Festival . After labour , a more than usual number of Brethren sat down to partake of an excellent banquet . The W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Dr .
Bowe was particularly happy hi responding to the health of the /' Present and past Grand Officers , " and , in alluding to the virtues of the Eaii of Yarborough , quoted the lines of Shakspeare , " Take him for all in all , we shall not look upon his like again . " The health of the W . M ., Bro . Baxter , was drunk with much enthusiasm , Bro . Pigot expressing himself satisfied that , from the manner he had discharged the duties of S . W ., ' and his readiness at all times to advocate the
principles of charity , he would perform the duties of his present high office in a still more satisfactory manner . The W . M . returned thanks for the honour conferred , in placing him in the chair , and assured the Brethren that he would do his utmost to fulfil the duties so as to secure their approbation . He then proposed "The Health of the Past Masters , " thanking them for their valuable services , particularly Bro . Pigot , immediate P . M ., who had discharged his duties in a more than usually distinguished manner , and expressed the pleasure he ( Bro . Baxter )
had felt in investing him with a Past Master ' s jewel , as a testimony of the high respect of the Brethren towards him . He then proposed the health of the visitors , Bros . Dr . Bowe , P . G . D . ; John Hervey , T . G . I ) . ; Montemerli , ISTo . 4 ; Bingham , No . 79 ; Warrington , No . 233 ; Leonard , No . 505 ; and Ganz , senior and junior , of No . 630 . Bro . Dr . Bowe , in returning thanks for the visitors , expressed the gratification they had experienced in witnessing the able manner in which the business
was conducted , as well as the hospitable manner in which they had been received . He looked upon such an evening as one of those sunny spots in the term of existence whose frequent recurrence was highly desirable . Bro . Hervey could not lose the opportunity of also expressing his satisfaction at the admirable working he had witnessed . The health of the Officers were then drunk , with thanks for their former exertions , and expressions of confidence that they would not be wanting as they progressed in honour and preferment . The pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by the musical abilities of Bros . Ganz , senior and junior , and also by the humorous singing of Bro . Montemerli .
Globus Lodge ( No . 23 ) . —Tin ' s old red apron Lodge met at the Freemasons ' Tavern , on Thursday , February 18 , Bro . Watson , P . M ., in his usual style , passed a Brother to the 2 nd Degree . Bro . Haigh , S . W ., who represents the Lodge as Steward at the forthcoming festival of the Boys' School , was elected Grand Steward . Bro . Bennett , a P . M . of some years standing , was presented with a jewel , accompanied with the thanks of the Brethren for the services he had rendered in the resuscitation of the Lodge .