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posed by the W . M ., and severally responded to , " Nos . 24 , 56 , 119 , 292 , 586 , 624 , 706 , 793 , 919 , 957 . " " The Ladies , " never forgotten by good Freemasons , were proposed by Bro . John Hogan , and responded by for Bro . D . Bobson . Many good songs were sung by Brethren of musical ability , and Bro . J . T . M , Harrison , Past Prov . G . O ., kindly presided at the pianoforte .
HAMPSHIRE . Portsmouth . — Portsmouth Lodge ( No . 717 ) .- —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , January 10 th , on which occasion Bro . Mark E . Frost was installed to the dignity of W . M . for the ensuing year , and nominated the following Brethren as his Officers- . —Bros . H . Oastell , S . W . ; H . Hollingsworth , J . W . ; J . J . Gait , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Bake , Sec . ; J . S . Tibbitts , S . D . ; T . B . Weston , J . D . : — Allnutt , I . G . ; E . Galt , P . M ., M . C . ; G . Gale and — Hatch ,
Stewards ; — Wey , Tyler . The ceremony of initiating three candidates into the First Degree of Masonry was performed in a most impressive manner ; and upon the termination of the duties of the Lodge , the Brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . Weston , of the Sussex Hotel , in a style which conferred the highest credit on the worthy caterer . In addition to the members of this Lodge , there were several visiting Brethren present , including many influential W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s of Lodges in the immediate neighbourhood , who , in some most
appropriate remarks , expressed themselves as highly gratified , not only with the dignified manner in which the duties of the Lodge had been carried out on that evening , but also with the very cordial and brotherly reception they had on this and other occasions met with . The festivities passed off , under the presidency of the W . M ., in a most satisfactory manner to all present , and closed in that perfect harmony so peculiarly characteristic of the Craft , It is pleasing to add , that the prospects of this Lodge are now most encouraging . During the past year upwards of twenty candidates have been initiated , and subsequently advanced in the Order by
the immediate P . M ., Bro . J . J . Gait , who has been indefatigable , during his term of office , in endeavouring to impress on the junior Brethren the importance of studying and practically illustrating the great principles of Freemasonry . To him , therefore , too much praise cannot be given ; and it is satisfactory to find that there is every prospect that the newly-installed W . M . will , in his own skill and zeal , echo that of his predecessors , and , assisted by his equally zealous officers , lead on the Lodge to increased usefulness , so that it may still maintain that high position in the Province which it has ever been its emulation to enjoy .
KENT . Canterbtjey . — United Industrious Lodge ( No . 34 ) . — This Lodge met on Thursday the 7 th Feb . at the Freemasons' Tavern , St . Margaret ' s Street . The business was remarkable—the Bight Worshipful the Mayor , Henry Cooper , Esq ., and the Town Clerk , Stephen Plummer , jun ., Esq ., having been both raised to the degree of Master Mason . After this interesting ceremony there was an excellent banquet , of which more than twenty Brethren partook . The Prov , G . M . for Kent , Bro . Charles Burton Cooper , Q . C ., and the Prov . G . Bee , Bro . Charles Isaacs , of Chatham , both attended on the occasion .
LANCASHIRE . Blackbukn . — Lodge of Fidelity ( No . 336 ) . —The usual monthly gathering of this Lodge took place on Friday evening , the 25 th January , at the Angel Inn . Bro , George Whewell , W . M ., presided . After the customary business of the Lodge had been completed , Bro . Chatburn was passed to the Second Degree by P . M . Bro . Eaves . After the conclusion of this interesting ceremony the Brethren adjourned , and passed a most agreeable evening .
Lodge of . Perseverance ( No . 432 ) . —The members of this Lodge met on the evening of Monday , the 28 th January ; the W . M ., Bro . Charles Boardman , presiding . There was an average attendance of members , and amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . Stocks , P . M . No . 336 ; and Radeliffe , No . 434 .
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posed by the W . M ., and severally responded to , " Nos . 24 , 56 , 119 , 292 , 586 , 624 , 706 , 793 , 919 , 957 . " " The Ladies , " never forgotten by good Freemasons , were proposed by Bro . John Hogan , and responded by for Bro . D . Bobson . Many good songs were sung by Brethren of musical ability , and Bro . J . T . M , Harrison , Past Prov . G . O ., kindly presided at the pianoforte .
HAMPSHIRE . Portsmouth . — Portsmouth Lodge ( No . 717 ) .- —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , January 10 th , on which occasion Bro . Mark E . Frost was installed to the dignity of W . M . for the ensuing year , and nominated the following Brethren as his Officers- . —Bros . H . Oastell , S . W . ; H . Hollingsworth , J . W . ; J . J . Gait , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Bake , Sec . ; J . S . Tibbitts , S . D . ; T . B . Weston , J . D . : — Allnutt , I . G . ; E . Galt , P . M ., M . C . ; G . Gale and — Hatch ,
Stewards ; — Wey , Tyler . The ceremony of initiating three candidates into the First Degree of Masonry was performed in a most impressive manner ; and upon the termination of the duties of the Lodge , the Brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . Weston , of the Sussex Hotel , in a style which conferred the highest credit on the worthy caterer . In addition to the members of this Lodge , there were several visiting Brethren present , including many influential W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s of Lodges in the immediate neighbourhood , who , in some most
appropriate remarks , expressed themselves as highly gratified , not only with the dignified manner in which the duties of the Lodge had been carried out on that evening , but also with the very cordial and brotherly reception they had on this and other occasions met with . The festivities passed off , under the presidency of the W . M ., in a most satisfactory manner to all present , and closed in that perfect harmony so peculiarly characteristic of the Craft , It is pleasing to add , that the prospects of this Lodge are now most encouraging . During the past year upwards of twenty candidates have been initiated , and subsequently advanced in the Order by
the immediate P . M ., Bro . J . J . Gait , who has been indefatigable , during his term of office , in endeavouring to impress on the junior Brethren the importance of studying and practically illustrating the great principles of Freemasonry . To him , therefore , too much praise cannot be given ; and it is satisfactory to find that there is every prospect that the newly-installed W . M . will , in his own skill and zeal , echo that of his predecessors , and , assisted by his equally zealous officers , lead on the Lodge to increased usefulness , so that it may still maintain that high position in the Province which it has ever been its emulation to enjoy .
KENT . Canterbtjey . — United Industrious Lodge ( No . 34 ) . — This Lodge met on Thursday the 7 th Feb . at the Freemasons' Tavern , St . Margaret ' s Street . The business was remarkable—the Bight Worshipful the Mayor , Henry Cooper , Esq ., and the Town Clerk , Stephen Plummer , jun ., Esq ., having been both raised to the degree of Master Mason . After this interesting ceremony there was an excellent banquet , of which more than twenty Brethren partook . The Prov , G . M . for Kent , Bro . Charles Burton Cooper , Q . C ., and the Prov . G . Bee , Bro . Charles Isaacs , of Chatham , both attended on the occasion .
LANCASHIRE . Blackbukn . — Lodge of Fidelity ( No . 336 ) . —The usual monthly gathering of this Lodge took place on Friday evening , the 25 th January , at the Angel Inn . Bro , George Whewell , W . M ., presided . After the customary business of the Lodge had been completed , Bro . Chatburn was passed to the Second Degree by P . M . Bro . Eaves . After the conclusion of this interesting ceremony the Brethren adjourned , and passed a most agreeable evening .
Lodge of . Perseverance ( No . 432 ) . —The members of this Lodge met on the evening of Monday , the 28 th January ; the W . M ., Bro . Charles Boardman , presiding . There was an average attendance of members , and amongst the visitors we noticed Bros . Stocks , P . M . No . 336 ; and Radeliffe , No . 434 .