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minutes of thedast Lodge-meeting were read and confirmed ; the presiding W . M . then proceeded to raise Bro . Smith , and initiate Mr . Robert Whewell into the mysteries of the Order . Bro . Baythorp , W . M ., having entered the Lodge , took the chair , and delivered the Charge in a very solemn and impressive manner . At the conclusion of business , the Lodge was closed in form , after which the Brethren
sat down to refreshment for a short time , when the usual loyal toasts were given and responded to in a truly Masonic spirit ; the pleasures of the evening being much enhanced by the harmony of Bros . Grreenhalgh and Fowler . We are happy to see the example set by the efficient working of this Lodge by its Officers , and its splendid decorations are being copied by other Lodges in this town . The Masons of Bolton are emulating each other in that true spirit which the Brethren of all other towns would do well to imitate .
Eaenworth , wear Bolton . —Mlesmere Lodge ( No . 976 ) . — The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday evening , February the 16 th , at the Bowling Green Inn , when there was a very good attendance of the members of the Lodge . The business was very heavy , but was ably and cheerfully performed by Bro . Peat , the W . M . of the Lodge , who , on this occasion , raised three Brethren to the Degree of M . M ., passed one to the F . C . Degree , and initiated one gentleman into the mysteries of the Order . This Lodge , which has only recently been opened , is in a state of great prosperity , and bids fair to become one of the most important in the district .
Manchester . —Lodge of Integnty ( No . 189 ) . —The Brethren of this Lodge held their usual monthly meeting oii the 28 th January , at the Brunswick Hotel , Piccadilly . Amongst other general business , Mr . Henry Lewison was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of our Order , by the W . M . ( Bro . John Baker ) , in a way which , as this is only his second night of office , did him great credit . A Brother was passed to the 2 nd Degree in an able manner by Bro . P . M . Robinson , another raised to the Sublime Degree by Bro . P . M . Blaekley , with his usual
impressiveness , and a gentleman proposed for initiation . Among the visiting Brethren were Bros . W . R . Callender 75 ; J . O . Surtees , W . M . 246 ; and Walter Montgomery ., 246 . After the transaction of so much business , it was of course necessary that the inner man should be replenished , which was amply provided for by our worthy host , Bro . Watson ., and about thirty Brethren partook of refreshments . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk . Bro . J . O . Surtees responded to the toast of the visiting Brethren in an eloquent speech ,
expatiating on the three Grand Principles of our Order , " Brotherly Love , " " Relief , " and " Truth , " and remarked that they were never more shown than when congregated round the festive board ; and that the "visiting other Lodges cements that good feeling which fortunately ( and almost of necessity ) exists among the members of our noble Institution . A most agreeable evening was spent , to which Bro . Montgomery considerably contributed , and the Brethren did not separate until a late hour . We have no hesitation in asserting , that the excellent
manner in which the general business is conducted , and the unanimity of feeling and truly Masonic spirit which prevail among the Brethren of this Lodge , are unsurpassed by any Lodge in the province . There is only one regret among a majority of its members , and that is , that they are unable to meet in private rooms ; the matter has been mooted , but owing to the impossibility of finding suitable rooms at a reasonable rate , has fallen through , and attempts at meeting the different
Lodges in the city have hitherto failed . We are , however , certain that there are sufficient good men and true in Manchester to establish a Masonic Hall , or something of the kind , where all the Lodges , Chapters , and Encampments , might meet ; it only requires a few influential Brethren to take the matter up ., and we are sure that it Would succeed ; we believe something of the kind is on the tapis , and we cordially wish it every success .
LINCOLNSHIRE . Spalding . —IHndred of Flloe . lodge ( No . ( 590 ) . At the monthly communication of this Lodge , holden on Tuesday , February 3 rd , Bro . Wood , "W . M ., in the chair , JVIr , Samuel Fisher , of Stamford , was initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . Pock-
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minutes of thedast Lodge-meeting were read and confirmed ; the presiding W . M . then proceeded to raise Bro . Smith , and initiate Mr . Robert Whewell into the mysteries of the Order . Bro . Baythorp , W . M ., having entered the Lodge , took the chair , and delivered the Charge in a very solemn and impressive manner . At the conclusion of business , the Lodge was closed in form , after which the Brethren
sat down to refreshment for a short time , when the usual loyal toasts were given and responded to in a truly Masonic spirit ; the pleasures of the evening being much enhanced by the harmony of Bros . Grreenhalgh and Fowler . We are happy to see the example set by the efficient working of this Lodge by its Officers , and its splendid decorations are being copied by other Lodges in this town . The Masons of Bolton are emulating each other in that true spirit which the Brethren of all other towns would do well to imitate .
Eaenworth , wear Bolton . —Mlesmere Lodge ( No . 976 ) . — The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday evening , February the 16 th , at the Bowling Green Inn , when there was a very good attendance of the members of the Lodge . The business was very heavy , but was ably and cheerfully performed by Bro . Peat , the W . M . of the Lodge , who , on this occasion , raised three Brethren to the Degree of M . M ., passed one to the F . C . Degree , and initiated one gentleman into the mysteries of the Order . This Lodge , which has only recently been opened , is in a state of great prosperity , and bids fair to become one of the most important in the district .
Manchester . —Lodge of Integnty ( No . 189 ) . —The Brethren of this Lodge held their usual monthly meeting oii the 28 th January , at the Brunswick Hotel , Piccadilly . Amongst other general business , Mr . Henry Lewison was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of our Order , by the W . M . ( Bro . John Baker ) , in a way which , as this is only his second night of office , did him great credit . A Brother was passed to the 2 nd Degree in an able manner by Bro . P . M . Robinson , another raised to the Sublime Degree by Bro . P . M . Blaekley , with his usual
impressiveness , and a gentleman proposed for initiation . Among the visiting Brethren were Bros . W . R . Callender 75 ; J . O . Surtees , W . M . 246 ; and Walter Montgomery ., 246 . After the transaction of so much business , it was of course necessary that the inner man should be replenished , which was amply provided for by our worthy host , Bro . Watson ., and about thirty Brethren partook of refreshments . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk . Bro . J . O . Surtees responded to the toast of the visiting Brethren in an eloquent speech ,
expatiating on the three Grand Principles of our Order , " Brotherly Love , " " Relief , " and " Truth , " and remarked that they were never more shown than when congregated round the festive board ; and that the "visiting other Lodges cements that good feeling which fortunately ( and almost of necessity ) exists among the members of our noble Institution . A most agreeable evening was spent , to which Bro . Montgomery considerably contributed , and the Brethren did not separate until a late hour . We have no hesitation in asserting , that the excellent
manner in which the general business is conducted , and the unanimity of feeling and truly Masonic spirit which prevail among the Brethren of this Lodge , are unsurpassed by any Lodge in the province . There is only one regret among a majority of its members , and that is , that they are unable to meet in private rooms ; the matter has been mooted , but owing to the impossibility of finding suitable rooms at a reasonable rate , has fallen through , and attempts at meeting the different
Lodges in the city have hitherto failed . We are , however , certain that there are sufficient good men and true in Manchester to establish a Masonic Hall , or something of the kind , where all the Lodges , Chapters , and Encampments , might meet ; it only requires a few influential Brethren to take the matter up ., and we are sure that it Would succeed ; we believe something of the kind is on the tapis , and we cordially wish it every success .
LINCOLNSHIRE . Spalding . —IHndred of Flloe . lodge ( No . ( 590 ) . At the monthly communication of this Lodge , holden on Tuesday , February 3 rd , Bro . Wood , "W . M ., in the chair , JVIr , Samuel Fisher , of Stamford , was initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . Pock-