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The Masonic Mirror.
nated as candidates for initiation , and the Brethren adjourned to the banquet , provided by Bro . Kackstraw . The cloth haying been removed , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . He then , in an eloquent and appropriate speech , presented to Bro . Frederick E . Terry a testimonial , on vellum , from his Brethren and friends , expressive of their great personal , esteem , and their deep regret that he was called upon to leave them , and thanking him for his indefatigable exertions in the cause of Freemasonry . An elegant ring and set of
emblematic studs were presented with the testimonial . Bro . Terry , in returning thanks for this kind acknowledgement of the interest he had taken in Freemasonry , observed that although he was leaving for Birmingham—in which town he should be located in a few days—in his heart he would ever remember his brethren at Kew . He then related two incidents , during his recent preliminary visit to Birmingham , to show how Freemasonry had been of service to him ; and acknowledged the kind reception ( althougk a perfect stranger ) by Bros . Bolton ,
of Hoodsworth , and James Johnstone , of Birmingham . The enjoyment of the evening was considerably enhanced by the excellent singing of Bros . Adams , Denyeiy Packer , and Backstraw ; In concluding this notice attention should be called to the rapid progress of this Lodge during the past year , and the prospects of a continuance of hearty support , not a little of which may be fairly attributed to the careful and efficient performance of the duties by the whole of the officers , and the high estimation in which the Master is most deservedly held by the Brethren .
Canoistbury Lodge ( 955 ) . — This Lodge met at the Canonbury Tavern on the 11 th inst ., when Messrs . Turner , Chancellor , and Gilling , were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , the W . M ., Bro . S . Hill , performing the ceremonies . The members afterwards partook of a banquet , the board being graced by the presence of several visitors , including Bros . Dr . Hinxman , Gordon , Perry , and and Consedine . We learn that this Lodge is about to open a Lodge of Instruction . The preliminary arrangements have all been completed , and its meetings fixed for the first and third Tuesdays in each month , from 7 * 30 to 9 ' 30 p . m .
Westbourne Lodge ( No . 1 , 035 ) . — This Lodge assembled for the first time after its consecration at Bro . Bailey ' s , the Manor House Tavern , Westbourneterrace , North Harrow-road , on Thursday , the 18 th inst ., when the W . M . Bro . A . D . Loewenstark presided . Bros . Bailey , Little , Solomon , Benner , Neimke , Bichards , and Govier having given satisfactory proof of their progress in Masonry , they were passed to the Second Degree . Messrs . George Nichols , John Turner , and Tobias Cohen were then initiated into the mysteries of
Freemasonry . Ballots were taken for the admission as joining members of Bros . James Taylor ( P . M . 168 ) and Pochard Lyne ( No . 185 ) , which proved unanimous in their favour . Upon concluding the labours of the Lodge , the Brethren adjourned to a substantial supper , provided by the worthy host , Bro . Bailey . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk , not forgetting the health of "The Initiates , " which was replied to by Bro . Cohen , who said that , having had the pleasure of being initiated as a Brother of the honourable Craft , and also of hearing his health proposed and responded to by the Brethren , he felt that he
laboured under a great difficulty in replying in an efficient manner to the honour conferred on him . They were doubtless aware that the great King David learned two things from the wise counsellor Ahithophel ; and having been thus taught'by one who , though perhaps his superior in knowledge in these two matters , was doubtless much his inferior in general learning , that King thought fit to honour him with the titles of rabbi , preceptor , and friend . How then could he ( Bro . Cohen ) , who had had the honour of learning from the Brethren
so many things , find words sufficiently expressive to convey the terms in which he ought to speak of them ? He must , therefore , refrain from alluding further to a subject to which he was sure he could not do sufficient justice ; but he trusted that his after conduct in reference to the proceedings of that night would prove to them more forcibly than words- that he fully appreciated the groat dignity conferred on him by being initiated a member of their honourable Order . Bro . Loewenstark and his officers were highly complimented for the very creditable way in which the business of the Lodge had been conducted since its com-
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The Masonic Mirror.
nated as candidates for initiation , and the Brethren adjourned to the banquet , provided by Bro . Kackstraw . The cloth haying been removed , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . He then , in an eloquent and appropriate speech , presented to Bro . Frederick E . Terry a testimonial , on vellum , from his Brethren and friends , expressive of their great personal , esteem , and their deep regret that he was called upon to leave them , and thanking him for his indefatigable exertions in the cause of Freemasonry . An elegant ring and set of
emblematic studs were presented with the testimonial . Bro . Terry , in returning thanks for this kind acknowledgement of the interest he had taken in Freemasonry , observed that although he was leaving for Birmingham—in which town he should be located in a few days—in his heart he would ever remember his brethren at Kew . He then related two incidents , during his recent preliminary visit to Birmingham , to show how Freemasonry had been of service to him ; and acknowledged the kind reception ( althougk a perfect stranger ) by Bros . Bolton ,
of Hoodsworth , and James Johnstone , of Birmingham . The enjoyment of the evening was considerably enhanced by the excellent singing of Bros . Adams , Denyeiy Packer , and Backstraw ; In concluding this notice attention should be called to the rapid progress of this Lodge during the past year , and the prospects of a continuance of hearty support , not a little of which may be fairly attributed to the careful and efficient performance of the duties by the whole of the officers , and the high estimation in which the Master is most deservedly held by the Brethren .
Canoistbury Lodge ( 955 ) . — This Lodge met at the Canonbury Tavern on the 11 th inst ., when Messrs . Turner , Chancellor , and Gilling , were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , the W . M ., Bro . S . Hill , performing the ceremonies . The members afterwards partook of a banquet , the board being graced by the presence of several visitors , including Bros . Dr . Hinxman , Gordon , Perry , and and Consedine . We learn that this Lodge is about to open a Lodge of Instruction . The preliminary arrangements have all been completed , and its meetings fixed for the first and third Tuesdays in each month , from 7 * 30 to 9 ' 30 p . m .
Westbourne Lodge ( No . 1 , 035 ) . — This Lodge assembled for the first time after its consecration at Bro . Bailey ' s , the Manor House Tavern , Westbourneterrace , North Harrow-road , on Thursday , the 18 th inst ., when the W . M . Bro . A . D . Loewenstark presided . Bros . Bailey , Little , Solomon , Benner , Neimke , Bichards , and Govier having given satisfactory proof of their progress in Masonry , they were passed to the Second Degree . Messrs . George Nichols , John Turner , and Tobias Cohen were then initiated into the mysteries of
Freemasonry . Ballots were taken for the admission as joining members of Bros . James Taylor ( P . M . 168 ) and Pochard Lyne ( No . 185 ) , which proved unanimous in their favour . Upon concluding the labours of the Lodge , the Brethren adjourned to a substantial supper , provided by the worthy host , Bro . Bailey . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk , not forgetting the health of "The Initiates , " which was replied to by Bro . Cohen , who said that , having had the pleasure of being initiated as a Brother of the honourable Craft , and also of hearing his health proposed and responded to by the Brethren , he felt that he
laboured under a great difficulty in replying in an efficient manner to the honour conferred on him . They were doubtless aware that the great King David learned two things from the wise counsellor Ahithophel ; and having been thus taught'by one who , though perhaps his superior in knowledge in these two matters , was doubtless much his inferior in general learning , that King thought fit to honour him with the titles of rabbi , preceptor , and friend . How then could he ( Bro . Cohen ) , who had had the honour of learning from the Brethren
so many things , find words sufficiently expressive to convey the terms in which he ought to speak of them ? He must , therefore , refrain from alluding further to a subject to which he was sure he could not do sufficient justice ; but he trusted that his after conduct in reference to the proceedings of that night would prove to them more forcibly than words- that he fully appreciated the groat dignity conferred on him by being initiated a member of their honourable Order . Bro . Loewenstark and his officers were highly complimented for the very creditable way in which the business of the Lodge had been conducted since its com-