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. J manner by Brq . Lyons , P . M . The Brethren then adjourned to the banquetinghall , where an entertainment was provided , only to be had at the hands of Messrs . Staples , the gentlemen to whom were intrusted the city entertainments given to the Emperor of the French , King of Sardinia , <& c . & c . The cloth having been removed , the Master proposed the health of the Queen , Grand Master , and Deputy Grand Master . The next toast proposed was the Benevolent Fund
attached to the Lodge , which was drunk with enthusiasm ; and donations to the amount of ten guineas added to the fund . Bro . Lyons , P . M ., then proposed the health of [ he W . M . Bro . S . G . Kisch , acknowledging the ability he displayed in conducting the affairs of the Lodge . Bro . Kisch expressed his thanks for the honour conferred , in the warm manner in which his name had been received by the whole of the Brethren , and was determined to spare no exertion to give satisfaction to the members during the remaining period of his year of office . The W . M . then proposed the health of the visitors , Bros . Lewis Solomon , P . M . ;
bheen , P . M . ; Scambler , P . M . ; Thompson , P . M . ; Williams , Foote , Bresslau , & c . & c . Bro . L . Solomon , P . M ., of the Regularity Lodge , expressed his thanks and satisfaction at the manner in which the Masonic business had been conducted , warmly eulogizing the W . M . for the proficiency displayed by him and all the officers in the discharge of their several duties . During the evening several vocalists were specially engaged , who added in no small degree to the harmony that characterized the whole of the entertainment , at once proving that in " Freemasonry" men of all creeds , grades , and countries , can pass a happy evening .
St . Paul ' s Lodge ( No . 229 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this Lodge on the 18 th March , Bro . Green , W . M ., P . Prov . G . D . for Herts , raised Bro . Brown to the Third Degree . Bros . Morhey and Leslie were amongst the visitors . Lodge of United Strength ( No . 276 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge took place at the Gun Tavern , Pimlico , on the 11 th March , Bro . Henry Carter , the W . M ., presiding . Bros . Hudson , Bull , and Foster , having proved themselves
competent , were passed to the Second Degree . The other business having been concluded , the Brethren adjourned to the banquet . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the W . M . drew the attention of the Lodge to a circular from Bro . Grimstone , who is exerting himself on behalf of Bro . Coggin . The W . M . kindly headed the list with a liberal subscription , which example was followed by the Brethren present . Bro . Cowdrey , one of the committee , being present , thanked the Lodge for their kindness , and stated the subscription amounted to £ 5 .
St . Andeew ' s Lodge ( No . 281 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this Lodge held on the 6 th March , the W . M ., Bro . Dr . Paul , most ably initiated two gentlemen into Freemasonry , and raised a Brother to the Third Degree . Polish Lodge ( No . 778 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this Lodge held at the Freemasons' Tavern on the 13 th March , Bro . Detkins , W . M ., presiding , four gentlemen were initiated into the Order , and a duly qualified Brother raised to
the Third Degree . Canonbury Lodge ( No . 955 ) . —The first meeting of this Lodge since its consecration , a report of which will be found in our last number , took place at the Canon bury Tavern , St . Mary ' s-road , Islington , on Tuesday evening , the 11 th of March , Bro . J . A . Duff Filer , W . M . The proceedings were of a formal character , and had reference chiefly to matters of private Lodge business , approval of bylaws , & c . Very many propositions for the good of Freemasonry in general and the Lodge in particular having been made , and the Lodge closed in due form , the Brethren retired to refreshment , which Bro . Todd had supplied in first-rate style . Although only a small party stayed to the banquet , we have rarely , if ever , witnessed more cordiality of feeling and true Masonic kindness than existed at the Oanonbury Board .
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. J manner by Brq . Lyons , P . M . The Brethren then adjourned to the banquetinghall , where an entertainment was provided , only to be had at the hands of Messrs . Staples , the gentlemen to whom were intrusted the city entertainments given to the Emperor of the French , King of Sardinia , <& c . & c . The cloth having been removed , the Master proposed the health of the Queen , Grand Master , and Deputy Grand Master . The next toast proposed was the Benevolent Fund
attached to the Lodge , which was drunk with enthusiasm ; and donations to the amount of ten guineas added to the fund . Bro . Lyons , P . M ., then proposed the health of [ he W . M . Bro . S . G . Kisch , acknowledging the ability he displayed in conducting the affairs of the Lodge . Bro . Kisch expressed his thanks for the honour conferred , in the warm manner in which his name had been received by the whole of the Brethren , and was determined to spare no exertion to give satisfaction to the members during the remaining period of his year of office . The W . M . then proposed the health of the visitors , Bros . Lewis Solomon , P . M . ;
bheen , P . M . ; Scambler , P . M . ; Thompson , P . M . ; Williams , Foote , Bresslau , & c . & c . Bro . L . Solomon , P . M ., of the Regularity Lodge , expressed his thanks and satisfaction at the manner in which the Masonic business had been conducted , warmly eulogizing the W . M . for the proficiency displayed by him and all the officers in the discharge of their several duties . During the evening several vocalists were specially engaged , who added in no small degree to the harmony that characterized the whole of the entertainment , at once proving that in " Freemasonry" men of all creeds , grades , and countries , can pass a happy evening .
St . Paul ' s Lodge ( No . 229 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this Lodge on the 18 th March , Bro . Green , W . M ., P . Prov . G . D . for Herts , raised Bro . Brown to the Third Degree . Bros . Morhey and Leslie were amongst the visitors . Lodge of United Strength ( No . 276 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge took place at the Gun Tavern , Pimlico , on the 11 th March , Bro . Henry Carter , the W . M ., presiding . Bros . Hudson , Bull , and Foster , having proved themselves
competent , were passed to the Second Degree . The other business having been concluded , the Brethren adjourned to the banquet . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the W . M . drew the attention of the Lodge to a circular from Bro . Grimstone , who is exerting himself on behalf of Bro . Coggin . The W . M . kindly headed the list with a liberal subscription , which example was followed by the Brethren present . Bro . Cowdrey , one of the committee , being present , thanked the Lodge for their kindness , and stated the subscription amounted to £ 5 .
St . Andeew ' s Lodge ( No . 281 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this Lodge held on the 6 th March , the W . M ., Bro . Dr . Paul , most ably initiated two gentlemen into Freemasonry , and raised a Brother to the Third Degree . Polish Lodge ( No . 778 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this Lodge held at the Freemasons' Tavern on the 13 th March , Bro . Detkins , W . M ., presiding , four gentlemen were initiated into the Order , and a duly qualified Brother raised to
the Third Degree . Canonbury Lodge ( No . 955 ) . —The first meeting of this Lodge since its consecration , a report of which will be found in our last number , took place at the Canon bury Tavern , St . Mary ' s-road , Islington , on Tuesday evening , the 11 th of March , Bro . J . A . Duff Filer , W . M . The proceedings were of a formal character , and had reference chiefly to matters of private Lodge business , approval of bylaws , & c . Very many propositions for the good of Freemasonry in general and the Lodge in particular having been made , and the Lodge closed in due form , the Brethren retired to refreshment , which Bro . Todd had supplied in first-rate style . Although only a small party stayed to the banquet , we have rarely , if ever , witnessed more cordiality of feeling and true Masonic kindness than existed at the Oanonbury Board .