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on account of severe ilhi * sk *__ Bro . Moses had held the ¦ ' office , of Treasurer of this Lodge for upwards of forty years ; and he ( the W . M . ) fervently hoped the G-reat Architect of the Universe would spare him for many years to come . Before the conclusion of the evening ,. it was proposed and seconded that a dispensation should be applied for , to enable Bro . Lyon to introduce his second son , Mr . Isaac
Lyon , into the Order , he not being of the full age required by the Masonic law . Lodge of Confidence ( No . 228 ) . — ThisLodge held its usual monthly meeting on Monday , 8 th March , at Anderton ' s Hotel , there being a good assemblage of the members . The W . M ., Bro . Jackson , presided , and performed the ceremony of initiation with a great deal of pathos , and impressed the initiate with an idea of the beauty of the Order . The W . M . also conferred the highest Degree in Craft Masonry upon a Brother . After which the Brethren retired to dinner , which was excellently served by the host , Bro . Clembw . The Brethren appeared to enjoy themselves ^ and separated early , highly delighted with the entertainment .
Lodge of Israel ( No . 247 ) . —At the regular meeting of this numerous Lodge , on Thursday , the 12 th of March , held at Seyd ' s Hotel , hi Finsbury Square , Bro . I . M . Isaacs , W . M ., the following gentlemen were initiated into Masonry : — Lazarus Sampson , Bobert Philip Noah , Thomas James Vallance , Henry Sibling , and Joseph Platnour . Bros . A . Solomon , D . Davis , S . Joseph , and Howell , were passed to the 2 nd Degree ; and Bros . S . Solomon , Bernanclez , Abrahams , and Clare ; were raised to the 3 rd Degree . The entire business , occupying five hours ,
was gone through by the W . M . most excellently . There was a full attendance oi the members , some new members proposed , and several more , we understand , are waiting for initiation . . We are gratified to report that the Benevolent Fund continues to increase . Lodge or United Strength ( No . 276 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this
Lodge , held at the Gun Tavern , Pimlico , on the 10 th March ., Bro . Carter , W . M . passed Bros . Hodgkin and Morris to the 2 nd Degree . The next meeting of this Lodge will be the last Masonic gathering at the Gun , which is about to be demolished for the Pimlico improvements . May we soon meet Bro . Backstraw in another , and , if possible , better house .
St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 281 ) . —This Lodge met on Thursday , the 5 th March , for the despatch of Masonic business , Bro . Pierce Egan , W . M ., presiding . The business consisted of advancing to a further Degree Bro . K . D . Hughes , which was admirably performed by the W . M . After which a very pleasing and elegant compliment was paid this Lodge by the presentation of a valuable Master ' s Jewel ,
by Bro . P . M . Benjamin . West , being that of the square , in solid gold , the seal of the Lodge attached thereto , to be worn by the W . M . and his successors in office . It was resolved that the same be accepted , and that the warmest thanks of the Brethren be proffered to Bro , P . M . West , for his munificent present . Bro . West thereupon invested Bro . Eganwith the Jewel , in a neat speech redolent of Masonic kindly expressions of his regard to this Lodge , which he had had the pleasure of being associated with for many years . The W . M ., in returning thanks , alluded to the honour done tho Lodge by the kind donor of the Jewel in a feeling and eloquent speech . These matters ended , the Brethren adjourned to banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to .
Lodge of Union ( No . 318 ) . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at the Preemasons' Tavern , on Monday , the 2 nd of March , Bro . Luff , W . M ., presiding . The business before the Lodge was the ceremonies of tho various Degrees , the performance of which was admirably rendered by the W . M ., assisted by his Officers . Other business having been despatched , the Brethren adjourned to dinner , and spent a most harmonious evening .
Polish National Lodge ( No . 7 78 ) .---This distinguished Lodge resumed its Masonic labours on Thursday , the 12 th March , at the PrecmasonB- ' Tavern , W . M . Bro . Johnson , presiding with his usual ability ; the business being the advancement of two Brothers to the 2 nd and 3 rd Degrees , which ceremonies were performed by the W . M . with his accustomed taste , The Brethren appeared in VOL . HI . 2 B
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Metkopolita.It.
on account of severe ilhi * sk *__ Bro . Moses had held the ¦ ' office , of Treasurer of this Lodge for upwards of forty years ; and he ( the W . M . ) fervently hoped the G-reat Architect of the Universe would spare him for many years to come . Before the conclusion of the evening ,. it was proposed and seconded that a dispensation should be applied for , to enable Bro . Lyon to introduce his second son , Mr . Isaac
Lyon , into the Order , he not being of the full age required by the Masonic law . Lodge of Confidence ( No . 228 ) . — ThisLodge held its usual monthly meeting on Monday , 8 th March , at Anderton ' s Hotel , there being a good assemblage of the members . The W . M ., Bro . Jackson , presided , and performed the ceremony of initiation with a great deal of pathos , and impressed the initiate with an idea of the beauty of the Order . The W . M . also conferred the highest Degree in Craft Masonry upon a Brother . After which the Brethren retired to dinner , which was excellently served by the host , Bro . Clembw . The Brethren appeared to enjoy themselves ^ and separated early , highly delighted with the entertainment .
Lodge of Israel ( No . 247 ) . —At the regular meeting of this numerous Lodge , on Thursday , the 12 th of March , held at Seyd ' s Hotel , hi Finsbury Square , Bro . I . M . Isaacs , W . M ., the following gentlemen were initiated into Masonry : — Lazarus Sampson , Bobert Philip Noah , Thomas James Vallance , Henry Sibling , and Joseph Platnour . Bros . A . Solomon , D . Davis , S . Joseph , and Howell , were passed to the 2 nd Degree ; and Bros . S . Solomon , Bernanclez , Abrahams , and Clare ; were raised to the 3 rd Degree . The entire business , occupying five hours ,
was gone through by the W . M . most excellently . There was a full attendance oi the members , some new members proposed , and several more , we understand , are waiting for initiation . . We are gratified to report that the Benevolent Fund continues to increase . Lodge or United Strength ( No . 276 ) . —At the monthly meeting of this
Lodge , held at the Gun Tavern , Pimlico , on the 10 th March ., Bro . Carter , W . M . passed Bros . Hodgkin and Morris to the 2 nd Degree . The next meeting of this Lodge will be the last Masonic gathering at the Gun , which is about to be demolished for the Pimlico improvements . May we soon meet Bro . Backstraw in another , and , if possible , better house .
St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 281 ) . —This Lodge met on Thursday , the 5 th March , for the despatch of Masonic business , Bro . Pierce Egan , W . M ., presiding . The business consisted of advancing to a further Degree Bro . K . D . Hughes , which was admirably performed by the W . M . After which a very pleasing and elegant compliment was paid this Lodge by the presentation of a valuable Master ' s Jewel ,
by Bro . P . M . Benjamin . West , being that of the square , in solid gold , the seal of the Lodge attached thereto , to be worn by the W . M . and his successors in office . It was resolved that the same be accepted , and that the warmest thanks of the Brethren be proffered to Bro , P . M . West , for his munificent present . Bro . West thereupon invested Bro . Eganwith the Jewel , in a neat speech redolent of Masonic kindly expressions of his regard to this Lodge , which he had had the pleasure of being associated with for many years . The W . M ., in returning thanks , alluded to the honour done tho Lodge by the kind donor of the Jewel in a feeling and eloquent speech . These matters ended , the Brethren adjourned to banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to .
Lodge of Union ( No . 318 ) . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at the Preemasons' Tavern , on Monday , the 2 nd of March , Bro . Luff , W . M ., presiding . The business before the Lodge was the ceremonies of tho various Degrees , the performance of which was admirably rendered by the W . M ., assisted by his Officers . Other business having been despatched , the Brethren adjourned to dinner , and spent a most harmonious evening .
Polish National Lodge ( No . 7 78 ) .---This distinguished Lodge resumed its Masonic labours on Thursday , the 12 th March , at the PrecmasonB- ' Tavern , W . M . Bro . Johnson , presiding with his usual ability ; the business being the advancement of two Brothers to the 2 nd and 3 rd Degrees , which ceremonies were performed by the W . M . with his accustomed taste , The Brethren appeared in VOL . HI . 2 B