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The M As Oni G Mi Be 0 E.
of the presence of a G-rand Officer in the person of Bro . Shuttleworth , representative of the Grand Lodge in Switzerland , who would hot have been appointed to that distinguished office unless of acknowledged worth and ability . Bro . Shuttle - worth , in returning thanks for the Grand Officers , expressed his opinion that there had been a laxity in the representation of the Grand Lodge of England in foreign countries , and that it was necessary that new blood should be introduced ; this ; , he was happy to say , had been done to some extent , and with the best effect . With
regard to himself , he could but express his thanks for the hospitable manner in which he had been received , and trusted that he should have the pleasure of meeting the Brethren in Switzerland , and showing them the manner in which Masonry was worked in that country . The health of the W . M . was drunk with much warmth , with thanks for the very able manner in which he had performed the ceremony of raising , and the courteous manner in which he presided at the
banquet . After thanking the Brethren , the W . M . proposed the health of the Past Masters , and expressed his obligations to them severally ' for their eminent services to the Lodge , and their readiness at all times to render assistance . Be also proposed the health of the visitor , Bro . Lazarus , thanking him for the pleasure of his company . He likewise gave the health of the Officers , arid thanked them for their attendance to the various duties .
Lodge of Emulation ( No . 21 ) .---The meeting on Monday , 19 th inst ., as regards business , was a blank , The only matter for record was the universally expressed regret at the absence of Bro . Howell , W . M ., who , in addition to his many social and other good qualities , has won for himself the esteem and admiration of the Brethren by the manner in which he discharges his duties as hon . surgeon to the Girls' School . In this capacity his constant attention and unwearying kindness are beyond all praise , deserving alike public mention and approbation . Messrs . Staples provided a banquet in their usual style of
excellence , and Bro . Wing , P . M ., by the way in which he presided , added not a little to the enjoyment of the evening . The health of the W . M . was most cordially received , and responded to by Bro . J . Symonds , the immediate P . M ., whose warm interest in the Boys' School election bad detained him to an hour too late to admit of taking his place at the head of the table . The visitors were Bros . Dr . Hinxman , Grand Steward and W . M . No . 27 ; P . Binckes , P . M . No . 11 ; Holman , No . 20 ; Herapath , No . 32 ; Baker , No . 206 ; Jones , No . 223 ; and Warrick . No . 329 .
Lodge of Felicity ( No . 66 ) . —A meeting of this excellent Lodge was held at the London Tavern , on Monday , April 19 , Bro . II . Kynaston , W . M ., presiding . Bro . W . B . Graham , S . W . and P . G . Steward , was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Staples re-elected Treas . for the twenty-sixth time . The Brethren to the number of twenty then adjourned to banquet , the visitors being : —
Bros . Crohn , G . Sec . for German Cor . ; W . P . Newton , W . M . No . 830 ; the Rev . — Westall ; Weichbrodt , P . M . No . 289 ; Willtnott , P . M . No . 57 ; Stewart , & c . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk : Bro . Crohn returning thanks for the G . Officers , and Bro . Newton for the visitors . A very large gathering is expected at the next meeting to do honour to the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro , Graham .
Eastern Star Lodge ( No . 112 ) . —The last meeting for the season of the above Lodge took place at the Wade ' s Arms , Poplar , on the 14 th inst ., Bro . George Allison , W . M ., presiding , supported by a large number of members , including several P . Ms . It being announced that a candidate was in readiness ( Mr . Sharpe )
the W . M . resigned his chair to the Treasurer and P . M ., Pro . W . W . Davis , who expressed a desire to perform , the initiation , tho candidate heing a particular friend and protege" of his . Th « ceremony was well performed , and the new made Brother received the congi \* itulations of tho members . The Master having resumed , his seat , another candidate for Masonic favours was introduced in the person of Mr . Frederick Levcquo , who also received the honour of initiationthe ceremony in tho hands of the W . M . losing none of its prestige . After this a
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The M As Oni G Mi Be 0 E.
of the presence of a G-rand Officer in the person of Bro . Shuttleworth , representative of the Grand Lodge in Switzerland , who would hot have been appointed to that distinguished office unless of acknowledged worth and ability . Bro . Shuttle - worth , in returning thanks for the Grand Officers , expressed his opinion that there had been a laxity in the representation of the Grand Lodge of England in foreign countries , and that it was necessary that new blood should be introduced ; this ; , he was happy to say , had been done to some extent , and with the best effect . With
regard to himself , he could but express his thanks for the hospitable manner in which he had been received , and trusted that he should have the pleasure of meeting the Brethren in Switzerland , and showing them the manner in which Masonry was worked in that country . The health of the W . M . was drunk with much warmth , with thanks for the very able manner in which he had performed the ceremony of raising , and the courteous manner in which he presided at the
banquet . After thanking the Brethren , the W . M . proposed the health of the Past Masters , and expressed his obligations to them severally ' for their eminent services to the Lodge , and their readiness at all times to render assistance . Be also proposed the health of the visitor , Bro . Lazarus , thanking him for the pleasure of his company . He likewise gave the health of the Officers , arid thanked them for their attendance to the various duties .
Lodge of Emulation ( No . 21 ) .---The meeting on Monday , 19 th inst ., as regards business , was a blank , The only matter for record was the universally expressed regret at the absence of Bro . Howell , W . M ., who , in addition to his many social and other good qualities , has won for himself the esteem and admiration of the Brethren by the manner in which he discharges his duties as hon . surgeon to the Girls' School . In this capacity his constant attention and unwearying kindness are beyond all praise , deserving alike public mention and approbation . Messrs . Staples provided a banquet in their usual style of
excellence , and Bro . Wing , P . M ., by the way in which he presided , added not a little to the enjoyment of the evening . The health of the W . M . was most cordially received , and responded to by Bro . J . Symonds , the immediate P . M ., whose warm interest in the Boys' School election bad detained him to an hour too late to admit of taking his place at the head of the table . The visitors were Bros . Dr . Hinxman , Grand Steward and W . M . No . 27 ; P . Binckes , P . M . No . 11 ; Holman , No . 20 ; Herapath , No . 32 ; Baker , No . 206 ; Jones , No . 223 ; and Warrick . No . 329 .
Lodge of Felicity ( No . 66 ) . —A meeting of this excellent Lodge was held at the London Tavern , on Monday , April 19 , Bro . II . Kynaston , W . M ., presiding . Bro . W . B . Graham , S . W . and P . G . Steward , was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Staples re-elected Treas . for the twenty-sixth time . The Brethren to the number of twenty then adjourned to banquet , the visitors being : —
Bros . Crohn , G . Sec . for German Cor . ; W . P . Newton , W . M . No . 830 ; the Rev . — Westall ; Weichbrodt , P . M . No . 289 ; Willtnott , P . M . No . 57 ; Stewart , & c . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk : Bro . Crohn returning thanks for the G . Officers , and Bro . Newton for the visitors . A very large gathering is expected at the next meeting to do honour to the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro , Graham .
Eastern Star Lodge ( No . 112 ) . —The last meeting for the season of the above Lodge took place at the Wade ' s Arms , Poplar , on the 14 th inst ., Bro . George Allison , W . M ., presiding , supported by a large number of members , including several P . Ms . It being announced that a candidate was in readiness ( Mr . Sharpe )
the W . M . resigned his chair to the Treasurer and P . M ., Pro . W . W . Davis , who expressed a desire to perform , the initiation , tho candidate heing a particular friend and protege" of his . Th « ceremony was well performed , and the new made Brother received the congi \* itulations of tho members . The Master having resumed , his seat , another candidate for Masonic favours was introduced in the person of Mr . Frederick Levcquo , who also received the honour of initiationthe ceremony in tho hands of the W . M . losing none of its prestige . After this a