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volent objects and moralizing tendency . He ardently recommended the practice of its prudential , orderly , and sympathetic precepts to all the Brothers present . A similar address was delivered by the R . W . Prov . G . M ., who strenuously recommended the brothers present to cultivate the benevolent principles of the Order towards all who were overtaken by unavoidable misfortunes , but to discourage the mistaken idea , which some persons appeared to entertain , to the effect that Masonry was an institution desirable to be a member of on account of beneficial interests .

The W . M ., Wardens , and other of the Fawcett Lodge were installed into their respective offices , viz . ;—Bros . John Crossby , W . M . ; John Wright Tate , S . W . ; Edward Evans , J . W . ; James Patterson , Treasurer ; St . John Crooks , Secretary ; Robert Naylor , J . D . ; James Hamilton , J . D . ; Martin Lonie ^ jun ., D . C . ; Thomas Hanson , I . G . ; W . L . Gordon , GeorgeElwin , Stewards ; W . M . Laws , Tyler .

The officers respectively took their places . After a few befitting remarks from the Master , a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the R . W . Prov . G . M ., J . Fawcett , for the kindness he had manifested and the facility he had afforded to the promoters of the Fawcett Lodge , to which the Prov . G . M . made a suitable reply .

The Lodge was closed in due form , and the company retired to allow the room to be prepared for dinner , to which about fifty members afterwards sat down . Dinner being over , and the cloth withdrawn , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and mutually acknowledged , and the evening was spent with that conviviality that has ever distinguished the Craft .

ESSEX . Chelmspord . —Lodge of Good Fellowship ( No . 343 ) . —At a numerous meeting of this Lodge held in March , Bro . James Wilson was raised to the 3 rd Degree in a very impressive manner by Bro . Burton , P . M . and Prov . G . Sec , during the temporary absence of Bro . Savel , the W . M ., in the presence of the Y . W . Bro . Skinner , D . Prov . G . M . Bro . Thomas Yesper , P . M ., of Nos . 112 and 812 , was duly elected a member of the Lodge .

At the meeting of the Lodge on the 17 th of April , the Rev . Bro . C . M . Arnold , M . A ., head master of the grammar school , was proposed by the D . Prov . G . M . as a joining member . The lectures of the 1 st Degree were ably worked under the presidency of Bro . Wilson , P . M . and P . Prov . G . D . C . ; and after an elegant repast the Brethren separated , highly gratified with the proceedings of the evening , and with the truly Masonic bearing of the Y . W . D . Prov . G . M . and his officers who were present .

A very effective Lodge of Instruction is held on the Monday preceding each regular Lodge meeting at Bro , Durrant ' s , the White Hart Hotel , at which many Brethren of the surrounding neighbourhood attend , with much benefit to themselves and the Craft . Booking . —North Essex LodgeQSo . 817 ) . —At a numerous meeting of the members of this influential Lodge , held at the White Hart Hotel on Monday , 21 st April , for the installation of Bro . E . Haidon , by the W . Bro . P . Matthews , P . M . No . 11 , and Prov . G . J . W ., the R . W , Bro . R . J . Bagshaw , Prov . G . M . of Essex , and the

Y . W . Bro . Major Skinner , Y . W . D . Prov . G . M ., favoured the Lodge with their presence , attended by many of the Prov . Grand Officers . The W . Bro . Hustler , P . M ., opened the Lodge . The ceremony of installation was most ably performed ; and the newly-installed Master appointed and invested his Officers , Bros . Augustus Cunnington , S . W . ; the Rev . Wm . Spencer Hemming , M . A ., J . W . ; the Rev . Robert Chapman Webb , M . A ., S . D . ; Wm . Philip Honey wood , Treas . ; Win . Holmes , Sec . ; James Cardinall ( an old and efficient member ) , I . G . ; and James Randall , Tyler .

After a very impressive address , on the advantages and religious value of Freemasonry , by the R . W . Prov . G . M ., the Lodge was adjourned , and the Brethren retired to the handsome banquet-room , and partook of a most liberal entertainment , provided for them by Bro . Thomas . Our rant , P . M ., No . 343 , the host VOI # . II . 2 T