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Masonic rule which had just been explained to him . The visitors present were Bros . Beard , No . 118 ; Bollinger , No . 183 ; Harper , No . ^ 255 ; and Sh een , P . M . No . 237 . We may add that the new and spacious Lodge-room was opened on this occasion , and we would suggest to our Brethren who contemplate a change , or are seeking other quarters , to give it their inspection . The newly-established Mark
Lodge , ^ The Thistle , " has adopted this as their head quarters J | the ^ Chapter has likewise removed here ; and we understand that a numerous city Lodge will most probably follow . Whether as regards the arrangements of the cuisine , the excellence of the wines , or the unremitting attention of Bro . Quelch and his amiable partner to the requirements and comfort of the Brethren / this ancient hostelrie will bear comparison with any similar establishment .
Joppa Lodge ( No . 223 ) . ~ The members of this Lodge met on Monday , May 4 , at the Albion Tavern ; the only business of importance being the conferring of the 2 nd Degree upon Bro . Isaac Lyons , which was admirably given by Bro . Alexander , W . M ., and well received by the new inember . Percy Lodge ( No . 234 ) . —It is not often that the proceedings of this admirable Lodge are detailed in our Masonic intelligence , although , as far as the working is concerned , it is equal to any in the Craft ; and no wonder , when it boasts of such a
P . M . and Instructor as the veteran Bro . Key , so celebrated for his Masonic lore that the late Bro . Peter Gilkes left him by will the £ 100 diamond jewel presented him by the Craft ; and for the zeal that Bro . Key has shown in Masonry , witness the Gravesend Lodges , the Suffolk Lodges , the Boyal York Lodge , No . 7 , and the Chapter which he attached to that Lodge . We most fervently say , long may he wear the jewel as a worthy representative of that departed Brother . The Brethren met on the second Tuesday in the past month at Bro . Painter ' s , the Ship and
Turtle , Leadenhall-street , for the purpose of presenting a gold jewel to their worthy P . M . and Treasurer , Bro . John Thorn , who has been a member of the Lodge over twenty-five years , has filled every office in the Lodge , and for ten years acted as Treasurer . The W . M ., Bro . George Lambert , P . M ., raised Bro . Marshall ( of Messrs . Green ' s , the ship-owners ' , service ) , to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., when the Brethren adjourned to a splendid banquet . After dinner , the W . M . presented the jewel to Bro . Thorn , paying a welhmerited tribute to that
excellent Brother , and expressing the deep sense of obligation entertained by every member of the Lodge toward him for his unwearied services . Bro . P . M . Thorn acknowledged the jewel and speech in suitable terms , thanking the Brethren for their kindness , and assuring them that he was always delighted to meet the Percy men , and as a proof , that he had enjoyed their society over a quarter of a century . Perfect harmony pervaded the meeting , and the Brethren "broke up ,
hoping to meet at Bro . Quartermaine ' s , Ship Hotel , Greenwich , on the second Tuesday in July . The visitors were Bros . Baxter , G . Steward , No . 8 ; Marrillier , P . M . No . 23 ; Kent , Prov . G . M . South Australia ; G . Houghton , No . 118 ; Robinson , P . M . ; and G . Han nan ; " cum multis aliis , quae nunc praescribere longum est . "
St . Michael ' s Lodge ( No . 255 ) . —An Emergency Meeting of this Lodge was held at the George and Blue Boar , Holborn , on Tuesday , 12 th May , for the purpose of initiating Mr . Charles Kemp and Mr . W . LI . Walker into the mysteries of our ancient Order . The ceremonies were performed by the W . M ., Bro . Charles Capper , for the first time ., in a manner that augurs well for the future . The
business of the evening having concluded , the Brethren , to the number of twentyfive , retired to refreshment , and after a few hours' pleasurable converse and Masonic harmony , separated , much delighted with the evening ' s entertainment . The visitors were Broa . Thomas Bohn , W . M . No . 955 ; William Beacham , S . W No . 593 ; Henry Baker , J . W . No . 219 ; and J . T . Matthews , J . W . No . ' 259 .
Lodge of Nine Muses ( No . 280 ) . —There was an Emergency Meeting of this Lodge on the 22 nd May , Bro . Tulloch , W . M ., in the chair . Bro . Tweeddale was raised to the degree of a Master Mason , and the proceedings of the evening were closed by a very elegant dinner . yol . in . 3 r
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Meteopoiitah.
Masonic rule which had just been explained to him . The visitors present were Bros . Beard , No . 118 ; Bollinger , No . 183 ; Harper , No . ^ 255 ; and Sh een , P . M . No . 237 . We may add that the new and spacious Lodge-room was opened on this occasion , and we would suggest to our Brethren who contemplate a change , or are seeking other quarters , to give it their inspection . The newly-established Mark
Lodge , ^ The Thistle , " has adopted this as their head quarters J | the ^ Chapter has likewise removed here ; and we understand that a numerous city Lodge will most probably follow . Whether as regards the arrangements of the cuisine , the excellence of the wines , or the unremitting attention of Bro . Quelch and his amiable partner to the requirements and comfort of the Brethren / this ancient hostelrie will bear comparison with any similar establishment .
Joppa Lodge ( No . 223 ) . ~ The members of this Lodge met on Monday , May 4 , at the Albion Tavern ; the only business of importance being the conferring of the 2 nd Degree upon Bro . Isaac Lyons , which was admirably given by Bro . Alexander , W . M ., and well received by the new inember . Percy Lodge ( No . 234 ) . —It is not often that the proceedings of this admirable Lodge are detailed in our Masonic intelligence , although , as far as the working is concerned , it is equal to any in the Craft ; and no wonder , when it boasts of such a
P . M . and Instructor as the veteran Bro . Key , so celebrated for his Masonic lore that the late Bro . Peter Gilkes left him by will the £ 100 diamond jewel presented him by the Craft ; and for the zeal that Bro . Key has shown in Masonry , witness the Gravesend Lodges , the Suffolk Lodges , the Boyal York Lodge , No . 7 , and the Chapter which he attached to that Lodge . We most fervently say , long may he wear the jewel as a worthy representative of that departed Brother . The Brethren met on the second Tuesday in the past month at Bro . Painter ' s , the Ship and
Turtle , Leadenhall-street , for the purpose of presenting a gold jewel to their worthy P . M . and Treasurer , Bro . John Thorn , who has been a member of the Lodge over twenty-five years , has filled every office in the Lodge , and for ten years acted as Treasurer . The W . M ., Bro . George Lambert , P . M ., raised Bro . Marshall ( of Messrs . Green ' s , the ship-owners ' , service ) , to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., when the Brethren adjourned to a splendid banquet . After dinner , the W . M . presented the jewel to Bro . Thorn , paying a welhmerited tribute to that
excellent Brother , and expressing the deep sense of obligation entertained by every member of the Lodge toward him for his unwearied services . Bro . P . M . Thorn acknowledged the jewel and speech in suitable terms , thanking the Brethren for their kindness , and assuring them that he was always delighted to meet the Percy men , and as a proof , that he had enjoyed their society over a quarter of a century . Perfect harmony pervaded the meeting , and the Brethren "broke up ,
hoping to meet at Bro . Quartermaine ' s , Ship Hotel , Greenwich , on the second Tuesday in July . The visitors were Bros . Baxter , G . Steward , No . 8 ; Marrillier , P . M . No . 23 ; Kent , Prov . G . M . South Australia ; G . Houghton , No . 118 ; Robinson , P . M . ; and G . Han nan ; " cum multis aliis , quae nunc praescribere longum est . "
St . Michael ' s Lodge ( No . 255 ) . —An Emergency Meeting of this Lodge was held at the George and Blue Boar , Holborn , on Tuesday , 12 th May , for the purpose of initiating Mr . Charles Kemp and Mr . W . LI . Walker into the mysteries of our ancient Order . The ceremonies were performed by the W . M ., Bro . Charles Capper , for the first time ., in a manner that augurs well for the future . The
business of the evening having concluded , the Brethren , to the number of twentyfive , retired to refreshment , and after a few hours' pleasurable converse and Masonic harmony , separated , much delighted with the evening ' s entertainment . The visitors were Broa . Thomas Bohn , W . M . No . 955 ; William Beacham , S . W No . 593 ; Henry Baker , J . W . No . 219 ; and J . T . Matthews , J . W . No . ' 259 .
Lodge of Nine Muses ( No . 280 ) . —There was an Emergency Meeting of this Lodge on the 22 nd May , Bro . Tulloch , W . M ., in the chair . Bro . Tweeddale was raised to the degree of a Master Mason , and the proceedings of the evening were closed by a very elegant dinner . yol . in . 3 r