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The Masonic Mimoe.
St . Luke ' s ^ odob , ( No . 168 ) . —This prosperous Lodge held a meeting of emergency at the Commercial Hall , King ' s Road , Chelsea , on Monday , July 19 th , to initiate two gentlemen into the mysteries of Freemasonry , and pass two Brethren to the degree of FelloAV Craft . It is unnecessary to say how the ceremonies were performed , when we mention that Bro . Collard , P . M . 209 , is the Worshipful
Master . The Masonic business being ended , the Brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , and spent one of the happiest of evenings . The visitors present were—Bros . Blackburn , P . M . 169 ; Bro , G . Collard , 201 ; and Moore , 206 ; who expressed their admiration ofthe working of the Lodge , and their thanks for the hospitality they had enjoyed . It was announced that another emergency would be held on that day fortnight , to initiate two other gentlemen into the Craft .
St . James * Union Lodge ( No . 211 ) . —The summer festival of this Lodge took place at Broxbourne , on Thursday , July 2 2 nd , nearly fifty ladies and gentlemen being present . At two o ' clock the company sat down to a splendid banquet , in a spacious tent , most elegantly decorated with flowers , & c , each lady being presented with a beautiful bouquet by the worthy host , Brother Beddingfield . Brother Crofton , W . M ., presided , supported by Brothers John Gurton , P . M . and Treasurer ; Leyser , P . M . ; Kennedy , P . M . ; Buckingham , Stacey , S . W . Jackson , W . H .
Roberts , Daniel Roberts , Martin , Bramwell , Jeifs , Reader , Larter and Lacon , Secretary , of No . 211 ; and by Brothers Franks , No . 1 , Scotland ; Caldwell , No . 25 ; Stocker , No . 22 ; and many other visitors . The occasion was rendered particularly interesting by there being as many ladies as gentlemen , a rare occurrence at such meetings . Upon the conclusion of the dinner , the W . M . proposed " " The Queen , " which was received with the usual demonstrations , followed by the National Anthem , admirably sung by Brothers Gurton , Bradley , & c .
This was followed by the health of the M . W . G . M , and Deputy G . M ,, after which Brother Gurton proposed " The health of the W . M ., " paying him a well-deserved compliment for his attention to the comforts of the Brethren and ladies . The W . M . gracefully acknowledged the toast , and proposed " The Treasurer /' saying , that the ladies were particularly indebted to Brother Gurton , not only for the summer festivals , but also for the promotion of the Avinter balls of the St . James ' Lodge , which had given such satisfaction to their wives , sisters , and sweethearts ,
showing that Masonry was not quite so selfish as had been represented . Brother Gurton briefly returned thanks . " The Ladies" Avere afterwards toasted , which drew forth a A ery humorous speech from Brother Jackson . After this , the company proceeded to the lawn , and commenced dancing to the enlivening strains of an excellent quadrille band , provided by Brother Taylor and led by Brother Bradley . The company returned to town highly delighted Avith the day ' s amusements—thanks being given first to Brother Beddingfield for the excellence of his arrangements .
St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 281 ) . —The anniversary festival of this Lodge Avas held on Thursday , Julyl 5 th , atthe Ship Hotel , Greenwich , under the able presidency of the W . M ., Brother Alfred B . Richards , supported by a large number of Brethren , among whom were Brothers Messent , S . W . ; Paul , P . M . ; West , P . M . and Secretary ; W . Aubyn , S . D . ; W . Warn , J . D . ; Sergeant , Hibberd , Coster , Percival , A . Wells , Curtis , and others . The healths of the Queen , Prince of Wales , the Earl of Zetland , & c , followed the dinner , each toast being proposed by the W . M ., Avith
his usual good taste . Brother West , as the father of the Lodge , returned thanks for the P . M . s , and dilated upon the great good resulting from associations which had for their basis the amelioration of the condition of their fellow-creatures ; at the head of such associations , he said ; stood Freemasonry—an institution to which it was an honour to belong , advocating as it does the dissemination and practice of the best principles of human nature . Several other toasts and speeches followed , and the Brethren returned to town at an early hour .
Belgrave Lodge ( No . 1051 . )—The consecration of this recent addition to the list of London Lodges was appointed for Tuesday , July 20 th , and the house chosen for its reception is the Gun Tavern , Lupus Street , Piinlico , or as the world of
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The Masonic Mimoe.
St . Luke ' s ^ odob , ( No . 168 ) . —This prosperous Lodge held a meeting of emergency at the Commercial Hall , King ' s Road , Chelsea , on Monday , July 19 th , to initiate two gentlemen into the mysteries of Freemasonry , and pass two Brethren to the degree of FelloAV Craft . It is unnecessary to say how the ceremonies were performed , when we mention that Bro . Collard , P . M . 209 , is the Worshipful
Master . The Masonic business being ended , the Brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , and spent one of the happiest of evenings . The visitors present were—Bros . Blackburn , P . M . 169 ; Bro , G . Collard , 201 ; and Moore , 206 ; who expressed their admiration ofthe working of the Lodge , and their thanks for the hospitality they had enjoyed . It was announced that another emergency would be held on that day fortnight , to initiate two other gentlemen into the Craft .
St . James * Union Lodge ( No . 211 ) . —The summer festival of this Lodge took place at Broxbourne , on Thursday , July 2 2 nd , nearly fifty ladies and gentlemen being present . At two o ' clock the company sat down to a splendid banquet , in a spacious tent , most elegantly decorated with flowers , & c , each lady being presented with a beautiful bouquet by the worthy host , Brother Beddingfield . Brother Crofton , W . M ., presided , supported by Brothers John Gurton , P . M . and Treasurer ; Leyser , P . M . ; Kennedy , P . M . ; Buckingham , Stacey , S . W . Jackson , W . H .
Roberts , Daniel Roberts , Martin , Bramwell , Jeifs , Reader , Larter and Lacon , Secretary , of No . 211 ; and by Brothers Franks , No . 1 , Scotland ; Caldwell , No . 25 ; Stocker , No . 22 ; and many other visitors . The occasion was rendered particularly interesting by there being as many ladies as gentlemen , a rare occurrence at such meetings . Upon the conclusion of the dinner , the W . M . proposed " " The Queen , " which was received with the usual demonstrations , followed by the National Anthem , admirably sung by Brothers Gurton , Bradley , & c .
This was followed by the health of the M . W . G . M , and Deputy G . M ,, after which Brother Gurton proposed " The health of the W . M ., " paying him a well-deserved compliment for his attention to the comforts of the Brethren and ladies . The W . M . gracefully acknowledged the toast , and proposed " The Treasurer /' saying , that the ladies were particularly indebted to Brother Gurton , not only for the summer festivals , but also for the promotion of the Avinter balls of the St . James ' Lodge , which had given such satisfaction to their wives , sisters , and sweethearts ,
showing that Masonry was not quite so selfish as had been represented . Brother Gurton briefly returned thanks . " The Ladies" Avere afterwards toasted , which drew forth a A ery humorous speech from Brother Jackson . After this , the company proceeded to the lawn , and commenced dancing to the enlivening strains of an excellent quadrille band , provided by Brother Taylor and led by Brother Bradley . The company returned to town highly delighted Avith the day ' s amusements—thanks being given first to Brother Beddingfield for the excellence of his arrangements .
St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 281 ) . —The anniversary festival of this Lodge Avas held on Thursday , Julyl 5 th , atthe Ship Hotel , Greenwich , under the able presidency of the W . M ., Brother Alfred B . Richards , supported by a large number of Brethren , among whom were Brothers Messent , S . W . ; Paul , P . M . ; West , P . M . and Secretary ; W . Aubyn , S . D . ; W . Warn , J . D . ; Sergeant , Hibberd , Coster , Percival , A . Wells , Curtis , and others . The healths of the Queen , Prince of Wales , the Earl of Zetland , & c , followed the dinner , each toast being proposed by the W . M ., Avith
his usual good taste . Brother West , as the father of the Lodge , returned thanks for the P . M . s , and dilated upon the great good resulting from associations which had for their basis the amelioration of the condition of their fellow-creatures ; at the head of such associations , he said ; stood Freemasonry—an institution to which it was an honour to belong , advocating as it does the dissemination and practice of the best principles of human nature . Several other toasts and speeches followed , and the Brethren returned to town at an early hour .
Belgrave Lodge ( No . 1051 . )—The consecration of this recent addition to the list of London Lodges was appointed for Tuesday , July 20 th , and the house chosen for its reception is the Gun Tavern , Lupus Street , Piinlico , or as the world of