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Metropolitan.
Monlay , 23 rd . —Lodge , Salisbury ( 630 ) , Dean-street , Soho . Wednesday , 25 th— Chapter . —Union of Waterloo ( 13 ) , Woolwich Masonic Festival , Royal Standard , Blackkeath . Thursday , 26 t 7 i . —General Committee , Girls'School , at 12 . Friday , 27 th . —Lodge , High Cross ( 1056 ) , Northumberland Park Hotel , Tottenham . House Committee , Boys ' School , at 4 . [ The appointments of Lodges of Instruction will appear in the last number of each month . ]
Egbert Burns ( No . 25 . ) - —On Tuesday , August 10 th , an emergency meeting of this numerous Lodge was held at the Freemasons ' Tavern , Bro . Charles Bennett , W . M ., presiding . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Bro . Sexton was raised to the degree of M . M ., which was followed by the passing of Bro . Bedford to the second degree ; a ballot Avas taken for the admission of Messrs . Newall , Edmonds , and Welch , who were subsequently initiated . At the conclusion of the ceremonies , Bro , W . Watson , P . M ., passed a high eulogium upon the W . M . for the admirable manner in which he had conducted the various
ceremonies , and stated that , with such working , it Avas no wonder the Lodge was so prosperous . Bro . Bennett , in replying to the compliment , assured the Brethren of his anxious desire not only to promote the welfare of the Lodge , but also to study the comfort of the members . In concluding , he thanked the officers for their constant attendance and assistance ; he was fortunate in having made such a selection .
Britannic Lodge ( No . 38 ) . —This Lodge met at Willis's Eooms , King Street , St . James ' s , on Friday , August 13 th . Bros . Noden , Galloway , J . Dudgeon , and W . Dudgeon , having satisfactorily answered the necessary questions as to their proficiency in the former degrees , were raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , | which ceremony was most ably performed by the W . M ., Bro . Hensley . Other business was also transacted , in consequence ofthe pressure of which the W . M . deemed it expedient to postpone the banquet to the following day , when a numerous party of the Brethren dined at the Star and Garter Hotel , Eichmond .
Manchester Lodge ( No . 209 ) . —The anniversary festival of this Lodge was held on Thursday , August 12 th , at the Black Horse Hotel , Sidcup , Bro . Norman , the W . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . Dr . Hunt , S . W . ; Berry , J . W . ; Past Masters Bros . M . Levinson and Collard ; and visitors , Bros . Harrison , P . M ., No . 202 ; W . F . Blackburn , P . M ., No . 169 ; Odell , No . 165 ; Swainson , No . 202 ; Charles Waters , & c . The W . M ., in proposing " Success to the Manchester Lodge , " made
some pertinent allusions to its healthy condition , assuring those present that the members of the Lodge were deeply indebted to Bros . Levinson and Collard , for having placed it in a position second , perhaps , to none in the Craft . He ( the W . M . ) trusted it would lose none of its prestige at his hands ; he Avas proud of his position as W . M ., and hoped to leave the chair with credit . The usual complimentary toasts to the " Yisitors , " & c were given , and , after spending a delightful evening , the Brethren returned to town at an early hour .
Yarborough Lodge ( No . 812)—A meeting of this Lodge took place on the 5 th inst ., at Bro . Williams's , the George Inn , Commercial Eoad ; Bro . Crisp , W . M ., in the chair . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Messrs . Banks and Hudson were initiated into the Order by the W . M . Bro . Wyman , P . M ., then passed Bros . Williams and Manton to the second degree .
After which the degree of M . M . was conferred upon two Brethren . The ceremonies ended , Lodge Avas closed in due form , and the Brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , the W . M . being supported by Bros . Vesper , P . M . ; Davis , P . M . ; Purdy ( Secretary ) , Vasey , Kiddle , Gutering , Hamilton , & c . The usual routine of toasts were drunk , and a pleasant evening passed , the Brethren retiring early .
Prince Frederick William Lodge ( No . 1055 . )—The ceremony of consecration of this new Lodge took place on Monday last , August 16 , at Bro . Stiles ' s , the Y 2
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Metropolitan.
Monlay , 23 rd . —Lodge , Salisbury ( 630 ) , Dean-street , Soho . Wednesday , 25 th— Chapter . —Union of Waterloo ( 13 ) , Woolwich Masonic Festival , Royal Standard , Blackkeath . Thursday , 26 t 7 i . —General Committee , Girls'School , at 12 . Friday , 27 th . —Lodge , High Cross ( 1056 ) , Northumberland Park Hotel , Tottenham . House Committee , Boys ' School , at 4 . [ The appointments of Lodges of Instruction will appear in the last number of each month . ]
Egbert Burns ( No . 25 . ) - —On Tuesday , August 10 th , an emergency meeting of this numerous Lodge was held at the Freemasons ' Tavern , Bro . Charles Bennett , W . M ., presiding . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Bro . Sexton was raised to the degree of M . M ., which was followed by the passing of Bro . Bedford to the second degree ; a ballot Avas taken for the admission of Messrs . Newall , Edmonds , and Welch , who were subsequently initiated . At the conclusion of the ceremonies , Bro , W . Watson , P . M ., passed a high eulogium upon the W . M . for the admirable manner in which he had conducted the various
ceremonies , and stated that , with such working , it Avas no wonder the Lodge was so prosperous . Bro . Bennett , in replying to the compliment , assured the Brethren of his anxious desire not only to promote the welfare of the Lodge , but also to study the comfort of the members . In concluding , he thanked the officers for their constant attendance and assistance ; he was fortunate in having made such a selection .
Britannic Lodge ( No . 38 ) . —This Lodge met at Willis's Eooms , King Street , St . James ' s , on Friday , August 13 th . Bros . Noden , Galloway , J . Dudgeon , and W . Dudgeon , having satisfactorily answered the necessary questions as to their proficiency in the former degrees , were raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , | which ceremony was most ably performed by the W . M ., Bro . Hensley . Other business was also transacted , in consequence ofthe pressure of which the W . M . deemed it expedient to postpone the banquet to the following day , when a numerous party of the Brethren dined at the Star and Garter Hotel , Eichmond .
Manchester Lodge ( No . 209 ) . —The anniversary festival of this Lodge was held on Thursday , August 12 th , at the Black Horse Hotel , Sidcup , Bro . Norman , the W . M ., presiding , supported by Bros . Dr . Hunt , S . W . ; Berry , J . W . ; Past Masters Bros . M . Levinson and Collard ; and visitors , Bros . Harrison , P . M ., No . 202 ; W . F . Blackburn , P . M ., No . 169 ; Odell , No . 165 ; Swainson , No . 202 ; Charles Waters , & c . The W . M ., in proposing " Success to the Manchester Lodge , " made
some pertinent allusions to its healthy condition , assuring those present that the members of the Lodge were deeply indebted to Bros . Levinson and Collard , for having placed it in a position second , perhaps , to none in the Craft . He ( the W . M . ) trusted it would lose none of its prestige at his hands ; he Avas proud of his position as W . M ., and hoped to leave the chair with credit . The usual complimentary toasts to the " Yisitors , " & c were given , and , after spending a delightful evening , the Brethren returned to town at an early hour .
Yarborough Lodge ( No . 812)—A meeting of this Lodge took place on the 5 th inst ., at Bro . Williams's , the George Inn , Commercial Eoad ; Bro . Crisp , W . M ., in the chair . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Messrs . Banks and Hudson were initiated into the Order by the W . M . Bro . Wyman , P . M ., then passed Bros . Williams and Manton to the second degree .
After which the degree of M . M . was conferred upon two Brethren . The ceremonies ended , Lodge Avas closed in due form , and the Brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , the W . M . being supported by Bros . Vesper , P . M . ; Davis , P . M . ; Purdy ( Secretary ) , Vasey , Kiddle , Gutering , Hamilton , & c . The usual routine of toasts were drunk , and a pleasant evening passed , the Brethren retiring early .
Prince Frederick William Lodge ( No . 1055 . )—The ceremony of consecration of this new Lodge took place on Monday last , August 16 , at Bro . Stiles ' s , the Y 2