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Brethren , bearing an inscription highly complimentary to him for the very efficient services rendered to the Lodge during his year of office as W . M , A jewel of the same value was also given to Bro . Donald King , the W . M . who preceded Bro . Buf , both bearing inscriptions expressive of their merits . Bro . Buf , in returning thanks , stated the extreme pleasure they felt in receiving such testimonials of approval , and assured the Brethren that , f hile wearing the jewels with pride , they hoped ever to prove themselves worthy of the distinguished compliment . The ceremony of installation was ably performed by the Senior P . M . ( and father of the Lodge ) ,
Bro . Marriott , who , we regret to say , was suffering from a severe cold . A number of distinguished visitors attended , and a most sumptuous banquet was provided by Messrs . Shrewsbury and Elkington . The Officers chosen for the ensuing year were Bros . Lewis , S . W . ; Picard , J . W . ; Sanders , S . D . ; Stahl , J . D . ; and Coles , I . G . ; and in consequence of the death of Bro . Hojlis , the late respected and deeply-lamented Treasurer , Bro . P . M . Marriott was elected to the office , and Bro . Cogan to that of Secretary .
Boyal Athelstane Lodge ( No . 19 ) . —This ancient Lodge held a meeting at the George and Blue Boar , High Holborn , on Wednesday , December 9 th , Bro . Fox , W . M ., in the chair . One gentleman was initiated into the Order , and two Brothers raised to the Degree of Master Mason , after which it was announced that the election of Master , Treasurer , and Tyler would take place , to serve during the next year . Bro . Stone , S . W ., was elected to the chair , and the Treasurer re-elected . The W . M . elect thanked the Brethren for the compliment paid him ,
and hoped for the indulgence of the Lodge during his year of office . It had ever been his desire to carry out the principles of Masonry to the best of his ability ; the Brethren had now placed him in a position to put that feeling to the test ; but he ( Bro . Stone ) was quite willing to undergo the trial , knowing full well that an endeavour to please , in a Masonic body , must be crowned with success . He further trusted that the Great Architect of the universe would give him health and strength to go through his year of office .
Globe Lodge ( No . 23 ) . —This Lodge—distinguished as one of the refl or Grand Stewards' Lodges—held a meeting on Thursday , December 17 , at the Freemasons ' Tavern , Bro . Watson presiding for Bro . G . F . Goodman , the W . M . Bros . Hill , Thompson , Day , and Bidley , were admitted to the Second Degree , after which Bro . Bebbeck ; the S . W ., was unanimously elected to fill the important office of W . M . during the next session . Bro . Hewlett was re-elected Treasurer .
Three Brethren were then proposed to assist the Officers at the audit meeting , which was fixed to take place a few days prior to the third Thursday in January —the installation night . At the banquet various toasts were given , among which the health of Bro . Goodman was conspicuous , it being received with an amount ot enthusiasm that must prove most gratifying to the Master . He has endeavoured to carry out the duties of the chair satisfactorily , and , with the kind aid he has received from the preceding Masters , the task has not been so difficult
as he had anticipated . " The P . Ms . " having been given , the acting W . M . proposed the health of the Master elect . The toast being duly honoured , Bro . Bebbeck responded , thanking the Brethren for the favour conferred upon him by being elected to the chair . If other Brethren felt themselves in a difficult position when called upon to fill that high office , how must be ( Bro . Bebbeck ) feel ? He was but young in Masonry , —far too young , in fact , to take the
responsibility of presiding over such a Lodge ; but the Brethren having done him the honour to elect him , it would savour somewhat of ingratitude to refuse . Ho would show his appreciation of the nattering compliment paid him by putting his shoulder to the wheel , and endeavouring to emulate , as far as possible , the conduct of the retiring Master , hoping that the P . Ms , would still continue their valuable assistance . The meeting soon afterwards dissolved , the Brethren expressing their satisfaction at the evening ' s entertainment . Robert Buens Lodge ( No . 25 ) . —This Lodge held an Emergency Meeting on Monday , 30 th November , the summons containing a large amount of business to
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Metropolitan.
Brethren , bearing an inscription highly complimentary to him for the very efficient services rendered to the Lodge during his year of office as W . M , A jewel of the same value was also given to Bro . Donald King , the W . M . who preceded Bro . Buf , both bearing inscriptions expressive of their merits . Bro . Buf , in returning thanks , stated the extreme pleasure they felt in receiving such testimonials of approval , and assured the Brethren that , f hile wearing the jewels with pride , they hoped ever to prove themselves worthy of the distinguished compliment . The ceremony of installation was ably performed by the Senior P . M . ( and father of the Lodge ) ,
Bro . Marriott , who , we regret to say , was suffering from a severe cold . A number of distinguished visitors attended , and a most sumptuous banquet was provided by Messrs . Shrewsbury and Elkington . The Officers chosen for the ensuing year were Bros . Lewis , S . W . ; Picard , J . W . ; Sanders , S . D . ; Stahl , J . D . ; and Coles , I . G . ; and in consequence of the death of Bro . Hojlis , the late respected and deeply-lamented Treasurer , Bro . P . M . Marriott was elected to the office , and Bro . Cogan to that of Secretary .
Boyal Athelstane Lodge ( No . 19 ) . —This ancient Lodge held a meeting at the George and Blue Boar , High Holborn , on Wednesday , December 9 th , Bro . Fox , W . M ., in the chair . One gentleman was initiated into the Order , and two Brothers raised to the Degree of Master Mason , after which it was announced that the election of Master , Treasurer , and Tyler would take place , to serve during the next year . Bro . Stone , S . W ., was elected to the chair , and the Treasurer re-elected . The W . M . elect thanked the Brethren for the compliment paid him ,
and hoped for the indulgence of the Lodge during his year of office . It had ever been his desire to carry out the principles of Masonry to the best of his ability ; the Brethren had now placed him in a position to put that feeling to the test ; but he ( Bro . Stone ) was quite willing to undergo the trial , knowing full well that an endeavour to please , in a Masonic body , must be crowned with success . He further trusted that the Great Architect of the universe would give him health and strength to go through his year of office .
Globe Lodge ( No . 23 ) . —This Lodge—distinguished as one of the refl or Grand Stewards' Lodges—held a meeting on Thursday , December 17 , at the Freemasons ' Tavern , Bro . Watson presiding for Bro . G . F . Goodman , the W . M . Bros . Hill , Thompson , Day , and Bidley , were admitted to the Second Degree , after which Bro . Bebbeck ; the S . W ., was unanimously elected to fill the important office of W . M . during the next session . Bro . Hewlett was re-elected Treasurer .
Three Brethren were then proposed to assist the Officers at the audit meeting , which was fixed to take place a few days prior to the third Thursday in January —the installation night . At the banquet various toasts were given , among which the health of Bro . Goodman was conspicuous , it being received with an amount ot enthusiasm that must prove most gratifying to the Master . He has endeavoured to carry out the duties of the chair satisfactorily , and , with the kind aid he has received from the preceding Masters , the task has not been so difficult
as he had anticipated . " The P . Ms . " having been given , the acting W . M . proposed the health of the Master elect . The toast being duly honoured , Bro . Bebbeck responded , thanking the Brethren for the favour conferred upon him by being elected to the chair . If other Brethren felt themselves in a difficult position when called upon to fill that high office , how must be ( Bro . Bebbeck ) feel ? He was but young in Masonry , —far too young , in fact , to take the
responsibility of presiding over such a Lodge ; but the Brethren having done him the honour to elect him , it would savour somewhat of ingratitude to refuse . Ho would show his appreciation of the nattering compliment paid him by putting his shoulder to the wheel , and endeavouring to emulate , as far as possible , the conduct of the retiring Master , hoping that the P . Ms , would still continue their valuable assistance . The meeting soon afterwards dissolved , the Brethren expressing their satisfaction at the evening ' s entertainment . Robert Buens Lodge ( No . 25 ) . —This Lodge held an Emergency Meeting on Monday , 30 th November , the summons containing a large amount of business to