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close , when the Brethren partook of refreshments , and the conviviality of the meeting was sustained in a truly Masonic manner until the time had arrived for the " last toast of the evening , " which terminated a most agreeable meeting . Bros . Levy , M . D ., Surgeon of the Anchor and Hope Lodge , No . 44 ; Mitchell , W . M ., and Smith . P . M ., of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 268 ; and Dutton , of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 436 , were the visiting Brethren on the occasion .
GARSroN . — Lodge of Harmony ( No , 267 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on the 7 th of December at the Wellington Hotel . Immediately after the Chapter of Harmony was closed there was a large attendance of Brethren and visitors . All the Officers being in their respective places , the Lodge was opened with due ' anil solemn prayer . The minutes of the last meeting being confirmed ,
the W . M ., Bro . C . J . Banister , passed Bro . Haworth to the 2 nd Degree . Bro . Aldrich , S . W ., delivering the ancient charge , raised Bro . Gradwell to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., explaining the historical lecture , tracing-board , and working tools with his usual earnestness . The Lodge being closed , the Brethren and visitors adjourned to refreshment , where they spent a very harmonious evening , and separated in good fellowship .
Liverpool . —Harmonic Lodge ( No . 263 ) . —This Lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Thursday , the 10 th Dec ., at the Adelpbi Hotel , W . M . Bro . D . Jones presiding . The principal business of the evening consisted in electing Bro . C . S . Samuel , S . W ., as W . M ., and Bro . Carter as Preas . The zeal and ability shown by the W . M . during his year of office in conducting the business of the Lodge , but more especially in giving the various Degrees , caused a slight contest for the chair , which was rather gratifying , as it will no doubt have the desirable effect of
stimulating the Officers to prepare themselves for this very important position . Bros . Tyzack and Bowerbank were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., after which a gentleman was proposed for initiation . On the conclusion of business , the Brethren sat down to a most sumptuous banquet—grace , il Praise the Lord , O my soul , " and " Non Nobis Domine . ' . ' A variety of toasts appropriate to the
occasion were given during the evening , followed by some beautiful glees , in which Bros . Johnson , Wood , Atherton , and Barton j visitors , on the occasion , gave the Brethren of No . 263 their very able assistance . Bro . Philips , J . W . No . 981 , delighted all present with his solos on the cornet-li-piston . After wishing speedy relief to all distressed Masons , the Brethren retired , having spent the evening in a very entertaining and instructive manner .
Merchant ^ Lodge ( No . 294 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this thriving Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 8 th December , at the Poyal Hotel , Dale-street , when three candidates were initiated into the mysteries of Masonry , \ n a very impressive manner , by Bro . Martin Condiiff , W . M . Three Brethren were afterwards raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . The Lodge was closed to the 1 st Degree , when Bro . Horatio Gambell , Prov . G . P . West Lancashire / and Secretary to thejWest Lancashire Educational Fund , proposed that the sum of
£ 10 . 105 . be given to the Indian Eelief Fund , which was carried unanimously . Bro . Gambell afterwards proposed , in consideration of the great distress existing in the town , that £ 5 . 5 s . be presented to the District Provident Society . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Henry Molyneux , P . M ., and carried nem . con . Notice of motion having been given by Bro . Gambell , " That the sum of three guineas be taken out of every initiation fee , and paid over to the Treasurer of the Masonic Hall Fund , instead of one guinea as ordered by the Lodge on the 10 th of June , 1856 , ' the proposition was received by a strong opposition ; and after
considerable discussion , during which Bro . M ^ olyneux , P . M ., moved " That the sum of two guineas , out of every initiation fee , be given to the fund , " the decision of last year was confirmed by a large majority . A committee was then formed to revise the by-laws , of the Lodge . The W . M . called the Lodge from labour to refreshment shortly after 8 o ' clock , when upwards of fifty of the Brethren sat down to an excellent supper . Among those present , in addition to the members of the Lodge , were Bros . C . J . Banister , W . M . No . 267 ; G . W . Phillips , J . W , TOh . III . 7 D
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close , when the Brethren partook of refreshments , and the conviviality of the meeting was sustained in a truly Masonic manner until the time had arrived for the " last toast of the evening , " which terminated a most agreeable meeting . Bros . Levy , M . D ., Surgeon of the Anchor and Hope Lodge , No . 44 ; Mitchell , W . M ., and Smith . P . M ., of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 268 ; and Dutton , of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 436 , were the visiting Brethren on the occasion .
GARSroN . — Lodge of Harmony ( No , 267 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on the 7 th of December at the Wellington Hotel . Immediately after the Chapter of Harmony was closed there was a large attendance of Brethren and visitors . All the Officers being in their respective places , the Lodge was opened with due ' anil solemn prayer . The minutes of the last meeting being confirmed ,
the W . M ., Bro . C . J . Banister , passed Bro . Haworth to the 2 nd Degree . Bro . Aldrich , S . W ., delivering the ancient charge , raised Bro . Gradwell to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., explaining the historical lecture , tracing-board , and working tools with his usual earnestness . The Lodge being closed , the Brethren and visitors adjourned to refreshment , where they spent a very harmonious evening , and separated in good fellowship .
Liverpool . —Harmonic Lodge ( No . 263 ) . —This Lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Thursday , the 10 th Dec ., at the Adelpbi Hotel , W . M . Bro . D . Jones presiding . The principal business of the evening consisted in electing Bro . C . S . Samuel , S . W ., as W . M ., and Bro . Carter as Preas . The zeal and ability shown by the W . M . during his year of office in conducting the business of the Lodge , but more especially in giving the various Degrees , caused a slight contest for the chair , which was rather gratifying , as it will no doubt have the desirable effect of
stimulating the Officers to prepare themselves for this very important position . Bros . Tyzack and Bowerbank were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., after which a gentleman was proposed for initiation . On the conclusion of business , the Brethren sat down to a most sumptuous banquet—grace , il Praise the Lord , O my soul , " and " Non Nobis Domine . ' . ' A variety of toasts appropriate to the
occasion were given during the evening , followed by some beautiful glees , in which Bros . Johnson , Wood , Atherton , and Barton j visitors , on the occasion , gave the Brethren of No . 263 their very able assistance . Bro . Philips , J . W . No . 981 , delighted all present with his solos on the cornet-li-piston . After wishing speedy relief to all distressed Masons , the Brethren retired , having spent the evening in a very entertaining and instructive manner .
Merchant ^ Lodge ( No . 294 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this thriving Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 8 th December , at the Poyal Hotel , Dale-street , when three candidates were initiated into the mysteries of Masonry , \ n a very impressive manner , by Bro . Martin Condiiff , W . M . Three Brethren were afterwards raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . The Lodge was closed to the 1 st Degree , when Bro . Horatio Gambell , Prov . G . P . West Lancashire / and Secretary to thejWest Lancashire Educational Fund , proposed that the sum of
£ 10 . 105 . be given to the Indian Eelief Fund , which was carried unanimously . Bro . Gambell afterwards proposed , in consideration of the great distress existing in the town , that £ 5 . 5 s . be presented to the District Provident Society . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Henry Molyneux , P . M ., and carried nem . con . Notice of motion having been given by Bro . Gambell , " That the sum of three guineas be taken out of every initiation fee , and paid over to the Treasurer of the Masonic Hall Fund , instead of one guinea as ordered by the Lodge on the 10 th of June , 1856 , ' the proposition was received by a strong opposition ; and after
considerable discussion , during which Bro . M ^ olyneux , P . M ., moved " That the sum of two guineas , out of every initiation fee , be given to the fund , " the decision of last year was confirmed by a large majority . A committee was then formed to revise the by-laws , of the Lodge . The W . M . called the Lodge from labour to refreshment shortly after 8 o ' clock , when upwards of fifty of the Brethren sat down to an excellent supper . Among those present , in addition to the members of the Lodge , were Bros . C . J . Banister , W . M . No . 267 ; G . W . Phillips , J . W , TOh . III . 7 D