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mysteries of Freemasonry , Two gentlemen were proposed for ballot at the next meeting . The Brethren unanimously elected Bro . George Lowdell , S . W ., their W . M , " elect , and Bro . Folkard was re-elected Treasurer for the eighteenth time . About fifty of the Brethren then partook of refreshment , and a most happy evening was passed .
Chichester , —Lodge of Union ( No . 45 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of our Oicestrian Brethren was held on Thursday evening , December 3 , Bro . James Powell , ¦ j . un ., Prov . G . D ., and P . M . No . 45 , W . M ., in the chair . It is worthy of remark , that this was the only regular meeting of the Lodge during the two years Bro . Powell has been Master , without a ceremony in one of the Degrees having to be performed .
The minutes of the last Lodge having been read and confirmed , it was decided to alter the day of meeting from the Thursday nearest the full moon , to the first Thursday in the month . The Treasurer ' s accounts for the past year were then read and passed . ' . Although the Lodge has contributed £ 10 . 105 . to the Chichester Infirmary , £ 2 . 2 s . to the Indian Relief Fund , and £ 2 . 2 s . to each of the Masonic charities , in addition to heavy though unavoidable Lodge expenses , the Brethren are in a position , as regards financial matters , highly ereditable to the W . M . and
his officers . The Brethren proceeded to ballot for a Master for the year ensuing , and their suffrages being unanimous in favour of Bro . George Smith , S . W ., that worthy Brother , in thanking the Brethren present , expressed his determination to use every exertion to promote the welfare and comfort of his mother Lodge . Bro . C . S . Jones was unanimously chosen Treasurer , and Bro . T . Beuford elected Tyler for the ensuing year . Bro . George Molesworth , J . W ., after a few pertinent observations , proposed , and Bro . George Smith , S . W ., seconded , the f ollowing resolutions , which were carried unanimously : •—
" That the cordial and grateful thanks of the Brethren of this Lodge are eminently due and are hereby given to Bro . James Powell , jun ., Prov . G . D ., W . M ., and P . M . No . 45 , for his zeal in promoting the interests of this Lodge and of Masonry generally , for his ability in performing the ceremonies in the various degrees , and for his courteous and fraternal conduct to the Brethren of the Lodge and their visitors during the two years he has so ably filled the chair of the Lodge of Union , No . 45 . "
'That the above resolution be transcribed on vellum , and forwarded to Bro . Powell . " The W . M ., in a few well-chosen sentences , acknowledged the compliment , and the Lodge closed in harmony . As St . John ' s Day this year falls on Saturday , the Brethren have decided to
celebrate the festival of St . John at their next regular meeting , Thursday , January 7 , 1858 , when the installation of the W . M . elect will take place . The banquet will be provided by Bro . Purchase , of the Globe Inn , at the Assemblyroom , and a goodly gathering of Brethren from the neighbouring province of Hampshire is expected .
WOKCESTERSHIBE . Worcester—Semper Ftdelis Lodge ( No . 772 ) . —A meeting of this Lodge took place on Monday , December 7 , Bro . Thomas Baxter , W . M ., in the chair . The Officers present were Bros . T . M . Hopkins , S . W . ; Jabez Jones , J . W . ; W . E . Turner , S . I ) . ; W . Oastler , J . D . ; and Henry Perks , I . G . After Lodge had been opened , the Brethren proceeded to ballot for Gapt . William Harrison , of the
Leviathan , and Mr . T . G . Fuggle , candidates for initiation , both of whom were unanimously elected . The W . M . then proceeded to initiate Messrs . F . Lloyd and William Strafford . The working tools were presented by Bro . Hopkins , and the charge admirabl y given by Bro . Gosling , P . M . This beautiful ceremony having been completed , the more august one of installing a W . M . for the ensuing year was proceeded with , and the choice having unanimously fallen on Bro . T . M . Hopkins , S . W ., he w as installed into office by Bro . Bennett , P . M ., who kindly accepted that responsible and honourable office . The W . M . elect having chosen the fol-
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mysteries of Freemasonry , Two gentlemen were proposed for ballot at the next meeting . The Brethren unanimously elected Bro . George Lowdell , S . W ., their W . M , " elect , and Bro . Folkard was re-elected Treasurer for the eighteenth time . About fifty of the Brethren then partook of refreshment , and a most happy evening was passed .
Chichester , —Lodge of Union ( No . 45 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of our Oicestrian Brethren was held on Thursday evening , December 3 , Bro . James Powell , ¦ j . un ., Prov . G . D ., and P . M . No . 45 , W . M ., in the chair . It is worthy of remark , that this was the only regular meeting of the Lodge during the two years Bro . Powell has been Master , without a ceremony in one of the Degrees having to be performed .
The minutes of the last Lodge having been read and confirmed , it was decided to alter the day of meeting from the Thursday nearest the full moon , to the first Thursday in the month . The Treasurer ' s accounts for the past year were then read and passed . ' . Although the Lodge has contributed £ 10 . 105 . to the Chichester Infirmary , £ 2 . 2 s . to the Indian Relief Fund , and £ 2 . 2 s . to each of the Masonic charities , in addition to heavy though unavoidable Lodge expenses , the Brethren are in a position , as regards financial matters , highly ereditable to the W . M . and
his officers . The Brethren proceeded to ballot for a Master for the year ensuing , and their suffrages being unanimous in favour of Bro . George Smith , S . W ., that worthy Brother , in thanking the Brethren present , expressed his determination to use every exertion to promote the welfare and comfort of his mother Lodge . Bro . C . S . Jones was unanimously chosen Treasurer , and Bro . T . Beuford elected Tyler for the ensuing year . Bro . George Molesworth , J . W ., after a few pertinent observations , proposed , and Bro . George Smith , S . W ., seconded , the f ollowing resolutions , which were carried unanimously : •—
" That the cordial and grateful thanks of the Brethren of this Lodge are eminently due and are hereby given to Bro . James Powell , jun ., Prov . G . D ., W . M ., and P . M . No . 45 , for his zeal in promoting the interests of this Lodge and of Masonry generally , for his ability in performing the ceremonies in the various degrees , and for his courteous and fraternal conduct to the Brethren of the Lodge and their visitors during the two years he has so ably filled the chair of the Lodge of Union , No . 45 . "
'That the above resolution be transcribed on vellum , and forwarded to Bro . Powell . " The W . M ., in a few well-chosen sentences , acknowledged the compliment , and the Lodge closed in harmony . As St . John ' s Day this year falls on Saturday , the Brethren have decided to
celebrate the festival of St . John at their next regular meeting , Thursday , January 7 , 1858 , when the installation of the W . M . elect will take place . The banquet will be provided by Bro . Purchase , of the Globe Inn , at the Assemblyroom , and a goodly gathering of Brethren from the neighbouring province of Hampshire is expected .
WOKCESTERSHIBE . Worcester—Semper Ftdelis Lodge ( No . 772 ) . —A meeting of this Lodge took place on Monday , December 7 , Bro . Thomas Baxter , W . M ., in the chair . The Officers present were Bros . T . M . Hopkins , S . W . ; Jabez Jones , J . W . ; W . E . Turner , S . I ) . ; W . Oastler , J . D . ; and Henry Perks , I . G . After Lodge had been opened , the Brethren proceeded to ballot for Gapt . William Harrison , of the
Leviathan , and Mr . T . G . Fuggle , candidates for initiation , both of whom were unanimously elected . The W . M . then proceeded to initiate Messrs . F . Lloyd and William Strafford . The working tools were presented by Bro . Hopkins , and the charge admirabl y given by Bro . Gosling , P . M . This beautiful ceremony having been completed , the more august one of installing a W . M . for the ensuing year was proceeded with , and the choice having unanimously fallen on Bro . T . M . Hopkins , S . W ., he w as installed into office by Bro . Bennett , P . M ., who kindly accepted that responsible and honourable office . The W . M . elect having chosen the fol-