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encomiums of the brethren present . The newly installed Master appointed as his officers , Bros . Devereux , S . W . ; Copelaud , J . AV . ; Rev . J . K . Paul , Chaplain ; Holden , See . ; Little , S . D . ; Edward Layton , J . D . ; John Layton , I . G . Bro , Wiggiiiton was elected Treasurer . Bro . Cotterell initiated five candidates , with that impressiveness aud perspicuity which eminently distinguish him in every part which he takes iu Masonie services . The candidates initiated were Messrs . William Vausittart , ilf . P . for Windsor ; C . S . VoulesWindsor ; J . F . LucasTempleLondon ; Thomas
, , , Dyson , Cloisters , Windsor ; and Henry Dempster , Windsor . Capt . Andrews , of the Gold Coast Artillery , and Mr . George Stiff , were unavoidably obliged to stand over till next Lodge meeting , the constitutions allowing of but five initiations at one time . The former of these two gentlemen being about to leave the country , wo find has since been initiated in the Lodge of Industry , No . 219 , London . After the business of the Lodge terminated , the brethren retired to refreshment , the banquet beiug served in Bro . Shirreffs best style . No Masonic entertainment could be
managed with better taste , or offered with greater warmth of hospitality . The visitors present were Bro . Cotterell , AV . M . of the Lodge of Industry , No . 219 , and both his Wardens , Bro . Dr . Nolan , S . W ., and Bro . Piatt , J . W . ; Bro . Orelli , W . M . of the Bedford Lodge , No . 183 , and P . M . of No . 219 ; Bro . Carpenter , P . M . and Sec . of No . 219 ; Bro . Goring , P . M ., No . 25 ; and Bro . Lang , the author of "Too Clever by Half , " & c The usual Masonic toasts were given by Bro . Madigan , AA . M .,
who presided , with much tact and ability . The brethren were addressed in effective terms by Bros . Vausittart , M . P ., Lucas , and Voules , on their initiation . Bro . Dr . Nolan acknowledged the toast of the visitors . His speech derived appositeness from an interesting historical reference to tho government of Bengal , by the celebrated Mr . Vnnsittart , a relative of the honourable initiate . The Doctor ' s researches in Indian records for his " History of the British Empire in the East , " enabled him to relate certain events connected with Governor Vausittart , peculiarly apropos to the introduction of his relation into tlie Castle Lod . The speech of
ge tho evening was delivered by Bro . Cotterell . Most addresses at Masouic banquets are drawn from incidents of the table , or derived from events passing in society at tho time , or consist of mere compliments ingeniously expressed . The Worshipful brother set the example of making a strictly Masonic oration , thoroughly interesting , not only by his happy manner of delivery , but by the popular application of Masonie ideas , blended with earnest and eloquent exhortations to consistency and zeal on the part of all the members of the Craft . This happy meeting broke at
up a reasonable hour . AA ' e cannot conclude our notice without expressing our admiration of the beautiful furniture of this new Lodge . The pedestals are of scagliola marble , and for ehastencss of design , and beauty of execution , cannot bo surpassed . The working tools , jewels , and the remainder of the paraphernalia , are equally objects of remark , boing elegantly and elaborately perfected , reflecting much credit on the taste and skill of the manufacturer , Bro . Piatt .
BRISTOL . AvTOixrslSNis . —Lodges—Tuesday , March 8 th , Jerusalem ( 9 S 6 ) , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 ; Wednesday , 9 th , Eoyal Sussex ( 221 ) , ditto , at 7 ; Friday lllh . Instruction . —Ditto , at 7 J ; Chapter . —Thursday , 10 th , Clarence ( til ) , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . CHANNEL ISLANDS . ArroiXTJlEXT—toifye . —Tuesday , March 8 th , St . Anne's ( 863 ) , New Street , Aklei-noy , at 7 .
CHESHI 1 U 5 . APPOIXTMSNTS . —Lodges . —AVedncsilay , March 9 th , Fidelity ( 023 ) , White Hart , Flowery Field , at 6 ; Thursday , 10 th , Mersey ( 701 ) , Angel Hotel , Birkenhead , at 6 . Mark . —Joppa ( S . C . ) , Angel Inn , Birkenhead , at 6 . HYDE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 465 ) . —The Brethren of this Lodge held their regular meeting ou the 17 th February , 1 S 59 , at the Norfolk Arms Hotel . Soon after six o ' clock , the AA . M ., Bro . Samuel P . Leather , took the chair and proceeded to open the Lodge . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . J . M . Hetheriugton , J . H . AVaustall , and Edvuu-d Parker , who were candidates for the honour of initiation , The ballot
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encomiums of the brethren present . The newly installed Master appointed as his officers , Bros . Devereux , S . W . ; Copelaud , J . AV . ; Rev . J . K . Paul , Chaplain ; Holden , See . ; Little , S . D . ; Edward Layton , J . D . ; John Layton , I . G . Bro , Wiggiiiton was elected Treasurer . Bro . Cotterell initiated five candidates , with that impressiveness aud perspicuity which eminently distinguish him in every part which he takes iu Masonie services . The candidates initiated were Messrs . William Vausittart , ilf . P . for Windsor ; C . S . VoulesWindsor ; J . F . LucasTempleLondon ; Thomas
, , , Dyson , Cloisters , Windsor ; and Henry Dempster , Windsor . Capt . Andrews , of the Gold Coast Artillery , and Mr . George Stiff , were unavoidably obliged to stand over till next Lodge meeting , the constitutions allowing of but five initiations at one time . The former of these two gentlemen being about to leave the country , wo find has since been initiated in the Lodge of Industry , No . 219 , London . After the business of the Lodge terminated , the brethren retired to refreshment , the banquet beiug served in Bro . Shirreffs best style . No Masonic entertainment could be
managed with better taste , or offered with greater warmth of hospitality . The visitors present were Bro . Cotterell , AV . M . of the Lodge of Industry , No . 219 , and both his Wardens , Bro . Dr . Nolan , S . W ., and Bro . Piatt , J . W . ; Bro . Orelli , W . M . of the Bedford Lodge , No . 183 , and P . M . of No . 219 ; Bro . Carpenter , P . M . and Sec . of No . 219 ; Bro . Goring , P . M ., No . 25 ; and Bro . Lang , the author of "Too Clever by Half , " & c The usual Masonic toasts were given by Bro . Madigan , AA . M .,
who presided , with much tact and ability . The brethren were addressed in effective terms by Bros . Vausittart , M . P ., Lucas , and Voules , on their initiation . Bro . Dr . Nolan acknowledged the toast of the visitors . His speech derived appositeness from an interesting historical reference to tho government of Bengal , by the celebrated Mr . Vnnsittart , a relative of the honourable initiate . The Doctor ' s researches in Indian records for his " History of the British Empire in the East , " enabled him to relate certain events connected with Governor Vausittart , peculiarly apropos to the introduction of his relation into tlie Castle Lod . The speech of
ge tho evening was delivered by Bro . Cotterell . Most addresses at Masouic banquets are drawn from incidents of the table , or derived from events passing in society at tho time , or consist of mere compliments ingeniously expressed . The Worshipful brother set the example of making a strictly Masonic oration , thoroughly interesting , not only by his happy manner of delivery , but by the popular application of Masonie ideas , blended with earnest and eloquent exhortations to consistency and zeal on the part of all the members of the Craft . This happy meeting broke at
up a reasonable hour . AA ' e cannot conclude our notice without expressing our admiration of the beautiful furniture of this new Lodge . The pedestals are of scagliola marble , and for ehastencss of design , and beauty of execution , cannot bo surpassed . The working tools , jewels , and the remainder of the paraphernalia , are equally objects of remark , boing elegantly and elaborately perfected , reflecting much credit on the taste and skill of the manufacturer , Bro . Piatt .
BRISTOL . AvTOixrslSNis . —Lodges—Tuesday , March 8 th , Jerusalem ( 9 S 6 ) , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 ; Wednesday , 9 th , Eoyal Sussex ( 221 ) , ditto , at 7 ; Friday lllh . Instruction . —Ditto , at 7 J ; Chapter . —Thursday , 10 th , Clarence ( til ) , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 . CHANNEL ISLANDS . ArroiXTJlEXT—toifye . —Tuesday , March 8 th , St . Anne's ( 863 ) , New Street , Aklei-noy , at 7 .
CHESHI 1 U 5 . APPOIXTMSNTS . —Lodges . —AVedncsilay , March 9 th , Fidelity ( 023 ) , White Hart , Flowery Field , at 6 ; Thursday , 10 th , Mersey ( 701 ) , Angel Hotel , Birkenhead , at 6 . Mark . —Joppa ( S . C . ) , Angel Inn , Birkenhead , at 6 . HYDE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 465 ) . —The Brethren of this Lodge held their regular meeting ou the 17 th February , 1 S 59 , at the Norfolk Arms Hotel . Soon after six o ' clock , the AA . M ., Bro . Samuel P . Leather , took the chair and proceeded to open the Lodge . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . J . M . Hetheriugton , J . H . AVaustall , and Edvuu-d Parker , who were candidates for the honour of initiation , The ballot