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1 G 9 ; 'A . D . Loewenstark , P . M . 5-1-8 ; Nelson , 702 ; G . Holman , 871 ; II . J . Wells , 871 ; and others whose names Ave were unable to learn . Bros . R . Stevens , J . Gale , Davis , Barclay , and Free were regularly passed to the degree of F . C . Freemasons . Bro . E . Walters , P . M ., then took the chair ( by tbe kind permission of the AA . M . and the approval of tho brethren ) to initiate his friend , Mr . Robert Orel , into ancient Freemasonry , which he did in his usual superior mannerBroHMoore

. . . then resumed bis position , and initiated Messrs . Grace and jSTeale into the secrets and mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The W . M . did nil his work in a superior and impressive manner , proving the degree of perfection to be attained only by a close and regular attendance to a lodge of instruction ; for , although he had to succeed such good workers as Bros . Dr . Dixon , IT . G . BakerR . SladeF . Waltersand ENLevyyet he was

, , , . . , equal to them nil , and superior to many , for the very correct manner in which he rendered every portion of these two ceremonies . This abundant proof of his proficiency naturall y creates a hope from each member of the lodgo that , when tho time arrives , they may be able to witness their esteemed AA ^ . M . install his successor . The sum of ten guineas was voted from the lodge funds to support the Boys' School , and it was

unanimously : igroe ( l that it should be put on Bro . E . N . Levy's list , who bad kindly consented to represent their lodge as Steward for the forthcoming Festival , who , on appealing to the lodge for their _ generous support for subscriptions to bis list , Bro . E . Harris , P . M . and Treas ., beaded the list with five guineas . Another brother immediately followed the good example by giving a similar sum , and others promised their help . It was

ajreed nem . con . that tbe W . M . should apply for a dispensation jiDin the Grand Master for the lodge to wear a centenary jewel , tbe design being furnished by Bro . A . D . Loewenstark . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next lo . 'lge meeting . Business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then partook of an excellent cold collation , and spent a pleasant evening together . PS -T IIACOEEAN LODGE ( No . 79 ) . —This prosperous lodge held its installation meeting on Monday , February 27 th , at the Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich ( Bro . J . Moore's ) . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . Hasler , AA . M ., supported by Bros . F . W .

Ward , S . W . ; S . Vinten , J . AV . ; AV . C . Penny , P . M ., Treas . ; J . C . Peckham , P . M ., Sec . ; Trill , J . D . ; Doughney , I . G . ; AV . R . Orchard , I . P . M . ; J . Green , P . M . ; H . A . Collington , P . M . ; Boneey , Thomson , Beales , and others . The visitors wero Bros . F . AA ' alters , F . AI .. Dir . of Cers . 73 , 147 , Sec . 871 ; M . A . Loewenstark , W . S . 73 ; G . Edington , P . M . and Treas . 1 < L 0 ; A . H . Tattersluill , J . W . 1-10 , J . D . 13 ; Hudson , 140 ; F . Durrant , P . M . . 147 ; C . Boneey , 42 ( S . C . ) , and many others whose names we

were unable to ascertain . The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . Ballots were taken separately for Messrs . Coppinger and Dupere , Avhich were declared to be unanimous in favour of their admission , as also for Bro . William Palmer , 518 , which AVIIS unanimous in favour of his admission . Messrs . Coppinger and Dupere being in attendance , were introduced separately and duly initiated into ancient Freemasonry in Bro . J . Hasler ' s usual impressive manner .

Bro . II . A . Collington , P . M ., then took the chair . Bro . AV . R . Orchard presented Bro . J . Hasler , W . M . elect , to receive the benefit of installation . The board of Installed Masters , consisting of ten , was formed , and Bro . J . Hasler , for the second time , was reinstalled as AA . M . for the ensuing twelve months ; after whicli ho was proclaimed and saluted in the several degrees . The W . M . then appointed the following brethren as bis officers for the ensuing year : —W . R . OrchardI . P . M . ; F . AV .

, Ward , S . W . ; S . W . A _ nten , JAY . ; AV . C . Penny , P . M ., Treas . ; J . C . Peckham , P . M ., Sec ; Trill , S . D . ; Doughney , J . D . ; Boncoy , I . G . ; Riley , P . M ., Tyler . The several addresses were then given , and listened to with marked attention , Bro . II . A . Collington receiving a hearty burst of applause . It is seldom our happy lot to witness this important ceremony of installation so correctly and impressively rendered . The time used to be when

it was necessary year after year to bring a brother from London to all the lodges in this' town and the neighbourhood to work this ceremony ; but now , thanlcs to the energy , perseverance , and talent of several of the brethren , this state of affairs is altered , as all the lodges now own members who are well able to render every ceremony . Bro . Collington , P . M ., announced to the brethren that it was his intention to represent their lodge as the Steward for the approaching Festival of the Girls' School ; and there is no doubt hut what he will receive very liberal suport , as no brother has worked more indefatigably in the cause

of Masonry . The business being ended , tho lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then partook of au excellent banquet , prepared by Bro . Moore in bis usual first-class style . The usual toasts were given and received , and the brethren separated . FITZROY LODGE ( No . 569 ) . —Tbe monthly meeting of this military lodge was held on Friday , February 25 , at the headquarters of the Hon . Artillery Company , City-road . Bros . T . AVilson ( who has been elected for the second time as \ A M ) -

.. pre sided , supported by Bros . AA atson , S . W . ; Maddick , J . W . ; Crosthwaite , J . D . ; and Huggins , I . G . Bro . Meggy , S . D ., was prevented from attending in consequence of a heavy domestic affliction . There were also present Bros . Helsham . I . P . M . ; May , P . M . ; Peter Matthews , P . M ., Treas . ; Eglese , P . M ., Sec ; and the following visitors : —Bros . II . Thompson , P . M . Domatic ; Dr . Armstrong Todd , Enoch ; Lewis , Enoch ; and W . Jollifl ' e ,

South Hants . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Egleso , P . M ., stated that after the grant which bad been made by the hist lodge , aud tbe donation of several members , in aid of n poor brother , formerly a visitor to the lodge , he had waited upon bira at tbe Hospital for Consumption , and he had expressed the gratitude be entertained towards the members of tho Fitzroy Lodge for their kindness to him during his affliction ; but he ( Bro . Eglese ) was afraid that his time of being wilh them was only for

a very limited term , as he apprehended he would sink under his formidable disease . Since then he had received a letter from the brother he alluded to , thanking tbe . brethren of tbe Fitzroy Lodge for the deep sympathy they bad shown towards him , aud the more so as their kindness was quite unexpected , showing that they carried out tbe true principles of Masonry to a distressed and afflicted brother . A ballot having been taken for a joining brother from the St . Andrew ' s Lodge ,,

Bro . EGLESE , the Secretary , said ho bad received a letter from Bro . Patten , Secretary to the Girl's School , inviting the lodge to send a steward to represent it at tho coming Festival to be held on behalf of the Girls' School in May next , upon which Bro . Wilson , the W . M ., at once volunteered to serve that office , which was agreed to . Bro . Jolliffe was proposed as a joining member from the South Hants Lodge , which was agreed to , subject to a ballot at the next lodge . There being no further business , tbe lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned far

refreshment ; but this being what is called an " off night , " too attendance was not so numerous as usual . The cloth having been drawn , the W . MASTER proposed " The Queen and the Craft , " which was of course well received , followed by the National Anthem , the solo parts by Bro . Maddick . The two next formal toasts wero given and received with all due honours . —Bro . HELSHAM , I . P . M ., said be had obtained tbe W . M . ' s permissionand he begged to propose the next toastwhich was

, , ' The Health of tiie Worshipful Master . " His merits were so well known to tbe members that he need not enter into them , even if he could find language adequate to do justice to the toast , but should ask them to join with him iu drinking bis health . —The toast was enthusiastically received , and followed by a song from Bro . Maddick . —The W . MASTEE said he thanked the brethren most sincerely for the kind way in which they had

received his health ; and likewise he thanked Bro . Helsham for tbe very flattering terms in which be bad proposed it . Nothing could give him greater pleasure than to preside over them , and as long as he was in tbe chair'he could assure them that be would endeavour to do his duty , and everything that could add to the comfort ofthe members , and tend to tbe welfare and prosperity of the lodge . That evening they had but a small

meeting , but he was happy to say that all the officers he had recently appointed were in their places except one , who would have been present but for the heavy domestic affliction which had fallen upon him . Whether they had large or small meetings they were always unanimous in their decisions—a spirit of conviviality prevailed , so that things went off pleasantly , and every visiting brother went away well satisfied . The AV , MASTEE said the next toast he bad to propose was always received with great

pleasure by the brethren of the Fitzroy Lodge , and was always drunk with great enthusiasm . Nothing gave them so much pleasure us to see a numerous body of visitors amongst them , and they gave them a cordial and hearty welcome , and therefore he gave "The Health of the Visiting Brethren , " coupling with tbe toast the name of Bro . Todd . —After a song , " The anchor ' s w'eigheil , " from Bro . \ ornon , of the l ^ ew Concord Lodge , Bro .

TODD returned thanks , on behalf of the visitors , for the truly Masonic hospitality with which they had been received . —Tho A \ . MASTEE said the next toast be bad to bring under the notice o £ the brethren was " The Health of the Past Masters of tbe