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responded to , folloAved by the customary song hy Bro . Marsh , one of the visitors of the evening . Bro . Wise responded on behalf of himself and his brother initiates , expressing his gratification they felt in having that night been enrolled into the ancient Order of Freemasonry , and said it Avas their intention to carry into practice those great principles inculcated in their minds in the impressive ceremony they had just gone through , so that they might be Freemasons in actsas well as in name .
, Bro . Potter , P . M ., said the W . M . had for a short time entrusted him Avith the use of his gavel , and the Aise he should make of it he had no doubt would be satisfactory to the brethren , as it Avas to propose "Tlie health of their AV . M . " Their W . M . had that evening gone through a large amount of business , in his usual able manner , and he had - set an example to the brethren by punctually attending at the time statedso that the business of
, the lodge might be discharged Avith punctuality , and in a proper manner . He proposed " Health and long life to Bro . Thompson , their AV . M . " The brethren responded to the toast with great cordiality . Bro . Thompson , W . M ., in reply , said he felt deeply grateful to his esteemed friend , Bro . Potter , for the flattering terms in which he had proposed his health , and to the brethren at large for the manner in Avhich they had received the toast .
He had before had to reply to a similar manifestation of their kindness and goodwill toAvards him , and as every occasion on Avhich that Avas reneAved Avas most pleasing to him , yet he found himself utterly inadequate to find fitting terms in ivhich he could express his thanks to them . They must , however , receive from him the assurance that he highly valued their good opinion , and would do all in his poAver to deserve it . It was to himas
, tbe first Master of the Southern Star Loclge , highly gratifying to Avituess its great prosperity , and long might its prosperity continue . During the short time it had been in existence , only since the 24 th of May last , the infant lodge had groAVii to almost gigantic proportions , for , with that evening's work , he had initiated twenty-two gentlemen in the lodge , and he felt sure that there ivas not one of them that they did not feel proud
of numbering amongst them , and receiving them as their private friends . In some country lodges it was considered to be making a fair progress if they initiated twenty-fcAvo candidates in as many years as had entered their lodge in as many months . Their
prosperity was due in great measure to their having built on a sound basis , and they had already raised a superstructure perfect in its parts , and honourable to the builders . He AVSS delighted at the support the lodge had already received , and he believed that would continue , inasmuch as all their officers were most efficient in tho discbarge of their duties ; and Avhen his worth y and esteemed friend , Bro . Pulsford , S . W ., should be called upon to take the place that he ( the \\ . M . ) iedhe felt sure that
occup , he would perform any duty in a most able manner , and so keep up the high reputation which the loclge had already attained . In conclusion , he again thanked the . brethren for the very cordial manner in which his health had been received , assuring them that nothing would be Avanting on his part to deserve their kindness . The W . M . next gave " The health of the visitors" and alluded to the year when Bro . Osborne filled the
, chair in the Domatic Lodge , which was distinguished by the admission of a larger number of members than had hitherto been known in its history . Bro . Marsh was also a highl y talented member in the Craft , ancl Bro . Edwin Clarke Avas also a member of the Domatic Lodge , to Avhich he had already referred . To all he gave a hearty welcome , and it Avas pleasing to the members of the Southern Star Loclge to meet the
approbation of the brethren in the Craft who had done them the honoiAv of visiting them . Bro . Marsh , in returning thanks for the visitors , expressed his gratification at the efficient working he had Avitnessed , and said it was a satisfactory reason for tbe prosperity to which the lodge had attained . Bro . Potter proposed "The health of Bro . Smith , the respected Treasurer of the lodge" Avhich ivas responded to by that worthbrotherwho
, y , said he AVUS proud to see the prosperity ivhich the lodge had met Avith . The W . M . proposed " The health of Bro . Potter , " and alluded to his very efficient services on all occasions . Bro . Potter responded in happy terms for the compliment passed upon him . The W . M . next gave ' * Tlie Officers of tlie Southern Star Lodge , " and thvelt on the ability they had displayed in the discharge of their respective officesfor which BroPnlford
, . , S . W ., returned thanks . The Tyler ' s toast Avas then given , which brought the proceedings which had been characterised throughout by the true princi ples of Freemasonry , to a close . In the course of the evening Bro . Macknay and other brethren sung some excellent songs , and great harmony prevailed .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
CORNWALL . ST . DAY . —Tregallow Lodge ( No . 1 , 006 ) . —The festival of this lodge was held at the lodge rooms , on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at tivo p . m ., for the installation of Bro . the Rev . Dr . Bannister as W . M . The ceremony was impressively and efficiently performed by P . M . 's AVilliams , Ralph , Hawke , and Michel ] . The W . M . then appointed as his officers Bros . Joseph Ralph , I . P . M . ; G .. MichellSurgeonSWJohn BurgessJW . Rev . John N . D .
, , .. ; , . ; Hurdon , E . A ., Chap . ; Edward H . Hawke , P . M ., See . ; William Pascoe , Treas . ; Joseph Jewell , S . D . ; John Barrat , J . D . ; T . Cara , O-iganist ; Thomas Trewartha , I . G . ; Stephen Trebilcock , Tyler . The W . M . gave short but suitable addresses to each brother , on investing him Avith the badge of his office ; he also intimated his intention of delivering lectures on the science of Freemasonry Avhen no other work was to be done at the regular
monthly meetings of the lodge . He said he looked for great assistance from the P . M . 's and the officers he had appointed , and also from the brethren generally , as he should like the lodge to be a kind of mutual improvement society , to make themselves , one and all , individually , Avhat a Mason ought to be . He
hoped also that the brethren Avould be punctual in their attendance at the hour agreed upon , to avoid , Avhat was too common , a useless waste of time . An interesting part of the proceedings Avas the presentation to the lodge by the W . M . of a large _ handsomely-bound volume of the Sacred LaAV , with the following inscription : " Presented to the Tregallow Lodge , St . Day , No . 1 , 006 , by the Rev . John Bannister , L . L . D ., Incumbent of St . DayProvSGChapof CornwallChapof the Royal Cornubian
, . .. , , , Chapter of the H . R . A ., Truro , Chaplain of the St . Aubyn Chapter of Rose Croix , H . R . D . M ., Devonport , and _ for three years Chap , of this his mother lodge , on the day of his installation as W . M ., January 21 , A . D . 1868 ., A . L . 5 , 872 . " A very pleasant evening was afterivards spent , a sumptuous banquet being served at the hotel , which was numerously attended by brethren from the neihbouring lodges . The usual loyal and
g Masonic toasts ivere heartily received ; after which the brethren from Redruth and the worthy and talented organist of the lodge contributed to the harmony and enjoyment of the evening , by singing songs and glees . The brethren separated shortly after .. The chair was A-acated at ten o ' clock .
DURHAM . GATESHEAD . — Lodyeof Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this old and flourishing lodge took place on Monday evening , the 27 th ult ., at their lodge-room , Grey Horse Inn , Gateshead , under the presidency of their able W . M-, Bro . R . Sj . Banning , P . Prov . J . G . W ., and ivith the assistance ancl presence of a large number of officers and brethrennoticeable amongst
, Avhom Avere Bros . C . J . Bannister , P . M ., Prov . G . S . B . of England ; A . Clapham , P . M ., Prov . J . G . W . of Northumberland , acting J . W . ; B . ' Hugill , P . M . ; J . H . Thompson , AV . M . 481 : Stokoe , W . M . 541 , acting S . AV . ; Mackenzie , Sec . ; R . F . Cooke , M . D . , J . D . ; Garbutt , I . G ., & c , & c . The business of the evening comprised all the three degrees , viz ., the initiation of Mr . Alfred MoodShibrokerthe passing of Bro . Lumsdenand the
y , p ; , raising of Bro . J . J . Walton , all of which duties Avere faithfully performed by the AV . M ., assisted by his officers , in an effective manner . A lecture had been announced on the circular to have been given by the AV . M . "On the Principles and Practice of Freemasonry , " but this treat for the brethren ivas adjourned until the next meeting , in consequence of the amount of labour carrying them nearly to the canonical hour before the lodge
wasclosed . When the brethren sat at refreshment , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ivere given ancl responded to , and the brethren separated at a seasonable hoar . HAMPSHIRE . WINCIIESTEE . —Lodge of Economy ( No . 76 . ) -A loclge of emergency Avas held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., at six o ' clock , to
transact the following business : To ballot for and initiate Mr . James Hansom Hayles , ancl Mr . John T . Doswell , both candidates proposed by Bro . Naish , P . M ., the first seconded by Bro . A . Smith , P . M ., and the second seconded by Bro . Sherry , P . M . Tlie next item Avas the passing of Bro . Sidney Sherry ( the son of the Treasurer ) . There were twenty-tivo members present on the occasion , including the following : —Bros . J . Naish , P . M . ( chairman for the evening ); E . Sheppard , P . M . ; Everitt , P . M . ; W .
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Metropolitan.
responded to , folloAved by the customary song hy Bro . Marsh , one of the visitors of the evening . Bro . Wise responded on behalf of himself and his brother initiates , expressing his gratification they felt in having that night been enrolled into the ancient Order of Freemasonry , and said it Avas their intention to carry into practice those great principles inculcated in their minds in the impressive ceremony they had just gone through , so that they might be Freemasons in actsas well as in name .
, Bro . Potter , P . M ., said the W . M . had for a short time entrusted him Avith the use of his gavel , and the Aise he should make of it he had no doubt would be satisfactory to the brethren , as it Avas to propose "Tlie health of their AV . M . " Their W . M . had that evening gone through a large amount of business , in his usual able manner , and he had - set an example to the brethren by punctually attending at the time statedso that the business of
, the lodge might be discharged Avith punctuality , and in a proper manner . He proposed " Health and long life to Bro . Thompson , their AV . M . " The brethren responded to the toast with great cordiality . Bro . Thompson , W . M ., in reply , said he felt deeply grateful to his esteemed friend , Bro . Potter , for the flattering terms in which he had proposed his health , and to the brethren at large for the manner in Avhich they had received the toast .
He had before had to reply to a similar manifestation of their kindness and goodwill toAvards him , and as every occasion on Avhich that Avas reneAved Avas most pleasing to him , yet he found himself utterly inadequate to find fitting terms in ivhich he could express his thanks to them . They must , however , receive from him the assurance that he highly valued their good opinion , and would do all in his poAver to deserve it . It was to himas
, tbe first Master of the Southern Star Loclge , highly gratifying to Avituess its great prosperity , and long might its prosperity continue . During the short time it had been in existence , only since the 24 th of May last , the infant lodge had groAVii to almost gigantic proportions , for , with that evening's work , he had initiated twenty-two gentlemen in the lodge , and he felt sure that there ivas not one of them that they did not feel proud
of numbering amongst them , and receiving them as their private friends . In some country lodges it was considered to be making a fair progress if they initiated twenty-fcAvo candidates in as many years as had entered their lodge in as many months . Their
prosperity was due in great measure to their having built on a sound basis , and they had already raised a superstructure perfect in its parts , and honourable to the builders . He AVSS delighted at the support the lodge had already received , and he believed that would continue , inasmuch as all their officers were most efficient in tho discbarge of their duties ; and Avhen his worth y and esteemed friend , Bro . Pulsford , S . W ., should be called upon to take the place that he ( the \\ . M . ) iedhe felt sure that
occup , he would perform any duty in a most able manner , and so keep up the high reputation which the loclge had already attained . In conclusion , he again thanked the . brethren for the very cordial manner in which his health had been received , assuring them that nothing would be Avanting on his part to deserve their kindness . The W . M . next gave " The health of the visitors" and alluded to the year when Bro . Osborne filled the
, chair in the Domatic Lodge , which was distinguished by the admission of a larger number of members than had hitherto been known in its history . Bro . Marsh was also a highl y talented member in the Craft , ancl Bro . Edwin Clarke Avas also a member of the Domatic Lodge , to Avhich he had already referred . To all he gave a hearty welcome , and it Avas pleasing to the members of the Southern Star Loclge to meet the
approbation of the brethren in the Craft who had done them the honoiAv of visiting them . Bro . Marsh , in returning thanks for the visitors , expressed his gratification at the efficient working he had Avitnessed , and said it was a satisfactory reason for tbe prosperity to which the lodge had attained . Bro . Potter proposed "The health of Bro . Smith , the respected Treasurer of the lodge" Avhich ivas responded to by that worthbrotherwho
, y , said he AVUS proud to see the prosperity ivhich the lodge had met Avith . The W . M . proposed " The health of Bro . Potter , " and alluded to his very efficient services on all occasions . Bro . Potter responded in happy terms for the compliment passed upon him . The W . M . next gave ' * Tlie Officers of tlie Southern Star Lodge , " and thvelt on the ability they had displayed in the discharge of their respective officesfor which BroPnlford
, . , S . W ., returned thanks . The Tyler ' s toast Avas then given , which brought the proceedings which had been characterised throughout by the true princi ples of Freemasonry , to a close . In the course of the evening Bro . Macknay and other brethren sung some excellent songs , and great harmony prevailed .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
CORNWALL . ST . DAY . —Tregallow Lodge ( No . 1 , 006 ) . —The festival of this lodge was held at the lodge rooms , on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at tivo p . m ., for the installation of Bro . the Rev . Dr . Bannister as W . M . The ceremony was impressively and efficiently performed by P . M . 's AVilliams , Ralph , Hawke , and Michel ] . The W . M . then appointed as his officers Bros . Joseph Ralph , I . P . M . ; G .. MichellSurgeonSWJohn BurgessJW . Rev . John N . D .
, , .. ; , . ; Hurdon , E . A ., Chap . ; Edward H . Hawke , P . M ., See . ; William Pascoe , Treas . ; Joseph Jewell , S . D . ; John Barrat , J . D . ; T . Cara , O-iganist ; Thomas Trewartha , I . G . ; Stephen Trebilcock , Tyler . The W . M . gave short but suitable addresses to each brother , on investing him Avith the badge of his office ; he also intimated his intention of delivering lectures on the science of Freemasonry Avhen no other work was to be done at the regular
monthly meetings of the lodge . He said he looked for great assistance from the P . M . 's and the officers he had appointed , and also from the brethren generally , as he should like the lodge to be a kind of mutual improvement society , to make themselves , one and all , individually , Avhat a Mason ought to be . He
hoped also that the brethren Avould be punctual in their attendance at the hour agreed upon , to avoid , Avhat was too common , a useless waste of time . An interesting part of the proceedings Avas the presentation to the lodge by the W . M . of a large _ handsomely-bound volume of the Sacred LaAV , with the following inscription : " Presented to the Tregallow Lodge , St . Day , No . 1 , 006 , by the Rev . John Bannister , L . L . D ., Incumbent of St . DayProvSGChapof CornwallChapof the Royal Cornubian
, . .. , , , Chapter of the H . R . A ., Truro , Chaplain of the St . Aubyn Chapter of Rose Croix , H . R . D . M ., Devonport , and _ for three years Chap , of this his mother lodge , on the day of his installation as W . M ., January 21 , A . D . 1868 ., A . L . 5 , 872 . " A very pleasant evening was afterivards spent , a sumptuous banquet being served at the hotel , which was numerously attended by brethren from the neihbouring lodges . The usual loyal and
g Masonic toasts ivere heartily received ; after which the brethren from Redruth and the worthy and talented organist of the lodge contributed to the harmony and enjoyment of the evening , by singing songs and glees . The brethren separated shortly after .. The chair was A-acated at ten o ' clock .
DURHAM . GATESHEAD . — Lodyeof Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this old and flourishing lodge took place on Monday evening , the 27 th ult ., at their lodge-room , Grey Horse Inn , Gateshead , under the presidency of their able W . M-, Bro . R . Sj . Banning , P . Prov . J . G . W ., and ivith the assistance ancl presence of a large number of officers and brethrennoticeable amongst
, Avhom Avere Bros . C . J . Bannister , P . M ., Prov . G . S . B . of England ; A . Clapham , P . M ., Prov . J . G . W . of Northumberland , acting J . W . ; B . ' Hugill , P . M . ; J . H . Thompson , AV . M . 481 : Stokoe , W . M . 541 , acting S . AV . ; Mackenzie , Sec . ; R . F . Cooke , M . D . , J . D . ; Garbutt , I . G ., & c , & c . The business of the evening comprised all the three degrees , viz ., the initiation of Mr . Alfred MoodShibrokerthe passing of Bro . Lumsdenand the
y , p ; , raising of Bro . J . J . Walton , all of which duties Avere faithfully performed by the AV . M ., assisted by his officers , in an effective manner . A lecture had been announced on the circular to have been given by the AV . M . "On the Principles and Practice of Freemasonry , " but this treat for the brethren ivas adjourned until the next meeting , in consequence of the amount of labour carrying them nearly to the canonical hour before the lodge
wasclosed . When the brethren sat at refreshment , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ivere given ancl responded to , and the brethren separated at a seasonable hoar . HAMPSHIRE . WINCIIESTEE . —Lodge of Economy ( No . 76 . ) -A loclge of emergency Avas held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., at six o ' clock , to
transact the following business : To ballot for and initiate Mr . James Hansom Hayles , ancl Mr . John T . Doswell , both candidates proposed by Bro . Naish , P . M ., the first seconded by Bro . A . Smith , P . M ., and the second seconded by Bro . Sherry , P . M . Tlie next item Avas the passing of Bro . Sidney Sherry ( the son of the Treasurer ) . There were twenty-tivo members present on the occasion , including the following : —Bros . J . Naish , P . M . ( chairman for the evening ); E . Sheppard , P . M . ; Everitt , P . M . ; W .