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occasion , and should be glad to be accompanied by as many of the P . G . officers and other brethren as could attend . Three gentlemen were then proposed as candidates for initiation , and tho W . M . intimated his intention of holding a lodge of emergency for their admission into the Order , in consequence of the large amount of business on the minute book . The lodge , after being at work from 6 o'clock to 9 ' 30 , was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . After supper the usual loyal and
Masonic toasts were given , and heartily responded to , including the toast of the newly initiated brethren . The harmony of the evening was greatly enhanced by the excellent singing of Bros . C . Johnson , Crow , ( who presided at the piano , ) Palmer , Atwood , Hunt , Thorpe , and Bithrey . At low twelve the Tyler's toast , and the national anthem brought the proceedings to a close .
MELTON AIOWBUAT . —Rutland Lodge ( No . 1 , 130 . )—The animal festival of this flourishing young lodge took place at the George Hotel , on Thursday tho 25 th ult ., under the presidency of the W . AL Bro . the Rev . AV . K . Robinson . There were also present the Dep . Prov . G . AI . Bro . Kelly , the W . M . elect , Bro . the Rev . AA . Langley , and upwards of thirty other brethren . The visitors present were Bros . Corby Stamford , Pettifor , P . P . S . G . W . HuntProv . G . Stew . and Ahvoodof Nos . 279 and 523
, , , , Leicester . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , Mr . Thomas Bernard , Architect , was initiated into the Order . Bro . Berridge was then examined as to his proficiency in that degree , and having retired , a F . C . ' s lodge was opened , and he was passed to the second degree . Bros . Clark , Hardy , and Snoden , then passed a satisfactory examination as F . C . ' s , and the lodge having been opened in the third degreethey were
, severally raised to the sublime degree of M . A 1 . in a most impressive manner . The whole of the ceremonies , indeed , were worked by the officers from the AV . M . to the I . G . in a most efficient and admirable manner . The chair was then taken by the D . P . G . M ., and the Rev . Bro . Langley , having been presented by bis predecessor for the benefit of installation , he was duly installed
in ancient form , and was proclaimed and saluted in the several degrees . The AV . M . then appointed and invested the following brethren as the officers of the lodge for the ensuing year — Bev . W . K . Robinson , I . P . M ., Douglas , S . W ., Fast , J . AV ., Adcock , ( elected ) Treas ., AVeaver , Sec , Bright , S . D ., Markham , J . D ., Maun , I . G ., Fernsley , Org ., and Turville , Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks was proposed by the AV . AL , seconded iu strong terms of eulogy bthe D . P . G . M . aud unanimouslpassedto the
y , y , Bev . Bro . Robinson , for his very efficient services as A \ . AI . during the past year , and a life stibscribership to tho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys was presented to him—the llev Bro . having requested that the presentation should take that form in lieu of a P . M . 's jewel which the lodge had voted to him . After several gentlemen had been proposed for initiation , and some business of a routine character transactedthe lod was
, ge closed and the brethren adjourned to an elegant banquet , after which the loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured . A petition was signed by nine of the members for a Royal Arch chapter to be attached to this lodge , andseveralmembers who reside in the county of Rutland , are about to found a new lodge at Oakham , no lodge at present existing in that county .
MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPORT . —Silurian Lodge ( No . 471 ) . —On AA ' c-dncsday , the 3 rd inst ., the usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge took place at the Alasonic Hall , and there was a large muster of the Craft from all points of the compass . The A \ . AI ., Bro . Parnall , took the chair , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the Dir . of Cers . stated a
deputation from Pont ypool was in attendance . We noticed amongst them Bros . Bartholomew Thomas , P . AI . 471 . and Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; AV . AVilliams , Prov . G . Sec . ; II . Griffiths , R . AY ' oolley , E . Prossn-, and C . M . Trehane , of Pontypool , & c . Bro . B . Thomas acted as spokesman , and said : •¦ ' W . AL , Officers , and Brethren , —AVe have the honour of attending before you this evening as a deputation from several gentlemen , members of
this and other lodges in the province , who arc interested in Masonry , and in the formation of a new lod ge at Pontypool . I do not think it necessary to offer many suggestions as to the desirability of a lodge being held there . From the fact that there are several brethren residing in that town and neighbourhood who are prevented from attending any lodge in this province without being absent from home all night , which , you must admit , is at all times undesirable , and , iu addition thereto , there are several gentlemen who have been for some time
anxious to become members of our ancient and honourable fraternity , who have been debarred that privilege for the same reason . Particulars of the proposed new lodge you will best glean if you will allow me to read our petition , showing that a new lodge is about to be held there , to be called the Kennard Lodge , and to meet on the third Monday iu every month . The following brethren have had the honour of being nominated as officers for the first vizmyself as the first AVMBro
year , ., .. ; . Martyn Kennard , of Crumlen Hall , as first S . A \ . ; and Bro . H . Griffiths , as first J . A \ . I should have been elated to accept the proud position of W . AL but from the fact that your Secretary , Bro . AVilliams AA'illiams , who has held office under you for twenty years , and who is Prov . G . Sec , had most cordially consented to act as our Secretary for the first twelve months . Permit me to observe also , we have the hearty good wishes of
our beloved R . AV . Prov . G . Alaster and his esteemed D . Prov . G . Alaster , and Bro . Kennard has heartily thrown his good name into the proposal . So for we have proceeded according to the laws laid down by the " Book of Constitutions , " and our next step is to obtain the recommendation of the officers of a lodge in the province . It seems to us only meet and right , that inasmuch as four of the promoters of the new lodge are members
of the Silurian , we should first ask tbe favour at your hands , and I know wo shall not ask in vain . You have already , as a lodge , granted similar applications , viz ., for the Isca Lodge , at Newport , and for the Bute Lodge , at Cardiff , and should you be pleased to grant our request we shall pledge ourselves to act in strict obedience to the commands of the G . AI . and the laws and regulations of Grand Lodge . " It was then proposed bBro
y . Hellyer , P . AL 471 , P . Z . 471 , and Prov . G . Purst ., — " That the AV . AI . and officers be requested to sign the recommendation for a warrant for a new lodge at Pontypool . " This was seconded by the venerable Bro . S . Coombs , P . M . 471 , P . Z . 471 , and P . Prov . S . G . AV ., who observed we could not have too many lodges ,
and he had great confidence in the proposed new officers , and he was quite sure it would materially advance the good old cause and the province , which every one knew was near and deaf to his heart . The W . M ., Bro . Parnall , in an excellent speech—which , we regret we cannot this week report—warml y supported the application , which on being put to the brethren , was carried unanimously and with much acclamation . Bro . Parnall , W . AI . 471 , said he was most happy to inform the
deputation tbe brethren would be most unanimous in their recommendation ; that the petition be forthwith signed , and that it would afford him very great pleasure when at Pontypool to pop in and have a look at them , and if he could in any other way assist he would be most happy to do so . Bro . Thomas , on behalf of tbe deputation , heartily and cordially thanked the W . AI . and brethren for thhir kindness , and
especially for taking the application at such an early hour , so as to allow the brethren from Pontypool to return home so early , and he trusted , as the lodge would be considered an ofl' -shoot from the Silurian , he should frequently receive visits from members of this and all the lod ges in the province , to assist in carrying out the noble principles of our institution , and he could assure one aud all they would receive a
truly Alasonic welcome . The petition for the new warrant was then signed by thirty-five brethren present and forwarded at once to the V . A \ . the D . Prov . G . AI ., to be handed to the 11 . W . the Prov . G . AI ., with his observations thereon . The lodge was then opened in the second aud third degrees , and Bro . Thomas Smith , of Blaenafon . was raised to the sublime degree of a AI . ALthe ceremony being most ablperformed b
, y y the AV . AI ., Bro . II . J . Parnall . The lodge was then closed , down to the lirst degree , when three gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and alter some other routine matter had been gone through , the lodge was finally closed in harmony at twenty minutes to ten o ' clock .
YORKSHIRE ( AVEST ) . ROTHERIIAJI . —Phasnix Lodge ( No . 904 ) . —The members of this lodge held their annual festival at the Ship Hotel , on Thursday , the 4 th inst .., when Bro . T . W . Parker was installed as W . AL , according to the ancient rites and usage of the Craft . The charge was delivered in an impressive manner b y Bro . John Oxley , P . P . G . H ., P . M ., and the other brethren who took part in the
ceremony were Bro . P . W . Hoyle , who had filled the chair during the past year ; Bro . Farrer , P . AL ; and Bro . AVhite , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . Amongst the other Past Alasters present were Bros . Needham , Garuett , and the llev . P . Browne , M . A .
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Provincial.
occasion , and should be glad to be accompanied by as many of the P . G . officers and other brethren as could attend . Three gentlemen were then proposed as candidates for initiation , and tho W . M . intimated his intention of holding a lodge of emergency for their admission into the Order , in consequence of the large amount of business on the minute book . The lodge , after being at work from 6 o'clock to 9 ' 30 , was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . After supper the usual loyal and
Masonic toasts were given , and heartily responded to , including the toast of the newly initiated brethren . The harmony of the evening was greatly enhanced by the excellent singing of Bros . C . Johnson , Crow , ( who presided at the piano , ) Palmer , Atwood , Hunt , Thorpe , and Bithrey . At low twelve the Tyler's toast , and the national anthem brought the proceedings to a close .
MELTON AIOWBUAT . —Rutland Lodge ( No . 1 , 130 . )—The animal festival of this flourishing young lodge took place at the George Hotel , on Thursday tho 25 th ult ., under the presidency of the W . AL Bro . the Rev . AV . K . Robinson . There were also present the Dep . Prov . G . AI . Bro . Kelly , the W . M . elect , Bro . the Rev . AA . Langley , and upwards of thirty other brethren . The visitors present were Bros . Corby Stamford , Pettifor , P . P . S . G . W . HuntProv . G . Stew . and Ahvoodof Nos . 279 and 523
, , , , Leicester . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , Mr . Thomas Bernard , Architect , was initiated into the Order . Bro . Berridge was then examined as to his proficiency in that degree , and having retired , a F . C . ' s lodge was opened , and he was passed to the second degree . Bros . Clark , Hardy , and Snoden , then passed a satisfactory examination as F . C . ' s , and the lodge having been opened in the third degreethey were
, severally raised to the sublime degree of M . A 1 . in a most impressive manner . The whole of the ceremonies , indeed , were worked by the officers from the AV . M . to the I . G . in a most efficient and admirable manner . The chair was then taken by the D . P . G . M ., and the Rev . Bro . Langley , having been presented by bis predecessor for the benefit of installation , he was duly installed
in ancient form , and was proclaimed and saluted in the several degrees . The AV . M . then appointed and invested the following brethren as the officers of the lodge for the ensuing year — Bev . W . K . Robinson , I . P . M ., Douglas , S . W ., Fast , J . AV ., Adcock , ( elected ) Treas ., AVeaver , Sec , Bright , S . D ., Markham , J . D ., Maun , I . G ., Fernsley , Org ., and Turville , Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks was proposed by the AV . AL , seconded iu strong terms of eulogy bthe D . P . G . M . aud unanimouslpassedto the
y , y , Bev . Bro . Robinson , for his very efficient services as A \ . AI . during the past year , and a life stibscribership to tho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys was presented to him—the llev Bro . having requested that the presentation should take that form in lieu of a P . M . 's jewel which the lodge had voted to him . After several gentlemen had been proposed for initiation , and some business of a routine character transactedthe lod was
, ge closed and the brethren adjourned to an elegant banquet , after which the loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured . A petition was signed by nine of the members for a Royal Arch chapter to be attached to this lodge , andseveralmembers who reside in the county of Rutland , are about to found a new lodge at Oakham , no lodge at present existing in that county .
MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPORT . —Silurian Lodge ( No . 471 ) . —On AA ' c-dncsday , the 3 rd inst ., the usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge took place at the Alasonic Hall , and there was a large muster of the Craft from all points of the compass . The A \ . AI ., Bro . Parnall , took the chair , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the Dir . of Cers . stated a
deputation from Pont ypool was in attendance . We noticed amongst them Bros . Bartholomew Thomas , P . AI . 471 . and Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; AV . AVilliams , Prov . G . Sec . ; II . Griffiths , R . AY ' oolley , E . Prossn-, and C . M . Trehane , of Pontypool , & c . Bro . B . Thomas acted as spokesman , and said : •¦ ' W . AL , Officers , and Brethren , —AVe have the honour of attending before you this evening as a deputation from several gentlemen , members of
this and other lodges in the province , who arc interested in Masonry , and in the formation of a new lod ge at Pontypool . I do not think it necessary to offer many suggestions as to the desirability of a lodge being held there . From the fact that there are several brethren residing in that town and neighbourhood who are prevented from attending any lodge in this province without being absent from home all night , which , you must admit , is at all times undesirable , and , iu addition thereto , there are several gentlemen who have been for some time
anxious to become members of our ancient and honourable fraternity , who have been debarred that privilege for the same reason . Particulars of the proposed new lodge you will best glean if you will allow me to read our petition , showing that a new lodge is about to be held there , to be called the Kennard Lodge , and to meet on the third Monday iu every month . The following brethren have had the honour of being nominated as officers for the first vizmyself as the first AVMBro
year , ., .. ; . Martyn Kennard , of Crumlen Hall , as first S . A \ . ; and Bro . H . Griffiths , as first J . A \ . I should have been elated to accept the proud position of W . AL but from the fact that your Secretary , Bro . AVilliams AA'illiams , who has held office under you for twenty years , and who is Prov . G . Sec , had most cordially consented to act as our Secretary for the first twelve months . Permit me to observe also , we have the hearty good wishes of
our beloved R . AV . Prov . G . Alaster and his esteemed D . Prov . G . Alaster , and Bro . Kennard has heartily thrown his good name into the proposal . So for we have proceeded according to the laws laid down by the " Book of Constitutions , " and our next step is to obtain the recommendation of the officers of a lodge in the province . It seems to us only meet and right , that inasmuch as four of the promoters of the new lodge are members
of the Silurian , we should first ask tbe favour at your hands , and I know wo shall not ask in vain . You have already , as a lodge , granted similar applications , viz ., for the Isca Lodge , at Newport , and for the Bute Lodge , at Cardiff , and should you be pleased to grant our request we shall pledge ourselves to act in strict obedience to the commands of the G . AI . and the laws and regulations of Grand Lodge . " It was then proposed bBro
y . Hellyer , P . AL 471 , P . Z . 471 , and Prov . G . Purst ., — " That the AV . AI . and officers be requested to sign the recommendation for a warrant for a new lodge at Pontypool . " This was seconded by the venerable Bro . S . Coombs , P . M . 471 , P . Z . 471 , and P . Prov . S . G . AV ., who observed we could not have too many lodges ,
and he had great confidence in the proposed new officers , and he was quite sure it would materially advance the good old cause and the province , which every one knew was near and deaf to his heart . The W . M ., Bro . Parnall , in an excellent speech—which , we regret we cannot this week report—warml y supported the application , which on being put to the brethren , was carried unanimously and with much acclamation . Bro . Parnall , W . AI . 471 , said he was most happy to inform the
deputation tbe brethren would be most unanimous in their recommendation ; that the petition be forthwith signed , and that it would afford him very great pleasure when at Pontypool to pop in and have a look at them , and if he could in any other way assist he would be most happy to do so . Bro . Thomas , on behalf of tbe deputation , heartily and cordially thanked the W . AI . and brethren for thhir kindness , and
especially for taking the application at such an early hour , so as to allow the brethren from Pontypool to return home so early , and he trusted , as the lodge would be considered an ofl' -shoot from the Silurian , he should frequently receive visits from members of this and all the lod ges in the province , to assist in carrying out the noble principles of our institution , and he could assure one aud all they would receive a
truly Alasonic welcome . The petition for the new warrant was then signed by thirty-five brethren present and forwarded at once to the V . A \ . the D . Prov . G . AI ., to be handed to the 11 . W . the Prov . G . AI ., with his observations thereon . The lodge was then opened in the second aud third degrees , and Bro . Thomas Smith , of Blaenafon . was raised to the sublime degree of a AI . ALthe ceremony being most ablperformed b
, y y the AV . AI ., Bro . II . J . Parnall . The lodge was then closed , down to the lirst degree , when three gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and alter some other routine matter had been gone through , the lodge was finally closed in harmony at twenty minutes to ten o ' clock .
YORKSHIRE ( AVEST ) . ROTHERIIAJI . —Phasnix Lodge ( No . 904 ) . —The members of this lodge held their annual festival at the Ship Hotel , on Thursday , the 4 th inst .., when Bro . T . W . Parker was installed as W . AL , according to the ancient rites and usage of the Craft . The charge was delivered in an impressive manner b y Bro . John Oxley , P . P . G . H ., P . M ., and the other brethren who took part in the
ceremony were Bro . P . W . Hoyle , who had filled the chair during the past year ; Bro . Farrer , P . AL ; and Bro . AVhite , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . Amongst the other Past Alasters present were Bros . Needham , Garuett , and the llev . P . Browne , M . A .