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that those who stood respectively 1 , 2 , and 3 , on the balloting , paper still appear amongst the unsuccessful . 41 . Palmer , C . F . H 338 21 . Man , AV . F 136 38 . Gondie , W . R 337 37 . Belcher , V . H 118 36 . AVilliams , J . E . II .... 324 2 . Bentley . E . T 114 19 . Fisher , S . Brant 322 40 . Mould , A S 7 20 . HopkinsC 308 29 . DowningJ . E 54
, , 22 . Milbourne , J . 307 14 . Walsha , H 22 9 . Atkinson , J 303 . 27 . Marjason , J 21 3 . HicKinott , H 280 25 . Smith , L 15 30 . Varden , E . J 161 31 . Nicholas , T . F 13 1 . Jackson , H . J 156 15 . Addison , J 8 43 . Hopwood , G . 139 30 . Laws , G —¦ We gladly call attention to the fact that one of our most
popular dignitaries , the Righ Hon . Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., G . C . B ., Past Deputy . Grand Master of England , has most kindly consented to preside at the anniversary festival in March next . There can be no doubt , but that the noble earl will be supported by the largest Board of Stewards , and brethren of influence ever congregated , and that the result of their united exertions will be to clear away the entanglement of debt , by which this excellent institution is so seriously hampered .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
MOUNT LEBANON LODGE ( NO . 73 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 16 th' inst ., at the Green Man Tavern , Tooley-street , Southwark ( Bro . C . A . Cathie's ) . The lodge was opened by Bro . F . Walters , P . M ., assistad by Bros . R . Orel , as S . AV . ; T- J . Sabine , J . W . ; E . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Donkin , P . M ., Sec . ; F . H Elsworth , S . D . ; D . Rose , J . D . ; M . A . Loewenstark , I . G . ; G . Free , W . S . ; E . N . Levy , P . M . ; R . J . Chipperfield , Stevens , and very many
others . Bro . J . C . Gooday , W . M ., took the chair . Bros . F . Mew and Parry were duly passed to the second degree . One gentleman was initiated into ancient Freemasonry . Bro . F . Walters , according to his previous notice of motion , proposed that £ 20 he taken from the lodge funds , and placed in the charity box of the lodge ; also ten guineas from the same source , for the Girls' Sohool , to purchase a life governorship in the name of the Treasurer of the lodge for the time being . Both
propositions being seconded , were carried unanimously . DOMATIC LODGE ( NO . 177 ) . —The first meeting of the season of the Domatic Lodge , took place on Friday evening , the 12 th inst ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet , street . Bro . , T . Simpson , W . M ., occupied tho choir ; Bros . F . AV . Smith , S . W . ; Prior , J . AV . ; several other officers , and Bros . Smith , Treas . ; Elmes , Sec . ; unci H . Thompson , P . M . ' s . There were also several visitors present . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bro . Elmes read the minutes of the last lodge , and also of the lodge of emergency , which were unanimously confirmed . The lodge was
then opened in the second degree , when Bros . Maynard aiic Watkins were questioned as to their proficiency in the science and their answers being considered satisfactory , they withdrew and the lodge was opened in the third degree , and they were severally raised to the sublime degree , that ceremony being twice very ably performed by the AT . M . The lodge was theK lowered to the second degree , and Bros . Spailer and Arnold were passed to the degree of F . C . Several propositions for the
admission of members ( subject to a ballot ) having been made , the lodge was closed in due form , and with solemn prayer . The brethren then adjourned for refreshment , and nearly sixty sat down to a banquet prepared in Bro . Clenow's usual style , and which also , as usual , gave general satisfaction . The cloth having been cleared , the usual formal loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured . Bro . J . Smith , Trea ., P . M ., and the
father of the lodge , said he was entrusted for a short time by the AA . M ., with the use of his gavel , and the brethren knew full well the use he intended to apply it to , which was to propose "The Health of tho AVorshipful Master . " His year of office was drawing to a close , for that was the last evening but one he would preside at the banquet as AV . M ., and as they knew the way in which he had discharged his duties thereand also at
, the lodge , he felt sure that it needed no words from him to recommend the toast he had proposed . Ho therefore asked them One and all to drink with all the cordiality which it deserved , the health of Bro . Simpson , their W . M . The toast was most enthusiastically responded to . The W . M ., in
acknowledging tho compliment paid to him , said he felt gratified at that expression of their feelings , aud if he had discharged his duties to their satisfaction , he was amply rewarded for having done so . The AV . M . said the next toast he had to propose was one always most pleasing , not only to the AV . M ., but the members of the Domatic Lodge , as it was the health of their brother visitors . The Domatic Lodge always prided itself upon its hospitalitto its visitorsand the moro frequent were their
y , visits the better they esteemed them . They were that night honoured by the presence of several , and without mentioning their names , and as they were all welcome , he begged to propose "The Health of the Visitors . " The toast was drunk most cordially . Bro . Stevens , AV . M . of the Albion Lodge , No . 9 , returned thanks , and said as that was not his first visit to the Domatic Lodgehe knew not only its excellent workingbut
, , also its hospitality . As the AV . M . of the Albion Lodge , he gayo them all an invitation to come and see him , provided they did not all come at once , and on behalf of himself and his brother visitors , he thanked the W . M . and brethren for the very cordial manner in which they had been received iu the Domatic Lodge The W . M . next gave "The Past Masters of the Domatie Lodge , " and said that although only a small number of them
were present that evening , he knew that they were at all times willing to undertake any duty that might be required of them , and the W . M . was always greatly indebted to them for the assistance they rendered to him . He begged to propose " The Healths of Bros . Smith , Elmes , and Thompson , Past Masters of the Domatic Lodge . " The toast was most enthusiastically responded to . Bro . J . Smith , in responding , thanked the brethren for their acknowledgment of their servicesand which
, they were at all times ready to render , aud to do their best to promote tbe interests of the lodge . He took that opportunity of enlisting the sympathies of the brethren on behalf of Bro . Ashton . whose son was a candidate for the fifth time for admission to the Boys' School , the election for which would take place on the following Monday . If any of the brethren had votes at their disposalhe should be happy to receive themand he hoped
, , that at their next meeting he should be able to report the success of this candidate . The next toast was " The Officers of the Domatic Lodge / ' which was given and responded to . The Tyler ' s toast was then given , and the proceedings were brought to a close . Bros . Barry , Vaughan , Matthew , and others , delighted the brethren with some excellent songs during the evening , and the whole passed off iu the true spirit of
Freemasonry . YAEBOEOUGH LODGE ( N O . 554 . )—The regular monthly meeting of this influential lodge was held on the 4 th inst ., at Bro . AValter ' s Green Dragon , Stepney . The lodge was duly opened by the AV . M ., Bro . AV . G . Clarke , at half-past , five o ' clock , assisted by Bros . AVynne , "Vasey , Hamilton , Hampton , and Hudson , P . M . 's , and Josiah Green , Sec . The minutes of the former lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge
was then opened in the second degree , and Bros . J . Simpson and Thomas Power being present , answered the questions qualifying them for a second degree , and withdrew . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and Bros . Simpson and Power raised to she sublime degree of Master Masons , the ceremony being most impressively worked by the W . M . The lodge was then resumed to the first degree , when the W-M .
proceeded to invest Bro . 11 . B . Hampton with the collar of the J . W ., that office being vacant through the resignation of Bro . J . G . Stevens . The Secretary then read a letter from the widow of a deceased member , thanking the lodge for the sum of five guineas awarded her at the last meeting . ¦ Bro . Green , Sec-, gave notice of motion for the revision of the by-laws . All Masonic business being concluded , the lodge was closed in
perfect harmony , and the brethren , thirty-five in number , sat down to a most excellent banquet , which reflected the greatest credit on Bro . Walters . The cloth being removed , the AV . M . proceeded to give the usual Masonic toasts , which were most enthusiastically responded to . The W . M . then gave " The Health of the Visitors . " This toast was responded to by Bros . Green and Fredk . AValters , P . M . 73 and Sec . 871 , who was
prevented remaining , owing to tho distance he had to travel , and the lateness of the hour . The toast was also responded to by Bros . Obitts , Sec . 831 ; J . Murcb , J . D . 174 ; J . Stanley , 174 ; E . Curtis , 276 ; and D . Lines , 619 . Several of tbe brethren sang some delightful songs , which greatly added to the comfort of the evening . The Tyler ' s toast brought one of the happiest evenings spent by the Yarborough Lodge to a a close at the hour of eleven .
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Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
that those who stood respectively 1 , 2 , and 3 , on the balloting , paper still appear amongst the unsuccessful . 41 . Palmer , C . F . H 338 21 . Man , AV . F 136 38 . Gondie , W . R 337 37 . Belcher , V . H 118 36 . AVilliams , J . E . II .... 324 2 . Bentley . E . T 114 19 . Fisher , S . Brant 322 40 . Mould , A S 7 20 . HopkinsC 308 29 . DowningJ . E 54
, , 22 . Milbourne , J . 307 14 . Walsha , H 22 9 . Atkinson , J 303 . 27 . Marjason , J 21 3 . HicKinott , H 280 25 . Smith , L 15 30 . Varden , E . J 161 31 . Nicholas , T . F 13 1 . Jackson , H . J 156 15 . Addison , J 8 43 . Hopwood , G . 139 30 . Laws , G —¦ We gladly call attention to the fact that one of our most
popular dignitaries , the Righ Hon . Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., G . C . B ., Past Deputy . Grand Master of England , has most kindly consented to preside at the anniversary festival in March next . There can be no doubt , but that the noble earl will be supported by the largest Board of Stewards , and brethren of influence ever congregated , and that the result of their united exertions will be to clear away the entanglement of debt , by which this excellent institution is so seriously hampered .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
MOUNT LEBANON LODGE ( NO . 73 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 16 th' inst ., at the Green Man Tavern , Tooley-street , Southwark ( Bro . C . A . Cathie's ) . The lodge was opened by Bro . F . Walters , P . M ., assistad by Bros . R . Orel , as S . AV . ; T- J . Sabine , J . W . ; E . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Donkin , P . M ., Sec . ; F . H Elsworth , S . D . ; D . Rose , J . D . ; M . A . Loewenstark , I . G . ; G . Free , W . S . ; E . N . Levy , P . M . ; R . J . Chipperfield , Stevens , and very many
others . Bro . J . C . Gooday , W . M ., took the chair . Bros . F . Mew and Parry were duly passed to the second degree . One gentleman was initiated into ancient Freemasonry . Bro . F . Walters , according to his previous notice of motion , proposed that £ 20 he taken from the lodge funds , and placed in the charity box of the lodge ; also ten guineas from the same source , for the Girls' Sohool , to purchase a life governorship in the name of the Treasurer of the lodge for the time being . Both
propositions being seconded , were carried unanimously . DOMATIC LODGE ( NO . 177 ) . —The first meeting of the season of the Domatic Lodge , took place on Friday evening , the 12 th inst ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet , street . Bro . , T . Simpson , W . M ., occupied tho choir ; Bros . F . AV . Smith , S . W . ; Prior , J . AV . ; several other officers , and Bros . Smith , Treas . ; Elmes , Sec . ; unci H . Thompson , P . M . ' s . There were also several visitors present . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bro . Elmes read the minutes of the last lodge , and also of the lodge of emergency , which were unanimously confirmed . The lodge was
then opened in the second degree , when Bros . Maynard aiic Watkins were questioned as to their proficiency in the science and their answers being considered satisfactory , they withdrew and the lodge was opened in the third degree , and they were severally raised to the sublime degree , that ceremony being twice very ably performed by the AT . M . The lodge was theK lowered to the second degree , and Bros . Spailer and Arnold were passed to the degree of F . C . Several propositions for the
admission of members ( subject to a ballot ) having been made , the lodge was closed in due form , and with solemn prayer . The brethren then adjourned for refreshment , and nearly sixty sat down to a banquet prepared in Bro . Clenow's usual style , and which also , as usual , gave general satisfaction . The cloth having been cleared , the usual formal loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured . Bro . J . Smith , Trea ., P . M ., and the
father of the lodge , said he was entrusted for a short time by the AA . M ., with the use of his gavel , and the brethren knew full well the use he intended to apply it to , which was to propose "The Health of tho AVorshipful Master . " His year of office was drawing to a close , for that was the last evening but one he would preside at the banquet as AV . M ., and as they knew the way in which he had discharged his duties thereand also at
, the lodge , he felt sure that it needed no words from him to recommend the toast he had proposed . Ho therefore asked them One and all to drink with all the cordiality which it deserved , the health of Bro . Simpson , their W . M . The toast was most enthusiastically responded to . The W . M ., in
acknowledging tho compliment paid to him , said he felt gratified at that expression of their feelings , aud if he had discharged his duties to their satisfaction , he was amply rewarded for having done so . The AV . M . said the next toast he had to propose was one always most pleasing , not only to the AV . M ., but the members of the Domatic Lodge , as it was the health of their brother visitors . The Domatic Lodge always prided itself upon its hospitalitto its visitorsand the moro frequent were their
y , visits the better they esteemed them . They were that night honoured by the presence of several , and without mentioning their names , and as they were all welcome , he begged to propose "The Health of the Visitors . " The toast was drunk most cordially . Bro . Stevens , AV . M . of the Albion Lodge , No . 9 , returned thanks , and said as that was not his first visit to the Domatic Lodgehe knew not only its excellent workingbut
, , also its hospitality . As the AV . M . of the Albion Lodge , he gayo them all an invitation to come and see him , provided they did not all come at once , and on behalf of himself and his brother visitors , he thanked the W . M . and brethren for the very cordial manner in which they had been received iu the Domatic Lodge The W . M . next gave "The Past Masters of the Domatie Lodge , " and said that although only a small number of them
were present that evening , he knew that they were at all times willing to undertake any duty that might be required of them , and the W . M . was always greatly indebted to them for the assistance they rendered to him . He begged to propose " The Healths of Bros . Smith , Elmes , and Thompson , Past Masters of the Domatic Lodge . " The toast was most enthusiastically responded to . Bro . J . Smith , in responding , thanked the brethren for their acknowledgment of their servicesand which
, they were at all times ready to render , aud to do their best to promote tbe interests of the lodge . He took that opportunity of enlisting the sympathies of the brethren on behalf of Bro . Ashton . whose son was a candidate for the fifth time for admission to the Boys' School , the election for which would take place on the following Monday . If any of the brethren had votes at their disposalhe should be happy to receive themand he hoped
, , that at their next meeting he should be able to report the success of this candidate . The next toast was " The Officers of the Domatic Lodge / ' which was given and responded to . The Tyler ' s toast was then given , and the proceedings were brought to a close . Bros . Barry , Vaughan , Matthew , and others , delighted the brethren with some excellent songs during the evening , and the whole passed off iu the true spirit of
Freemasonry . YAEBOEOUGH LODGE ( N O . 554 . )—The regular monthly meeting of this influential lodge was held on the 4 th inst ., at Bro . AValter ' s Green Dragon , Stepney . The lodge was duly opened by the AV . M ., Bro . AV . G . Clarke , at half-past , five o ' clock , assisted by Bros . AVynne , "Vasey , Hamilton , Hampton , and Hudson , P . M . 's , and Josiah Green , Sec . The minutes of the former lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge
was then opened in the second degree , and Bros . J . Simpson and Thomas Power being present , answered the questions qualifying them for a second degree , and withdrew . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and Bros . Simpson and Power raised to she sublime degree of Master Masons , the ceremony being most impressively worked by the W . M . The lodge was then resumed to the first degree , when the W-M .
proceeded to invest Bro . 11 . B . Hampton with the collar of the J . W ., that office being vacant through the resignation of Bro . J . G . Stevens . The Secretary then read a letter from the widow of a deceased member , thanking the lodge for the sum of five guineas awarded her at the last meeting . ¦ Bro . Green , Sec-, gave notice of motion for the revision of the by-laws . All Masonic business being concluded , the lodge was closed in
perfect harmony , and the brethren , thirty-five in number , sat down to a most excellent banquet , which reflected the greatest credit on Bro . Walters . The cloth being removed , the AV . M . proceeded to give the usual Masonic toasts , which were most enthusiastically responded to . The W . M . then gave " The Health of the Visitors . " This toast was responded to by Bros . Green and Fredk . AValters , P . M . 73 and Sec . 871 , who was
prevented remaining , owing to tho distance he had to travel , and the lateness of the hour . The toast was also responded to by Bros . Obitts , Sec . 831 ; J . Murcb , J . D . 174 ; J . Stanley , 174 ; E . Curtis , 276 ; and D . Lines , 619 . Several of tbe brethren sang some delightful songs , which greatly added to the comfort of the evening . The Tyler ' s toast brought one of the happiest evenings spent by the Yarborough Lodge to a a close at the hour of eleven .