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next adverted to tho desirability that care should be taken as to whom they admitted to the Craft , for ib should never be forgotten that the moment a man passed the door of a lodge with his apron on , they were bound to protect him as a brother , and to receive him as a brother . They should take care , therefore , that they did not admit into any of their lodges a man who had been rejected elsewhere . A number of other toasts were proposed and speeches made , and after a very pleasant day . tho toast list having been got through , the company separated about half-past six o'clock .
MONMOUTHSHIEE . NEWPOET . —Silurian Lodge ( No . 471 ) . — -On Wednesday , the 11 th inst ., a lodge of emergency was held at the Masonic Hall , Dock-street , for the purpose of raising Bro . Lemuel Raymond , of the ship Abegail , of Yarmouth , Nova Scotia , who was initiated in this lodge in December , 1867 , and passed to the degree of a F . C . Mason in February last , and although very many of
the members are away at the sea-side , yet there was a very good attendance , including two military brothers from the barracks . Bro . Parnall , W . M ., presided , and the lodge having been opened in duo form , the minutes of the last meeting were read , also the requisition for calling this lodge of emergency , which had been duly signed by two members . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Raymond-was examined as to the progress he had made as a F . C . Mason . His answers being
highly satisfactory , ho retired , and tho lodge was opened in the third degree , when the brother before-named was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M ., the ceremony being most ably and correctly rendered by the W . M . Tho lodge was closed to the first degree , and the Secretary incidentally mentioned that the petition to the Board of Benevolence for relief to the widow of Bro . Stevens , voted at the last meeting , had been sent to Giand Lodge , and £ 15 had been paid to the widow , which she had most gratefully acknowledged . The lodge was thou closed in harmony at nine p . m .
PONTYPOOL . —Kennard Lodge ( No . 1258 ) . —The regular monthly meeting cf the members of this lodge took place at the Clarence Hotel , on Monday last , and was very well attended . We noticed in the room some brothers from Hereford , Leominster , Abergavenny , Malta , Whitehaven , and other places . The W . M ., Bro . Bartholomew Thomas , presided with his usual good tact and taste . The minutes of the last meeting- haviimbeen read and confirmeda ballot took placewhen Mr
, , . George Jacobs and Mr . William Davie , of Poutypool , were unanimousl y admitted . The lodge was then raised to the third degree , when Bros . Lloyd , Braining , Davey , Greenway , Sandbrook , Thomas , Jones , and Ellis , were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . ' s , tiie ceremony being most ably rendered by the W . M . ' The lodge was then closed down to the first degree , and Edward Kennard , Esq ., of Bhieiiafon Ironworks , being in attendance , dulinitiated
was y as apprenticed Freemason . The Secretary brought up tiie Craft by-laws for approval , and it was suggested that a printed copy be sent to each member prior to the next meeting , when the same be discussed , and if approved , duly passed . Two gentlemen were then proposed for initiation , and the lodge was closed in harmony at eight p . m . This new lodge is thriving wonderfully , anil we augur , in a very short time , It will be second to none in importance in the province .
NORTH WALES . LLANDUDSO . — SI . Tvxlno ( No . 755 . )—On Monday , the 16 th inst ., a lodge of emergency was held at the Freemasons' Hall . Present : —Bros . W . F . Chapman , WM . ; T . C . Roden , P . M . ; Gooch , S . D . ; Rev . John Henri , Chap . ; H . Warren , and other members . Visitors . —Bro . E . Kent , S . W ., Fletcher Lodge , 1 , 031 ; Bro . J . L . Kennedy , . 1 . 1 ) ., Holt Lodge , 1 , 246 . At the request of the Kent acted
W . M , Bro , E . as S . W , and Bro . Kennedy as J . W . The lodge was opened in form , and with solemn prayer , by Bro . Dr . Roden , who occupied the chair of IC . S . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Thomas Blackwall , of Llanru-st , and declared to be unanimous in his favour ; lie being present , was admitted properly prepared , and received into ttie light of Masonry according to ancient formthe charge being delivered
, to the candidate by Bro . E . Kent , the acting S . W . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bro . Hollins , being a candidate to be raised to the degree of M . M ., was examined as to his proficiency as F . C , and having answered the usual questions satisfactorily , was entrusted and retired . The lodge having
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been opened in the third degree , Bro . Hollins was admitted , and duly raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The lodge was closed down in peace and perfect harmony . We must congratulate the members of this lodge on their possesion of the beautiful building they have erected for the purposes of Freemasonry , which confers not only honour upon themselves , but is an ornament to the town . Likewise upon the efficient working of the lod and without being invidiousmore particularly to mention
ge , , the untiring exertions of the W . Bro . Dr . T . B . Roden , P . M ., whose zeal in the cause of Masonry , correct knowledge of the working of a lodge to its minutest detail , and love of the Craft , has rendered his name a pillar of strength , not only in this , but other provinces .
SUFFOLK . SUDBUEY . —Stow Valley Lodge ( No . 1 , 224 ) . —Installation , Meeting . —This lodge met at the Private Lodge Rooms , Market Hill , on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., the following brethren beingpresent : —Bros . Thomas Holland , W . M . ; J . H . Rinder , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; J . H . Chambers , J . W . ; G . King , sen ., S . D . ; JParkerJDGMartinSeeF . WheelerI . G . ; VV . Sholl
. , .. ; . , . ; , , O . G .-, J . P . Okey , Org . ; Bros . Hill . Harding , Eintnerson , Lewis , Cossie , Rend . Greenwood , Jennings , and others . Visitors , Bros . John Terry , Installing Master ; Fitch , Lusia , Scott , Gooch ,. Last , Pettitt , Laz ' et , Harcwood , Evans , and other well known brethren . Lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , it was duly raised to the second degree , and Bro . W . Jennings being present , and answering- tho
necessary questions in a very satisfactory manner , he was entrusted and withdrew , when the lodge was opened in the third degree , and W . Jennings raised by the W . M ., in his usual capital style . Bro . Terry then proceeded with the installation ceremony in that able manner so well known amongst a great number of London aud provincial brethren , and Bro . Hinder having been invested as W . M ., appointed his officers as follows : Brns . Holland , I . P . M . ; Chambers , S . W . ; G . King , sen ., J . W . ; Holland , Treas . ; Parker ,- S . D . ; Okey , J . D . ; Wheeler , I . G . ;
Shool , O . G . ; Lewis , Steward ; and Emmerson , Dir . of Cers . No other business being before the lodge it was closed in form , and the brethren retired to the Rose and Crown Tavern , where a most sumptuous repast was provided by the hostess , to which ample justice was ; done . The cloth having been withdrawn , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , tho new WM . showing that the gavel was placed in good bands . After spending a happy re-union the brethren separated in
very peace and harmonv . In the course of the evening a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Holland , and well worthy was this able and courteous brother of receiving it . His worth ' has been fairly tested during his year of office , he having at great expense and trouble succeeded in forming tho lodge , and not only forming it but bringing that quality of brethren into the lodge that are quite capable of holding up tho prestige
of our ancient Craft . We may add that the jewel was valued at fifteen guineas , and reflects the highest credit upon Bro . H . T . Lamb , of St , . Tohn ' s-square , ClevkenweU , it being like all the jewels we have known to come from this establishment—worthy of the house . We may also note that a very handsome bine silk banner and pole were presented to the lodgo by the W . M .,. Bro . Rinder , ivhich will reflect no small share of credit to the lodge whon called upon to take at the Provincial meetings .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
SOMERSETSHIRE . WESTOJT-SUPER-MARE . —Tiie United Artillery , Engineer , and Hijle Volunteer Lodge ( No . 108 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Carnarvon Hall , Weston-Super-Mare , on Monday , the 9 th inst ., when the following officers were present -. Bros . F . G . Irwin , P . G . Overseer as W . M . ; F . Vizard , S . W . ; Clarke , J . W . ; Cox , Sec . and acting M . O . ; Inskiss , J . O . j TownsendEegof MParsonsTler . The W . M . opened the
, . . ; , y lodge with solemn prayer . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , the ballot was then taken which proved unanimous , and the following candidates were then admitted aud advanced to the honourable degree of Mark Master Masons in due and ancient form , Bros . Lieut . H . Wiltshire , S . Harvey , and Sidney Jones , tbe brethren were highly pleased with the solemn anil impressive manner in
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next adverted to tho desirability that care should be taken as to whom they admitted to the Craft , for ib should never be forgotten that the moment a man passed the door of a lodge with his apron on , they were bound to protect him as a brother , and to receive him as a brother . They should take care , therefore , that they did not admit into any of their lodges a man who had been rejected elsewhere . A number of other toasts were proposed and speeches made , and after a very pleasant day . tho toast list having been got through , the company separated about half-past six o'clock .
MONMOUTHSHIEE . NEWPOET . —Silurian Lodge ( No . 471 ) . — -On Wednesday , the 11 th inst ., a lodge of emergency was held at the Masonic Hall , Dock-street , for the purpose of raising Bro . Lemuel Raymond , of the ship Abegail , of Yarmouth , Nova Scotia , who was initiated in this lodge in December , 1867 , and passed to the degree of a F . C . Mason in February last , and although very many of
the members are away at the sea-side , yet there was a very good attendance , including two military brothers from the barracks . Bro . Parnall , W . M ., presided , and the lodge having been opened in duo form , the minutes of the last meeting were read , also the requisition for calling this lodge of emergency , which had been duly signed by two members . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Raymond-was examined as to the progress he had made as a F . C . Mason . His answers being
highly satisfactory , ho retired , and tho lodge was opened in the third degree , when the brother before-named was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M ., the ceremony being most ably and correctly rendered by the W . M . Tho lodge was closed to the first degree , and the Secretary incidentally mentioned that the petition to the Board of Benevolence for relief to the widow of Bro . Stevens , voted at the last meeting , had been sent to Giand Lodge , and £ 15 had been paid to the widow , which she had most gratefully acknowledged . The lodge was thou closed in harmony at nine p . m .
PONTYPOOL . —Kennard Lodge ( No . 1258 ) . —The regular monthly meeting cf the members of this lodge took place at the Clarence Hotel , on Monday last , and was very well attended . We noticed in the room some brothers from Hereford , Leominster , Abergavenny , Malta , Whitehaven , and other places . The W . M ., Bro . Bartholomew Thomas , presided with his usual good tact and taste . The minutes of the last meeting- haviimbeen read and confirmeda ballot took placewhen Mr
, , . George Jacobs and Mr . William Davie , of Poutypool , were unanimousl y admitted . The lodge was then raised to the third degree , when Bros . Lloyd , Braining , Davey , Greenway , Sandbrook , Thomas , Jones , and Ellis , were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . ' s , tiie ceremony being most ably rendered by the W . M . ' The lodge was then closed down to the first degree , and Edward Kennard , Esq ., of Bhieiiafon Ironworks , being in attendance , dulinitiated
was y as apprenticed Freemason . The Secretary brought up tiie Craft by-laws for approval , and it was suggested that a printed copy be sent to each member prior to the next meeting , when the same be discussed , and if approved , duly passed . Two gentlemen were then proposed for initiation , and the lodge was closed in harmony at eight p . m . This new lodge is thriving wonderfully , anil we augur , in a very short time , It will be second to none in importance in the province .
NORTH WALES . LLANDUDSO . — SI . Tvxlno ( No . 755 . )—On Monday , the 16 th inst ., a lodge of emergency was held at the Freemasons' Hall . Present : —Bros . W . F . Chapman , WM . ; T . C . Roden , P . M . ; Gooch , S . D . ; Rev . John Henri , Chap . ; H . Warren , and other members . Visitors . —Bro . E . Kent , S . W ., Fletcher Lodge , 1 , 031 ; Bro . J . L . Kennedy , . 1 . 1 ) ., Holt Lodge , 1 , 246 . At the request of the Kent acted
W . M , Bro , E . as S . W , and Bro . Kennedy as J . W . The lodge was opened in form , and with solemn prayer , by Bro . Dr . Roden , who occupied the chair of IC . S . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Thomas Blackwall , of Llanru-st , and declared to be unanimous in his favour ; lie being present , was admitted properly prepared , and received into ttie light of Masonry according to ancient formthe charge being delivered
, to the candidate by Bro . E . Kent , the acting S . W . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bro . Hollins , being a candidate to be raised to the degree of M . M ., was examined as to his proficiency as F . C , and having answered the usual questions satisfactorily , was entrusted and retired . The lodge having
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been opened in the third degree , Bro . Hollins was admitted , and duly raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The lodge was closed down in peace and perfect harmony . We must congratulate the members of this lodge on their possesion of the beautiful building they have erected for the purposes of Freemasonry , which confers not only honour upon themselves , but is an ornament to the town . Likewise upon the efficient working of the lod and without being invidiousmore particularly to mention
ge , , the untiring exertions of the W . Bro . Dr . T . B . Roden , P . M ., whose zeal in the cause of Masonry , correct knowledge of the working of a lodge to its minutest detail , and love of the Craft , has rendered his name a pillar of strength , not only in this , but other provinces .
SUFFOLK . SUDBUEY . —Stow Valley Lodge ( No . 1 , 224 ) . —Installation , Meeting . —This lodge met at the Private Lodge Rooms , Market Hill , on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., the following brethren beingpresent : —Bros . Thomas Holland , W . M . ; J . H . Rinder , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; J . H . Chambers , J . W . ; G . King , sen ., S . D . ; JParkerJDGMartinSeeF . WheelerI . G . ; VV . Sholl
. , .. ; . , . ; , , O . G .-, J . P . Okey , Org . ; Bros . Hill . Harding , Eintnerson , Lewis , Cossie , Rend . Greenwood , Jennings , and others . Visitors , Bros . John Terry , Installing Master ; Fitch , Lusia , Scott , Gooch ,. Last , Pettitt , Laz ' et , Harcwood , Evans , and other well known brethren . Lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , it was duly raised to the second degree , and Bro . W . Jennings being present , and answering- tho
necessary questions in a very satisfactory manner , he was entrusted and withdrew , when the lodge was opened in the third degree , and W . Jennings raised by the W . M ., in his usual capital style . Bro . Terry then proceeded with the installation ceremony in that able manner so well known amongst a great number of London aud provincial brethren , and Bro . Hinder having been invested as W . M ., appointed his officers as follows : Brns . Holland , I . P . M . ; Chambers , S . W . ; G . King , sen ., J . W . ; Holland , Treas . ; Parker ,- S . D . ; Okey , J . D . ; Wheeler , I . G . ;
Shool , O . G . ; Lewis , Steward ; and Emmerson , Dir . of Cers . No other business being before the lodge it was closed in form , and the brethren retired to the Rose and Crown Tavern , where a most sumptuous repast was provided by the hostess , to which ample justice was ; done . The cloth having been withdrawn , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , tho new WM . showing that the gavel was placed in good bands . After spending a happy re-union the brethren separated in
very peace and harmonv . In the course of the evening a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Holland , and well worthy was this able and courteous brother of receiving it . His worth ' has been fairly tested during his year of office , he having at great expense and trouble succeeded in forming tho lodge , and not only forming it but bringing that quality of brethren into the lodge that are quite capable of holding up tho prestige
of our ancient Craft . We may add that the jewel was valued at fifteen guineas , and reflects the highest credit upon Bro . H . T . Lamb , of St , . Tohn ' s-square , ClevkenweU , it being like all the jewels we have known to come from this establishment—worthy of the house . We may also note that a very handsome bine silk banner and pole were presented to the lodgo by the W . M .,. Bro . Rinder , ivhich will reflect no small share of credit to the lodge whon called upon to take at the Provincial meetings .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
SOMERSETSHIRE . WESTOJT-SUPER-MARE . —Tiie United Artillery , Engineer , and Hijle Volunteer Lodge ( No . 108 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Carnarvon Hall , Weston-Super-Mare , on Monday , the 9 th inst ., when the following officers were present -. Bros . F . G . Irwin , P . G . Overseer as W . M . ; F . Vizard , S . W . ; Clarke , J . W . ; Cox , Sec . and acting M . O . ; Inskiss , J . O . j TownsendEegof MParsonsTler . The W . M . opened the
, . . ; , y lodge with solemn prayer . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , the ballot was then taken which proved unanimous , and the following candidates were then admitted aud advanced to the honourable degree of Mark Master Masons in due and ancient form , Bros . Lieut . H . Wiltshire , S . Harvey , and Sidney Jones , tbe brethren were highly pleased with the solemn anil impressive manner in