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the Order . At the conclusion of the ceremony the Prov . G . M . complimented the W . M . and his officers upon the admirable manner in which the proceedings of the lodge had been conducted , and expressed the pleasure he had in meeting the brethren of so honourable and ancient a lodge as the Doric ; that he was proud to see Masonry flourish and united , and the lodge a continued success , which he doubted not would result under the able guidance of so wortha brother as he who then ied
y occup the chair . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the house of Bro . T . Grimwood , the Crown Hotel , where , through the hospitality of the brethren of the Doric , a banquet of a first-class character was provided by the worthy host . The W . M . presided , supported on his right by the Prov . G . M ., and surrounded by the visitors of the evening . At the conclusion of the repast the WMproposedin
-.. , appro priate terms , "The Health of the Prov . G . M ., " which was received in the usual Masonic manner . The Prov . G . M ., in reply , expressed the great gratification he had experienced at the kind and cordial reception he had received at the hands of the brethren of Woodbridge , and hoped the time would not be far distant when he should again have the pleasure of meeting them in lodge as well as the festive board . The usual Masonic toasts
haying been drank , the AV . M . proposed " The Prov . G . Officers , " uniting the toast with the names of Bros . Dorling , Townsend , and Pettit . Bros . Dorling and Townsend acknowledged the toast . Next followed the toasts of " St . Luke's , Perfect Friendship , and Prince of Wales Lodges , " which were received by the members of the Doric Lodge with great cordiality and drank with full Masonic honours . The toasts were responded to by
Bro . Westgate for St . Luke ' s ; Bro . Pettit for Perfect Friendship ; and Bro . Head for the Prince of Wales . The Prov . G . Sec . then rose and proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and paid a well-deserved compliment to that brother and the members of the Doric Lodge for the cordial and gratifying reception they had given the brethren from Ipswich , and he could assure them that , should any of the brethren of the Doric Lodge visit the Ipswich lod they would meet with a hearty welcome from
ges , every brother . The WM ., in responding to the toast , said he had always experienced great gratification iu meeting his brethren from distant lodges , and trusted this would not be the last time he should have the pleasure of meeting them and welcoming them in a similar manner to the present . He thought the brethren from Ipswich had paid a high compliment to the Woodbridge brethren in meeting so numerously on that occasion ,
and if at any future period , should they desire to repeat their visit , he could assure them the right hand of fellowship would be extended to them , and they would receive a most hearty and cordial welcome . The W . M . then rose and proposed " The Health of a well-known and very worthy brother of the Order , Bro . Trott , P . M ., " whom he was very happy to see amongst them , not only on this but on all occasions . The lodge was much
indebted to him for his valuable assistance and instruction , and indeed he scarcely knew what the lodge would do without him . He always found Bro . Trott ready and willing to take any office , from the I . G . to AV . M ., and to give them the benefit of his long experience , and long might he live to meet them . Bro . Trott , in responding , said he had been a member of the lodge upwards of forty years , and he had never for one moment regretted that he had joined the ancient and honourable Order . The W . M .
again rose and proposed "The Masonic Press , " and mentioned the name of Bro . Tidd , whom he had met both in and out of Masonry as a perfect gentlemen and a very worthy brother . He had the greatest possible pleasure in finding that " the Craft was so well represented in the province , for he was quite certain the favourable notices taken of late had done an immense good to the Order , and he hoped that Bro . Tidd would be spared a long time to meet them and report their proceedings . Bro . Tidd
thanked the W . M . and the brethren for their kind reception of the toast and the profession he represented . Some doubt had been expressed as to the propriety of reporting Masonic proceedings , but he was glad to find the brethren approved of what he had done , which had received the sanction of those highest in authority . Bro . Tidd concluded his remarks bythanking the brethren for the cordial reception given to the toast . _ After some further toasts , the meeting separated , after spending a most pleasant and harmonious evening .
WALES ( EASTERN DIVISION ) . BRECON . —Zoyal Brecknock Zodge ( No . 651 ) . —The annual festival of St . John ' s Day was celebrated b y this lodge on Monday , the 28 th ult . The brethren assembled at the lodge
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room iu the Town Hall at three p . m ., where the lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer , the following brethren being present : —Richard Eve , W . M ., P . M . 395 , Prov . G . P . ; H . C . Rich , S . AV . ; J . Morris , J . AV . ; Colonel Lloyd V . Watkins , M . P ., P . M . ; J . Davies , P . M . ; Revs . T . B . Hosken and AV . P . Jones , Chaps . ; J . Williams , Treas . ; J . D . Perrott , Hon . Sec ; Richard Hall , S . D . ; E . Jones , I . G . ; AV . L . Banks , Dir . of Cers . and AV . M . elect ; Richard Webb , Steward ; A .
Scott , Tyler ; also Bros . George Causick , Thomas Frater , William . Webb , T . C . Perks , R . D . AVilliams , J . Prothero , T . Cummins , R . W . Price , Henry Davies , and D . Pugh . The minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the ¦ second degree , when Bro . Henry Davies passed a satisfactory examination and retired . The lodge being opened in the third degree , Bro . Henry Davies was re-ailmitted and raised to the
sublime degree of a Master Mason in Freemasonry , the ceremony being impressively performed by the W . M ., Bro . Eve . The lodge was then lowered to the second degree , and Bro . Colonel Watkins , P . M ., presented Bro . William Laurence Banks for the benefit of installation , he being in every way eligible , having already been regularly nominated and duly elected , Bro . Richard Eve , as Installing Master , proceeded with the duties . The
Secretary read the ancient charge , which Bro . Banks assented to in the usual way . The ceremony was performed according to ancient usage , and the following brethren were invested as the officers of this lodge for the ensuing year : —W . L . Banks , W . M . ; Richard Hall , S . W . ; J . D . Perrott , J . W . and Hon . Sec ; Revs . T . B . Hosken and W . P . Jones , Chaps . ; James Williams , Treas . ; Evan Jones , S . D . ; Richard AVebb , J . D . ; R . W . Price , I . G . ; H . C . Rich , Dir . of Cers . ; George Causick and J . Morris , Stewards ;
Adam Scott , Tyler . The lodge being now resumed in the first degree , and the business of the evening completed before the lodge was adjourned , Bro . Colonel Watkins , P . M ., took this opportunity of observing that now Bro . Eve had terminated his year of office as W . M ., he was sure the brethren would immediately testify their esteem and their indebtedness to him for the great energy and ability with which he had worked this lodge . He therefore with considerable pleasure proposed a vote
of thanks to Bro . Richard Eve for the invaluable services he had rendered this lodge . Bro . J . Davies , P . M ., said that he had very many times been highly pleased with the eloquent and impressive manner Bro . Eve always performed the Masonic ceremonies , and he with considerable gratification begged to second Bro . Colonel Watkins's proposition . On the W . M . putting the motion to the lodge , it was carried unanimously and with much greeting . Bro . Richard Eve thanked the brethren sincerely for
this expression of their kindness . Masonry was to him a source of much pleasure . He was initiated hy an old and experienced brother who had made such an impression on him as never will be erased , and wherever he was he felt it his duty to do all within his power to further the true interest of Freemasonry ; and now that he had left Brecon , he did sincerely wish the brethren of the Loyal Brecknock Lodge hearty good wishes and every prosperity . The W . M . then commanded the J . W . to call
the brethren from labour to refreshment . The brethren adjourned to the Swan Hotel to a sumptuous banquet , reflecting the greatest credit on Mrs . Turner ' s abilities and liberality as a caterer . After the usual Masonic toasts had been given and duly responded to , the lodge was closed in the usual way , the brethren separating at an early hour .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
METROPOLITAN . SOUTITWARK LODGE ( NO . 11 ) . —This flourishing and prosperous Lodge of Mark Masters held an emergency meeting on Monday , January llth , at Bro . C . A . Cathie's , Green Man Tavern , Tooley-street , Southwark . The lodge was opened by Bro . E . N . Levy , P . R . W . M . and Treas . ( in consequence of the R . AV . M ., Bro . H . A . Collington labouring under such a severe
cold , which nearly deprived him of his voice ) , assisted by Bros . H . A . Collington ; A . D . Loewenstark , D . R . AV . M . ; C . H . Murr , S . AV . ; W . Y . Laing , J . AV ; F . Walters , Sec ; J . C . Goody , S . O . ; G . Morris , T . K . ; R . Hurrell , A . P . Leonard , C . A . Cathie , C . Harris , and others . Visitors were—Bros . C . A . Cottebruno , P . R . W . M . Thistle Lodge ( No . 8 ) , and T . Moore , 11 . There were no less than eighteen candidates on the summons for advancement . Four being in attendance , viz .: —Bros . E . Harris , P . M . 73 ; A . Avery , P . M . 619 ; E . Watts , 60 , 225 ; J . L . Valentin , 742 , they were each properly introduced and ad-
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the Order . At the conclusion of the ceremony the Prov . G . M . complimented the W . M . and his officers upon the admirable manner in which the proceedings of the lodge had been conducted , and expressed the pleasure he had in meeting the brethren of so honourable and ancient a lodge as the Doric ; that he was proud to see Masonry flourish and united , and the lodge a continued success , which he doubted not would result under the able guidance of so wortha brother as he who then ied
y occup the chair . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the house of Bro . T . Grimwood , the Crown Hotel , where , through the hospitality of the brethren of the Doric , a banquet of a first-class character was provided by the worthy host . The W . M . presided , supported on his right by the Prov . G . M ., and surrounded by the visitors of the evening . At the conclusion of the repast the WMproposedin
-.. , appro priate terms , "The Health of the Prov . G . M ., " which was received in the usual Masonic manner . The Prov . G . M ., in reply , expressed the great gratification he had experienced at the kind and cordial reception he had received at the hands of the brethren of Woodbridge , and hoped the time would not be far distant when he should again have the pleasure of meeting them in lodge as well as the festive board . The usual Masonic toasts
haying been drank , the AV . M . proposed " The Prov . G . Officers , " uniting the toast with the names of Bros . Dorling , Townsend , and Pettit . Bros . Dorling and Townsend acknowledged the toast . Next followed the toasts of " St . Luke's , Perfect Friendship , and Prince of Wales Lodges , " which were received by the members of the Doric Lodge with great cordiality and drank with full Masonic honours . The toasts were responded to by
Bro . Westgate for St . Luke ' s ; Bro . Pettit for Perfect Friendship ; and Bro . Head for the Prince of Wales . The Prov . G . Sec . then rose and proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " and paid a well-deserved compliment to that brother and the members of the Doric Lodge for the cordial and gratifying reception they had given the brethren from Ipswich , and he could assure them that , should any of the brethren of the Doric Lodge visit the Ipswich lod they would meet with a hearty welcome from
ges , every brother . The WM ., in responding to the toast , said he had always experienced great gratification iu meeting his brethren from distant lodges , and trusted this would not be the last time he should have the pleasure of meeting them and welcoming them in a similar manner to the present . He thought the brethren from Ipswich had paid a high compliment to the Woodbridge brethren in meeting so numerously on that occasion ,
and if at any future period , should they desire to repeat their visit , he could assure them the right hand of fellowship would be extended to them , and they would receive a most hearty and cordial welcome . The W . M . then rose and proposed " The Health of a well-known and very worthy brother of the Order , Bro . Trott , P . M ., " whom he was very happy to see amongst them , not only on this but on all occasions . The lodge was much
indebted to him for his valuable assistance and instruction , and indeed he scarcely knew what the lodge would do without him . He always found Bro . Trott ready and willing to take any office , from the I . G . to AV . M ., and to give them the benefit of his long experience , and long might he live to meet them . Bro . Trott , in responding , said he had been a member of the lodge upwards of forty years , and he had never for one moment regretted that he had joined the ancient and honourable Order . The W . M .
again rose and proposed "The Masonic Press , " and mentioned the name of Bro . Tidd , whom he had met both in and out of Masonry as a perfect gentlemen and a very worthy brother . He had the greatest possible pleasure in finding that " the Craft was so well represented in the province , for he was quite certain the favourable notices taken of late had done an immense good to the Order , and he hoped that Bro . Tidd would be spared a long time to meet them and report their proceedings . Bro . Tidd
thanked the W . M . and the brethren for their kind reception of the toast and the profession he represented . Some doubt had been expressed as to the propriety of reporting Masonic proceedings , but he was glad to find the brethren approved of what he had done , which had received the sanction of those highest in authority . Bro . Tidd concluded his remarks bythanking the brethren for the cordial reception given to the toast . _ After some further toasts , the meeting separated , after spending a most pleasant and harmonious evening .
WALES ( EASTERN DIVISION ) . BRECON . —Zoyal Brecknock Zodge ( No . 651 ) . —The annual festival of St . John ' s Day was celebrated b y this lodge on Monday , the 28 th ult . The brethren assembled at the lodge
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room iu the Town Hall at three p . m ., where the lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer , the following brethren being present : —Richard Eve , W . M ., P . M . 395 , Prov . G . P . ; H . C . Rich , S . AV . ; J . Morris , J . AV . ; Colonel Lloyd V . Watkins , M . P ., P . M . ; J . Davies , P . M . ; Revs . T . B . Hosken and AV . P . Jones , Chaps . ; J . Williams , Treas . ; J . D . Perrott , Hon . Sec ; Richard Hall , S . D . ; E . Jones , I . G . ; AV . L . Banks , Dir . of Cers . and AV . M . elect ; Richard Webb , Steward ; A .
Scott , Tyler ; also Bros . George Causick , Thomas Frater , William . Webb , T . C . Perks , R . D . AVilliams , J . Prothero , T . Cummins , R . W . Price , Henry Davies , and D . Pugh . The minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the ¦ second degree , when Bro . Henry Davies passed a satisfactory examination and retired . The lodge being opened in the third degree , Bro . Henry Davies was re-ailmitted and raised to the
sublime degree of a Master Mason in Freemasonry , the ceremony being impressively performed by the W . M ., Bro . Eve . The lodge was then lowered to the second degree , and Bro . Colonel Watkins , P . M ., presented Bro . William Laurence Banks for the benefit of installation , he being in every way eligible , having already been regularly nominated and duly elected , Bro . Richard Eve , as Installing Master , proceeded with the duties . The
Secretary read the ancient charge , which Bro . Banks assented to in the usual way . The ceremony was performed according to ancient usage , and the following brethren were invested as the officers of this lodge for the ensuing year : —W . L . Banks , W . M . ; Richard Hall , S . W . ; J . D . Perrott , J . W . and Hon . Sec ; Revs . T . B . Hosken and W . P . Jones , Chaps . ; James Williams , Treas . ; Evan Jones , S . D . ; Richard AVebb , J . D . ; R . W . Price , I . G . ; H . C . Rich , Dir . of Cers . ; George Causick and J . Morris , Stewards ;
Adam Scott , Tyler . The lodge being now resumed in the first degree , and the business of the evening completed before the lodge was adjourned , Bro . Colonel Watkins , P . M ., took this opportunity of observing that now Bro . Eve had terminated his year of office as W . M ., he was sure the brethren would immediately testify their esteem and their indebtedness to him for the great energy and ability with which he had worked this lodge . He therefore with considerable pleasure proposed a vote
of thanks to Bro . Richard Eve for the invaluable services he had rendered this lodge . Bro . J . Davies , P . M ., said that he had very many times been highly pleased with the eloquent and impressive manner Bro . Eve always performed the Masonic ceremonies , and he with considerable gratification begged to second Bro . Colonel Watkins's proposition . On the W . M . putting the motion to the lodge , it was carried unanimously and with much greeting . Bro . Richard Eve thanked the brethren sincerely for
this expression of their kindness . Masonry was to him a source of much pleasure . He was initiated hy an old and experienced brother who had made such an impression on him as never will be erased , and wherever he was he felt it his duty to do all within his power to further the true interest of Freemasonry ; and now that he had left Brecon , he did sincerely wish the brethren of the Loyal Brecknock Lodge hearty good wishes and every prosperity . The W . M . then commanded the J . W . to call
the brethren from labour to refreshment . The brethren adjourned to the Swan Hotel to a sumptuous banquet , reflecting the greatest credit on Mrs . Turner ' s abilities and liberality as a caterer . After the usual Masonic toasts had been given and duly responded to , the lodge was closed in the usual way , the brethren separating at an early hour .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
METROPOLITAN . SOUTITWARK LODGE ( NO . 11 ) . —This flourishing and prosperous Lodge of Mark Masters held an emergency meeting on Monday , January llth , at Bro . C . A . Cathie's , Green Man Tavern , Tooley-street , Southwark . The lodge was opened by Bro . E . N . Levy , P . R . W . M . and Treas . ( in consequence of the R . AV . M ., Bro . H . A . Collington labouring under such a severe
cold , which nearly deprived him of his voice ) , assisted by Bros . H . A . Collington ; A . D . Loewenstark , D . R . AV . M . ; C . H . Murr , S . AV . ; W . Y . Laing , J . AV ; F . Walters , Sec ; J . C . Goody , S . O . ; G . Morris , T . K . ; R . Hurrell , A . P . Leonard , C . A . Cathie , C . Harris , and others . Visitors were—Bros . C . A . Cottebruno , P . R . W . M . Thistle Lodge ( No . 8 ) , and T . Moore , 11 . There were no less than eighteen candidates on the summons for advancement . Four being in attendance , viz .: —Bros . E . Harris , P . M . 73 ; A . Avery , P . M . 619 ; E . Watts , 60 , 225 ; J . L . Valentin , 742 , they were each properly introduced and ad-