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were initiated . The lodge was then called off from labour to refreshment , and the brethren , ( 55 in number , sat doivn to a sumptuous banquet . On the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and masonic toasts were given . The toast of the Benevolent Fund Avas responded to by Bro . P . Beyfus , P . M . Bro . H . M . Levy proposed the toast of the AA . M ., and stated he AA-as pleased to see so yoang a brother occupying the chair ol so old and influential a lodge . Thc visitors Avere Bros . R . Douglas ,
23 ; S . Lazarus , 188 ; L . Davis , 73 ; J . Myerscough , 718 ; AV AVaiiiwright , 933 ; AV . N . Trent , 463 ; Foster , 72 ; Hopl-irk , P . M . and Treas . 197 ; Dawson , 27 ; F . B . AVells , Jaeobson , 141 ; who severally responded to the toast . The toast of the AVardens , the Officers , and Junior Officers folloAved . The lodge was then called on , and the Secretary announced that a petition bad been presented by a brother , Avhich was numerously signed , to relieve a distressed brother , and the brethren of the lodge , had , in the interim , granted him relief from the Benevolent Fund . The lodge Avas then closed .
MOUNT LEBANON LODGE , ( No . 73 ) . —A Meeting of the above lodge ivas held at tho Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , on Tuesday , March 20 th , 1871 . Present : Meyer A . Loewenstark , WM . ; Georg-e Free , S . AV . ; T . J . Grace , J . W . ; E . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; F . H . Ebswortli , I . P . M . ; D . Rose , P . M ..- A . S . Dussek . S . D . ; L . Barman , J . D . ; I . J . H . AVOking , I . G . ; J . H . Button , W . S . ; J . AA ' . Dudley , F . E . Cooper , H . Keebles , Earnciv . A- 'isitor : Bro . Dr . H . AV . Goldsbro ' , P . Prov . G . S . W ., North
Wales , P . M ., P . Z ., Ac . Bros . Ireton , Bagaley , and Sutton were raised , and Bros . Lloyd ai d Hurry passed " . The AA . M . announced his intention to stand as Steward to the Girls' School Festival in May , and solicited the support of the brethren . £ 10 10 s . was voted to the Boys' School , and notice to give £ 10 10 s . to the Girls' School ivas read . In consequence of the illness of the respected Secretary , Bro . Donkin , the banquet , it was arranged , should not take place until next meeting , in the hopes
of his making progress towards recovery , and the brethren adjourned to slight refreshment . LODGE or THANCJTJILITY ( NO . 185 ) . —The regular meeting of this Lodge Avas held at Radley ' s Hotel , New Bridge Street , on Monckn ' , 20 th inst ., present Bros . Louis Barnett , AV . M ,, Bloomfield , S . AA ' . ; Abrahams , J . W .,- N . Moss , S . D . ; Peartree , Tresis . ; E . Levy ,. Sec . ; Matthews , I . G . ; Barfield , P . M . ; S . Moss , P . M . ; Algernon Sydney , P . M . ; M . HarrisS . M . KnnppeOrganist .
, ; , , and about 30 other members . Bro . Beckwith , Pythagorean , No . 79 , Avas present as a visitor . Tho newly-installed Master , in most efficient style , initiated Mr . Wm . Noble , and passed Bros . Marks , Martinez ,, and AVittenbevg . A good banquet followed the proceeding .. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts ivere proposed and seconded .
AVELHNGTOM LODGE ( NO . 548 ) . —This Lodge met on Tuesday at the AVhite Swan Tavern , High Street , Deptford , under the prcsideiicy of Bro , T . H . Phillips , AV . M . The business ol the evening was confined to the Avorking of the third degree , as neither of the candidates for initiation put in an appearance . There AA'as no banquet . DALHOUSIE LODGE , ( NO . SCO ) . —The brethren of this lodge held their regular meeting at Anderton's HotelFleet-streeton
, , Thursday , March Sth . Present : Bros . AVilliam AV . M . Hardy , S . AA . ; Thomson , J . W . ; Seneca ] , S . D . ; Dalwood , J . D . ; Bristo , P . M ., and Treas . ; Ingram , Sec , I . G . ; Smith , Org . A'isitors : Bros . Driscoll , P . M ., United Mariners , 30 ; Gordon , Civstal Palace Lodge , 740 ; Sc-irth , St . Tliomas' Lodge , 142 ; G . Taylor , Crescent Lodge , 788 ; Howctfc and Webb , Camden Lodge , 704 ; II . Thomas , Urban Lodge , 1190 . Bro . J . C . White was raised to the 3 rd degree . Bro . Jl . IV . Grosutt and M . Harris Avere
initiated . Bro . Hardy Avas elected as AVAL A P . Al ' s . jeAvel w-as voted to Bro . J . AY . AVilliams , tbe retiring master . The whole Avorking Avas AVCII performed by the AA ' . M . There being no _ further business the lodge was closed and the brethren retired to banquet . PECKHAM LODGE ( NO . 979 ) . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , at the Maisemore Arms , Peckham . The meeting Avas held under disadvantageous
circumstances , because , in addition to the absence of tho M . AV . the J . AV ., through illness , was unable to be present . The duties of the chair devolved on P . M . Bro . Warren , who opened the Lodge and conferred the benefit of the third degree upon Bros . F . Smith and J . D . wis „_ . after which , having the duties of the Secretaryship to perfo / fiVA
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he vacated the chair , AA'hich Avas then assumed b y Bro . Barton ' P . M ., ivho passed Bros . Murley and Hoivard through their second stage in Masonry . There being no further business the-Lodge Avas closed . VICTOEIA LODGE ( 1056 ) . —The regular meeting of this Lodge w-as held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on Wednesday , 27 th iust ., present Geo . Roberts , AV . M . ; Ulyses Latrule , S . AA " . ,-A . BobbinsJ . AV . ; AVilliam AshbyS . D . ; H . AVaiiiwrihtJ . D .
, , g , ; J . Slade BroH-n , I . G . ; F . Latrule , P . M . ; Wrenn , P . M ., Treasurer ; Pendlebury , P . M ., Sec , and about thirty other brethren . The visitors present were Bros . William Hayhurst , 348 ; R . C . Chanter , 1159 ; Thomas Walker , 179 and 925 ; David Steer , 25 ; John Miller , 194 ; H . Coard , 554 ; G . Pon-kes , 1044 . C . A . Bowers , 829 ; Hugh Jones . 34 S ; O . AV . Noehemar , 186 ; Robert Stokes , 933 . Bros . John AVilliams and James Charles Henry ivere raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . Bro . George Fisher
, Harivood was passed to the degree of a Felloiv Craft , and Messrs . Thomas AAllliam Skelton , W . G . Durant , G . Collier , and P . Quelch ivere initiated . A jewel Avas voted to the retiring Master , Bro . G . Roberts , and Bro . Ulyses Latrule Avas elected AV . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . IV . Wrenn Treasurer , The brethren aftenvai-cls sat down to a very sumotuons banquet and the evening ivas spent in a very happy and convivial manner . This Ledge has experienced a most flourishing under the
year able presidency of the AV . M ., Bro . Roberts , AVIIO ou this occasion fairly eclipsed himself by the wonderful care and exact Avorking of the ceremonies , arduous as they were , having had two separate raisings , one passing , and four initiations . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts AA * ere given , and a more happy and fraternal meeting could not be passed .
ROYAL STANDAED LOLGE ( NO . 1 , 298 ) . —Tho first anniversary cf this Lodge A' -as held on the 7 th inst ., at the Marquis Tavern , Canonbury , Bro . Wiggington , P . M . 902 , P . Prov . G . D ., C . Worcester , AA ' . M ., presiding ; supported by Bros . Lee , P . M . 193 , AV . M . elect : R . Shackell , Hon . Sec . ; AV . J . AA ' oodman , Ballantyne , Duddon , Rutherford , Cattliu , Tomlinson , Dupotit , Modridge , Cleaver , Samson , Wright , Rafter , & c . Bro . Wiggington raised Bro . Whillier ancl initiated Mr . Cohen , both ceremonies
being ably performed . The installation of Bro . Lee into the Master ' s chair Avas most ably performed by Dr . Younghusband ,. P . Prov . G . S . W . AVest Lancashire ; and the addresses to the various officers and brethren subsequently given Avare rendered in an almost perfect manner and called forth many expressions of praise . The officers appointed by the AV . M . are Bros . Wilson ,. S . W . ; AA'oodman , J . W . ; Wiggington , Treasurer ; R . Simpson , P . G . C . Chaplain ; RShackellP . Prov . G . D . HantsSecretary j
, , , , , . Dudden , S . D . ; Modridge , J . D . ; Bracoy , I . G . ; H . Swaetland , D . C ; Motion , P . M . 453 ; Ballantyne , P . M . 754 ; and Gilchrist Tyler . The WM . thou said that he had a very pleasing duty tc perforin , aud that ivas to present to Bro . Wiggington a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , ivhich , together Avith the freedom of the Lodge , had been voted to him at the last meeting . The jewel , Avhich is from the recipient ' s own design , is a very handsome one , and bears the folloAving inscription — "Presented by the Royal
Standard Lodge , No . 1298 , to Bro . Col . Wiggington , P . M . 902 ,. P . Prov . G . D . C . Worcester , founder aud first W . M ., as a token of respect for the courteous and efficient maimer in Avhich he presided over the lodge during the year 1870-1871 . " The W . M . then said it was Avith intense satisfaction he rose to present to the installing master , Bro . Younghusband , a vote of thanks and the freedom of the Lodge for the services he had rendered in consecrating the lodge and installing the W . M . ' s . Bro .
Younghusband made a suitable suitable reply , and said that his services wero ever at the command of the brethren . The AV . M . again rose and said that at the lust meeting of the lodge it AA-IIS unanimously resolved that an expression of gratitude should be made to Bro . H . Shackell , the indefatigable Secretary , for the very great kindness and attention he had always given to the lodgo and its concerns . He was proud to have the honour on behalf of the lodge in presenting a handsome testimonial ,
engrossed on vellum , and containing expressions of the high estimation in Avhich Bro . Shackell is held by his brethren of the Royal Standard Lodge . The freedom of the lodge , also handsomely engrossed , w-as likewise offered for his acceptance . IK presenting these to Bro . Shackell , the AV . M . dilated at some length upon his excellent qualifications for tho office he held , and 4 iw . u . ntiring energy and zeal in the cause of Masonry . The tesl ^ Vmal engrossed , on vellum and splendidly mounted iu a large
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were initiated . The lodge was then called off from labour to refreshment , and the brethren , ( 55 in number , sat doivn to a sumptuous banquet . On the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and masonic toasts were given . The toast of the Benevolent Fund Avas responded to by Bro . P . Beyfus , P . M . Bro . H . M . Levy proposed the toast of the AA . M ., and stated he AA-as pleased to see so yoang a brother occupying the chair ol so old and influential a lodge . Thc visitors Avere Bros . R . Douglas ,
23 ; S . Lazarus , 188 ; L . Davis , 73 ; J . Myerscough , 718 ; AV AVaiiiwright , 933 ; AV . N . Trent , 463 ; Foster , 72 ; Hopl-irk , P . M . and Treas . 197 ; Dawson , 27 ; F . B . AVells , Jaeobson , 141 ; who severally responded to the toast . The toast of the AVardens , the Officers , and Junior Officers folloAved . The lodge was then called on , and the Secretary announced that a petition bad been presented by a brother , Avhich was numerously signed , to relieve a distressed brother , and the brethren of the lodge , had , in the interim , granted him relief from the Benevolent Fund . The lodge Avas then closed .
MOUNT LEBANON LODGE , ( No . 73 ) . —A Meeting of the above lodge ivas held at tho Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , on Tuesday , March 20 th , 1871 . Present : Meyer A . Loewenstark , WM . ; Georg-e Free , S . AV . ; T . J . Grace , J . W . ; E . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; F . H . Ebswortli , I . P . M . ; D . Rose , P . M ..- A . S . Dussek . S . D . ; L . Barman , J . D . ; I . J . H . AVOking , I . G . ; J . H . Button , W . S . ; J . AA ' . Dudley , F . E . Cooper , H . Keebles , Earnciv . A- 'isitor : Bro . Dr . H . AV . Goldsbro ' , P . Prov . G . S . W ., North
Wales , P . M ., P . Z ., Ac . Bros . Ireton , Bagaley , and Sutton were raised , and Bros . Lloyd ai d Hurry passed " . The AA . M . announced his intention to stand as Steward to the Girls' School Festival in May , and solicited the support of the brethren . £ 10 10 s . was voted to the Boys' School , and notice to give £ 10 10 s . to the Girls' School ivas read . In consequence of the illness of the respected Secretary , Bro . Donkin , the banquet , it was arranged , should not take place until next meeting , in the hopes
of his making progress towards recovery , and the brethren adjourned to slight refreshment . LODGE or THANCJTJILITY ( NO . 185 ) . —The regular meeting of this Lodge Avas held at Radley ' s Hotel , New Bridge Street , on Monckn ' , 20 th inst ., present Bros . Louis Barnett , AV . M ,, Bloomfield , S . AA ' . ; Abrahams , J . W .,- N . Moss , S . D . ; Peartree , Tresis . ; E . Levy ,. Sec . ; Matthews , I . G . ; Barfield , P . M . ; S . Moss , P . M . ; Algernon Sydney , P . M . ; M . HarrisS . M . KnnppeOrganist .
, ; , , and about 30 other members . Bro . Beckwith , Pythagorean , No . 79 , Avas present as a visitor . Tho newly-installed Master , in most efficient style , initiated Mr . Wm . Noble , and passed Bros . Marks , Martinez ,, and AVittenbevg . A good banquet followed the proceeding .. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts ivere proposed and seconded .
AVELHNGTOM LODGE ( NO . 548 ) . —This Lodge met on Tuesday at the AVhite Swan Tavern , High Street , Deptford , under the prcsideiicy of Bro , T . H . Phillips , AV . M . The business ol the evening was confined to the Avorking of the third degree , as neither of the candidates for initiation put in an appearance . There AA'as no banquet . DALHOUSIE LODGE , ( NO . SCO ) . —The brethren of this lodge held their regular meeting at Anderton's HotelFleet-streeton
, , Thursday , March Sth . Present : Bros . AVilliam AV . M . Hardy , S . AA . ; Thomson , J . W . ; Seneca ] , S . D . ; Dalwood , J . D . ; Bristo , P . M ., and Treas . ; Ingram , Sec , I . G . ; Smith , Org . A'isitors : Bros . Driscoll , P . M ., United Mariners , 30 ; Gordon , Civstal Palace Lodge , 740 ; Sc-irth , St . Tliomas' Lodge , 142 ; G . Taylor , Crescent Lodge , 788 ; Howctfc and Webb , Camden Lodge , 704 ; II . Thomas , Urban Lodge , 1190 . Bro . J . C . White was raised to the 3 rd degree . Bro . Jl . IV . Grosutt and M . Harris Avere
initiated . Bro . Hardy Avas elected as AVAL A P . Al ' s . jeAvel w-as voted to Bro . J . AY . AVilliams , tbe retiring master . The whole Avorking Avas AVCII performed by the AA ' . M . There being no _ further business the lodge was closed and the brethren retired to banquet . PECKHAM LODGE ( NO . 979 ) . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , at the Maisemore Arms , Peckham . The meeting Avas held under disadvantageous
circumstances , because , in addition to the absence of tho M . AV . the J . AV ., through illness , was unable to be present . The duties of the chair devolved on P . M . Bro . Warren , who opened the Lodge and conferred the benefit of the third degree upon Bros . F . Smith and J . D . wis „_ . after which , having the duties of the Secretaryship to perfo / fiVA
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he vacated the chair , AA'hich Avas then assumed b y Bro . Barton ' P . M ., ivho passed Bros . Murley and Hoivard through their second stage in Masonry . There being no further business the-Lodge Avas closed . VICTOEIA LODGE ( 1056 ) . —The regular meeting of this Lodge w-as held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on Wednesday , 27 th iust ., present Geo . Roberts , AV . M . ; Ulyses Latrule , S . AA " . ,-A . BobbinsJ . AV . ; AVilliam AshbyS . D . ; H . AVaiiiwrihtJ . D .
, , g , ; J . Slade BroH-n , I . G . ; F . Latrule , P . M . ; Wrenn , P . M ., Treasurer ; Pendlebury , P . M ., Sec , and about thirty other brethren . The visitors present were Bros . William Hayhurst , 348 ; R . C . Chanter , 1159 ; Thomas Walker , 179 and 925 ; David Steer , 25 ; John Miller , 194 ; H . Coard , 554 ; G . Pon-kes , 1044 . C . A . Bowers , 829 ; Hugh Jones . 34 S ; O . AV . Noehemar , 186 ; Robert Stokes , 933 . Bros . John AVilliams and James Charles Henry ivere raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . Bro . George Fisher
, Harivood was passed to the degree of a Felloiv Craft , and Messrs . Thomas AAllliam Skelton , W . G . Durant , G . Collier , and P . Quelch ivere initiated . A jewel Avas voted to the retiring Master , Bro . G . Roberts , and Bro . Ulyses Latrule Avas elected AV . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . IV . Wrenn Treasurer , The brethren aftenvai-cls sat down to a very sumotuons banquet and the evening ivas spent in a very happy and convivial manner . This Ledge has experienced a most flourishing under the
year able presidency of the AV . M ., Bro . Roberts , AVIIO ou this occasion fairly eclipsed himself by the wonderful care and exact Avorking of the ceremonies , arduous as they were , having had two separate raisings , one passing , and four initiations . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts AA * ere given , and a more happy and fraternal meeting could not be passed .
ROYAL STANDAED LOLGE ( NO . 1 , 298 ) . —Tho first anniversary cf this Lodge A' -as held on the 7 th inst ., at the Marquis Tavern , Canonbury , Bro . Wiggington , P . M . 902 , P . Prov . G . D ., C . Worcester , AA ' . M ., presiding ; supported by Bros . Lee , P . M . 193 , AV . M . elect : R . Shackell , Hon . Sec . ; AV . J . AA ' oodman , Ballantyne , Duddon , Rutherford , Cattliu , Tomlinson , Dupotit , Modridge , Cleaver , Samson , Wright , Rafter , & c . Bro . Wiggington raised Bro . Whillier ancl initiated Mr . Cohen , both ceremonies
being ably performed . The installation of Bro . Lee into the Master ' s chair Avas most ably performed by Dr . Younghusband ,. P . Prov . G . S . W . AVest Lancashire ; and the addresses to the various officers and brethren subsequently given Avare rendered in an almost perfect manner and called forth many expressions of praise . The officers appointed by the AV . M . are Bros . Wilson ,. S . W . ; AA'oodman , J . W . ; Wiggington , Treasurer ; R . Simpson , P . G . C . Chaplain ; RShackellP . Prov . G . D . HantsSecretary j
, , , , , . Dudden , S . D . ; Modridge , J . D . ; Bracoy , I . G . ; H . Swaetland , D . C ; Motion , P . M . 453 ; Ballantyne , P . M . 754 ; and Gilchrist Tyler . The WM . thou said that he had a very pleasing duty tc perforin , aud that ivas to present to Bro . Wiggington a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , ivhich , together Avith the freedom of the Lodge , had been voted to him at the last meeting . The jewel , Avhich is from the recipient ' s own design , is a very handsome one , and bears the folloAving inscription — "Presented by the Royal
Standard Lodge , No . 1298 , to Bro . Col . Wiggington , P . M . 902 ,. P . Prov . G . D . C . Worcester , founder aud first W . M ., as a token of respect for the courteous and efficient maimer in Avhich he presided over the lodge during the year 1870-1871 . " The W . M . then said it was Avith intense satisfaction he rose to present to the installing master , Bro . Younghusband , a vote of thanks and the freedom of the Lodge for the services he had rendered in consecrating the lodge and installing the W . M . ' s . Bro .
Younghusband made a suitable suitable reply , and said that his services wero ever at the command of the brethren . The AV . M . again rose and said that at the lust meeting of the lodge it AA-IIS unanimously resolved that an expression of gratitude should be made to Bro . H . Shackell , the indefatigable Secretary , for the very great kindness and attention he had always given to the lodgo and its concerns . He was proud to have the honour on behalf of the lodge in presenting a handsome testimonial ,
engrossed on vellum , and containing expressions of the high estimation in Avhich Bro . Shackell is held by his brethren of the Royal Standard Lodge . The freedom of the lodge , also handsomely engrossed , w-as likewise offered for his acceptance . IK presenting these to Bro . Shackell , the AV . M . dilated at some length upon his excellent qualifications for tho office he held , and 4 iw . u . ntiring energy and zeal in the cause of Masonry . The tesl ^ Vmal engrossed , on vellum and splendidly mounted iu a large