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iii neat and appropriate terms , tho W . M . proposed "Success to the Masonic Charities , " adding thereto the healths of Bros . Dean and Farmer , both of whom , the W . M . stated , had served as stewards for this Lodge during the past year , and Bro . Dean , with generous liberality , had presented this Lodge with a life governorship of the Boys School . Bro . Dean , in returning thanks for Bro . Fawner and himself , said in behalf of tho Masonic charities , he should at all times be most happy to act as steward for tho Panmure Lodgeif the brethren should require

, him ; and , after expressing his interest in the welfare of tho Lodge , concluded hy atating his belief that the time is not far distant when this Lodge will be distinguished as a model Lodge , and second to none in the Craft . The pleasure of the evening was increased by the singing of Bros . Wavdell , Dvummoud , Stevens , Braham , Farmer , ' fie .

INSTRUCTION . ITNITFJI Pn . nwMS LODGE ( No . 745 ) . —The weekly mooting of this Lodge was held on Friday , May 20 th , at the Manor House , AValworth , and was numerously attended . The business of the evening was the working of the fifteen sections . Bro . Farmer , W . M . of the Robert Burns Lodge , presided . The sections of the different lectures were worked as follows : —First lecture : first section by Bro . Bellof tho Beadon Lodge ; secondBro . AnslowP . M . of the Lodge of Faith ;

, , , third , Bro . Murr , of the United Pilgrims ; fourth , Bro . Garrod , P . M . of the Domatic , No . 200 ; filth , Bro . Qneleh , of the Beadon ; sixth , Bro . J . 11 . Warren , S . W . of the Vcrcy ; seventh , Bro . Thomas , PAL of the United Pilgrims . Second lecture ; first section by Bro . If . Thompson , of the Domatic , No . 200 ; second , Bro . Francis ' of the St . James ' s Union ; third , Bro . Gelder , of the United Pilgrims ; fourth , Bro . Thomas ; fifth , Bro . J . 11 . Warren . Third lecture : first section by Bro . Clart , S . W . of tho Jubilee ; secondBro . A \" ebbS . W . of the United Pilgrims ; thirdBro . J . R .

, , , Warren . A vote of thanks ivas unanimously voted to Bro . D . Ii . Farmer , W . M ., for the able manner in which he had worked the lectures that evening . Previously to each lecture Bro . Farmer gave an introductory address peculiarly acceptable to the brethren present , inasmuch as those beautiful addresses are seldom given in Lodges of Instruction . Bro . Francis made a present to the Lodge , which was

an oil portrait of Bro . Thomas , P . M ., as a testimony of the respect of the Lodge towards -him . No words of his could do justice to him , both as a man and as a Mason ; he was willing at all times to give them every assistance which lay in his power to make them proficient in their Masonic art ; he was not content merely by adhering to the letter of Freemasonry , but carried out in life the great principles of brotherly love and charity to all . The portrait , in addition to being executed in the best style of art , is a faithful likeness of the original . Bro . J . R . Warren said he must echo the sentiments of Bro . Francis ; be sincerely regretted

that somo of the older members of tho Lodgo of Instruction were not present that evening . Until he received such unvarying kindness from Bro . Thomas , he felt almost disposed to give up the task of making any progress in Freemasonry , in despair , blithe had at all times been willing to give him instruction . He concluded by moving the thanks of the Lodge to Bro . Francis , for his valuable present . The W . M ' ., as one of Bro , Thomas ' s oldest pupils , bore testimony to his merits , and hoped ho might , for many years , be spared to be amongst them . He seconded the motion , which was put , and unanimously agreed to . Bro . Francis returned thanks , and the Lodge soon after adjourned .

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BRISTOL . APPOINTMENTS . —/ . o / fyc—Il ' ednesday , June 1 st , Moira ( 408 ) , Freemasons' Hall , at 7 ; Friday , ; ir / l . Instruction . —Ditto , at 7 . 4 . /»«/>/«• . —Thursday , 2 nd , Hospitality ( 221 ) , ditto , at 7 ,