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the highly esteemed Alasonic instructor of the lodge , and Bro . Coulton was duly placed in the chair of K . S . Shortly after which , he gave an excellent proof of his fitness for the office , by initiating Air . William Boulton into Freemasonry in perfect style . After all regular Masonic business had been gone through , Bro . Charles Horsley , P . AI ., rose and appropriately moved an address of congratulation to the new Provincial Grand Alaster , on the occasion of this his first , visit to the oldest lodge in his new
province , it being also his first visit to any lodge since his distinguished honour had been conferred on him . Tbe resolution assured the new Prov . G . M . of the desire of tbe oldest lodge in the province , to co-operate with him in bis endeavours to promote the welfare of Freemasonry in general , throughout the newly created province of Middlesex . And the resolution having been seconded by Bro . Coombes , the 1 st Prov . G . Sword . Bearer , in a very genuine mannerit was put to the meeting bthe newl
, y y installed AA . AI ., and was voted with acclamation . It must be stated that considerable comment was elicited by the fact that none of the principal officers of the new province had been selected from members of the Royal Union Lodge , though by far the oldest and most numerous body of Alasons in Middlesex . The new Prov . G . AI . returned bis hearty and warm thanks to the mover and seconder , and to all the brethren present for the
vei-y gratifying mark of their confidence , and for the more than warm manner he had been received , adding that up to that moment he had not been made aware either of the standing of the lodge , or of tiie large number of its subscribing members ; or that Uxbridge could boast of so excellent a Alasonic Hall , at that within which they wore then assembled , After a very eloquent speech , the Prov . G . AI . sat down , returning again his hearty thanks for the resolution , which was then taken round to and
signed by the AV . AI ., the mover aud seconder , the P . M . ' s , and all the members present . The resolution was then ordered to bo transcribed on vellum , and to be presented with an accompanying letter to the Prov .
G . AI . The best thanks of the lodge were awarded to Bro . AVilliam Smith , P . G . Steward , for his handsome gift of pictures , ami a similar vote of thanks was also given to Bro . Woodward , the new Treasurer of the lodge , for the very handsome Master ' s chair in which the newly-installed Alaster sat for the first time . In fact , the chairs of tbe AV . AI , tbe S . AV ., and J . AV . were all used for the first time , and they were universally approved .
The lodge being closed at 6 . 15 p-m ., the brethren proceeded from the ball to the Railway Hotel , close to tbe station , where nearly fifty brethren , with the Prov . G . M ., were supplied with a banquet of more than usual excellence b y Bro . Alarshall , the worthy host , and the wines were unanimously pronounced to be of a very superior quality . Iu the course of the evening two magnificent loving cups of ancient Hungarian glass were very kindly presented by Bro . AVoodivnrdTreas . and having been
, , filled by him with champagne , they were passed round and drunk out of by the Prov . G . AI . and every brother jiresent . AVe have only space to state that there was a good array of visitors , and that at 9 . 5 tbe brethren separated in harmony ami brotherly love alter one of the most successful meetings and banquets at which it has been our gocd fortune to form part of and participate in .
AIONAIOUTHSHIRE . POSTYPOOL . —Kennard Lodge ( 1 , 258 ) . —The usual monthly meeting took place on the 21 st inst ., under the presidency of the W . AI . Bro . Bartholomew Thomas . The business consisted solely in raising Bros . Pressor , Herbert , and Fowler , which ceremony was most ably rendered b y the AV . AI . Owing to the absence of several members , various other matters were adjourned till the next meeting ; and the lodge was closed in harmony at 8 p . m .
SUSSEX . BmonTOX . —Yarioroug / i Lodge ( A o . 811 ) . —This well-known lodge held its meeting for Alarch , on Saturday , the 19 th inst ., at the Royal Pavilion , under the presidency of its present \ A . AI ., Bro . Capt . Alolyneux . Among the officers present we observed : Bros . C . Turner , S . W . ; Charles Horsley , J . AA . ; Tanner , S . D ., and German , Treas . There was also a goodly array of Past Masters , including Bros . Wood , Cordy Burroughs , and Bryce , the Hon . Sec . Tbe working of the lodge was excellently per-• formed by the AV . M ., who raised Bro , Ashbury to tho sublime
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degree of AI . AI . Tbe question of the hour of meeting was brought forward by the J . W ., Bro . Horsley , who on behalf of the London members of the lodge , and of the non-resident members generally , objected to 7 p . m . as the hour tor meeting , on the ground that it rendered it obligatory on all officers and members residing in London , to incur the expense of staying in Brighton nil night and incurring hotel expenses thereby , and also on the ground that a former decision of the full lodgo had
decided that the hour of meeting should not be later than 5 p . m ., except under unavoidable circumstances . The matter is to be considered at the ensuing meeting of the lodge in April , when a large attendance of the brethren is expected . After the work was brought to an end , the brethren , under the presidency of their AV . AI ,, adjourned to the Star and Garter Hotel to a simple but excellent supper , and spent a very pleasant evening , separating at the witching hour of midnight .
WILTSHIRE . BRADEORD-O ^ -A . —Lodge of Friendship and Unity ( No . 1 , 271 ) . — 'The brethren of this lodge held their monthly meeting at the Town Hall , when there was a full attendance of the members . There was an unusual interest felt from its being known that the AV . AI ., Bro . R . de Al . Lawson , would present to Bro . S . Wittey , the A . AV . D . G . Alaster for Wilts , a beautifully carved gavel , as a memorial of the dedication of the lodge in October
last , and as a mark of esteem and respect . Alter the ordinary business of the evening had been transacted , the presentation was made by the AA . AI ., in very kind and flattering terms , to which the D . Prov . G . AI . made a suitable reply . There were also several brethren from Bath present to witness the ceremony . The carving on the gavel is most exquisitely done , and is the work of the AA . M ., who is much celebrated as an amateur carver in wood . The gavel is made of very old oak , taken from the
ruins of a monastery in tbe neighbourhood of Bradford . Along the handle is entwined a wreath of acorns and leaves , while around the head and on the top of it are wreaths of the pomegranite and lotus . In the centre of the head , within a circle is carved the insignia of D . Prov . G . AI ., with the name of the county , Wiltshire . The gavel is enclosed in a handsome case lined with purple velvet .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . ECCZESIIIIL . —Ecclesliitt Lodge ( No . 1 , 03-4 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemasons ' Hall , on Friday evening , the ISth inst . In tbe absence of the W . M . Bro . I . G . Hutchinson , the lodge was opened b y Bro . Beanlantl , P . AI ., at 5 o'clock , when the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge having been opened in the second degree , Bro . Wm . Mitton was advanced to the pedestal
where he repeated the O . B . of a F . C , and answered tbe necessary questions to the entire satisfaction of the brethren . He then retired , and after the lodge had been opened in tbe third degree was again admitted , and duly and properly raised to the sublime degree of a . AI . AI . The loilge having been lowered to the second degree , Bro . AA m . Hodgson , P . J . W ., and AV . AI . elect , was presented for installation . After the usual formalities had been duly and properly observed , a body of Installed Masters was
regularly formed under tbe presidency of Bro . Christopher Pratt , P . AL , who performed the ceremony of installation . The board having been dissolved , the brethren were re-adinitted in regular order , and saluted Bro . A \ m . Hodgson , the A \ . AL , who at once proceeded to appoint his officers for the ensuing year , in tho following order : —Bros . John Procter , P . Sec , as S . W . ; Jos . Whitehead , S . D ., as J . W . ; the Rev . Ed . Alercer , Chap . ; Chas . Pratt , P . M ., re-elected Treas . ; John ArmitageSec . ; Geo .
Pear-, son , S . D . ; Frank Willey , J . D . ; Dr . Win . Binns , I . G . ; Jas . Lightfoof , O . G .,- Thos . Baxter , Org . ; B . W . Flaxiugton , Jas . Hartop , Murk Brayshaw , Alfred Aspin , AVm . Afitton , Stewards ; Bro . Wm . Beanland was re-elected Charity Steward . The lodge was then closed in harmony and according to ancient custom , after which the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , served iu the lodge dining-room , the W . AI . being- surrounded bBrosCPrattPGS EdHaley AVmBean
y . . , ..., P . M . ; . , P . AI , ; . - land , P . AI . ; 1 . G . Hutchinson , P . M . ; S . S . ' Blakey , P . M . ; I . D . Sugdon , AA . AI . Hope , 302 ; and about thirty brethren in addition to tbe following visitors : —Bros . Arthur Briggs , P . AI ., Pentalpha , 974 , P . G ' . P . ; Jn . Beanland , AV . M . 600 ; \ V . Ibbetsou , P . AI .. Hope 302 ; and F . Graham , Hope , 302 . The cloth having been withdrawn , tbe usual loyal toasts were drunk , after which the AV . AI . proposed the health of the Rig ht Honourable tho Earl of
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the highly esteemed Alasonic instructor of the lodge , and Bro . Coulton was duly placed in the chair of K . S . Shortly after which , he gave an excellent proof of his fitness for the office , by initiating Air . William Boulton into Freemasonry in perfect style . After all regular Masonic business had been gone through , Bro . Charles Horsley , P . AI ., rose and appropriately moved an address of congratulation to the new Provincial Grand Alaster , on the occasion of this his first , visit to the oldest lodge in his new
province , it being also his first visit to any lodge since his distinguished honour had been conferred on him . Tbe resolution assured the new Prov . G . M . of the desire of tbe oldest lodge in the province , to co-operate with him in bis endeavours to promote the welfare of Freemasonry in general , throughout the newly created province of Middlesex . And the resolution having been seconded by Bro . Coombes , the 1 st Prov . G . Sword . Bearer , in a very genuine mannerit was put to the meeting bthe newl
, y y installed AA . AI ., and was voted with acclamation . It must be stated that considerable comment was elicited by the fact that none of the principal officers of the new province had been selected from members of the Royal Union Lodge , though by far the oldest and most numerous body of Alasons in Middlesex . The new Prov . G . AI . returned bis hearty and warm thanks to the mover and seconder , and to all the brethren present for the
vei-y gratifying mark of their confidence , and for the more than warm manner he had been received , adding that up to that moment he had not been made aware either of the standing of the lodge , or of tiie large number of its subscribing members ; or that Uxbridge could boast of so excellent a Alasonic Hall , at that within which they wore then assembled , After a very eloquent speech , the Prov . G . AI . sat down , returning again his hearty thanks for the resolution , which was then taken round to and
signed by the AV . AI ., the mover aud seconder , the P . M . ' s , and all the members present . The resolution was then ordered to bo transcribed on vellum , and to be presented with an accompanying letter to the Prov .
G . AI . The best thanks of the lodge were awarded to Bro . AVilliam Smith , P . G . Steward , for his handsome gift of pictures , ami a similar vote of thanks was also given to Bro . Woodward , the new Treasurer of the lodge , for the very handsome Master ' s chair in which the newly-installed Alaster sat for the first time . In fact , the chairs of tbe AV . AI , tbe S . AV ., and J . AV . were all used for the first time , and they were universally approved .
The lodge being closed at 6 . 15 p-m ., the brethren proceeded from the ball to the Railway Hotel , close to tbe station , where nearly fifty brethren , with the Prov . G . M ., were supplied with a banquet of more than usual excellence b y Bro . Alarshall , the worthy host , and the wines were unanimously pronounced to be of a very superior quality . Iu the course of the evening two magnificent loving cups of ancient Hungarian glass were very kindly presented by Bro . AVoodivnrdTreas . and having been
, , filled by him with champagne , they were passed round and drunk out of by the Prov . G . AI . and every brother jiresent . AVe have only space to state that there was a good array of visitors , and that at 9 . 5 tbe brethren separated in harmony ami brotherly love alter one of the most successful meetings and banquets at which it has been our gocd fortune to form part of and participate in .
AIONAIOUTHSHIRE . POSTYPOOL . —Kennard Lodge ( 1 , 258 ) . —The usual monthly meeting took place on the 21 st inst ., under the presidency of the W . AI . Bro . Bartholomew Thomas . The business consisted solely in raising Bros . Pressor , Herbert , and Fowler , which ceremony was most ably rendered b y the AV . AI . Owing to the absence of several members , various other matters were adjourned till the next meeting ; and the lodge was closed in harmony at 8 p . m .
SUSSEX . BmonTOX . —Yarioroug / i Lodge ( A o . 811 ) . —This well-known lodge held its meeting for Alarch , on Saturday , the 19 th inst ., at the Royal Pavilion , under the presidency of its present \ A . AI ., Bro . Capt . Alolyneux . Among the officers present we observed : Bros . C . Turner , S . W . ; Charles Horsley , J . AA . ; Tanner , S . D ., and German , Treas . There was also a goodly array of Past Masters , including Bros . Wood , Cordy Burroughs , and Bryce , the Hon . Sec . Tbe working of the lodge was excellently per-• formed by the AV . M ., who raised Bro , Ashbury to tho sublime
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degree of AI . AI . Tbe question of the hour of meeting was brought forward by the J . W ., Bro . Horsley , who on behalf of the London members of the lodge , and of the non-resident members generally , objected to 7 p . m . as the hour tor meeting , on the ground that it rendered it obligatory on all officers and members residing in London , to incur the expense of staying in Brighton nil night and incurring hotel expenses thereby , and also on the ground that a former decision of the full lodgo had
decided that the hour of meeting should not be later than 5 p . m ., except under unavoidable circumstances . The matter is to be considered at the ensuing meeting of the lodge in April , when a large attendance of the brethren is expected . After the work was brought to an end , the brethren , under the presidency of their AV . AI ,, adjourned to the Star and Garter Hotel to a simple but excellent supper , and spent a very pleasant evening , separating at the witching hour of midnight .
WILTSHIRE . BRADEORD-O ^ -A . —Lodge of Friendship and Unity ( No . 1 , 271 ) . — 'The brethren of this lodge held their monthly meeting at the Town Hall , when there was a full attendance of the members . There was an unusual interest felt from its being known that the AV . AI ., Bro . R . de Al . Lawson , would present to Bro . S . Wittey , the A . AV . D . G . Alaster for Wilts , a beautifully carved gavel , as a memorial of the dedication of the lodge in October
last , and as a mark of esteem and respect . Alter the ordinary business of the evening had been transacted , the presentation was made by the AA . AI ., in very kind and flattering terms , to which the D . Prov . G . AI . made a suitable reply . There were also several brethren from Bath present to witness the ceremony . The carving on the gavel is most exquisitely done , and is the work of the AA . M ., who is much celebrated as an amateur carver in wood . The gavel is made of very old oak , taken from the
ruins of a monastery in tbe neighbourhood of Bradford . Along the handle is entwined a wreath of acorns and leaves , while around the head and on the top of it are wreaths of the pomegranite and lotus . In the centre of the head , within a circle is carved the insignia of D . Prov . G . AI ., with the name of the county , Wiltshire . The gavel is enclosed in a handsome case lined with purple velvet .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . ECCZESIIIIL . —Ecclesliitt Lodge ( No . 1 , 03-4 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemasons ' Hall , on Friday evening , the ISth inst . In tbe absence of the W . M . Bro . I . G . Hutchinson , the lodge was opened b y Bro . Beanlantl , P . AI ., at 5 o'clock , when the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge having been opened in the second degree , Bro . Wm . Mitton was advanced to the pedestal
where he repeated the O . B . of a F . C , and answered tbe necessary questions to the entire satisfaction of the brethren . He then retired , and after the lodge had been opened in tbe third degree was again admitted , and duly and properly raised to the sublime degree of a . AI . AI . The loilge having been lowered to the second degree , Bro . AA m . Hodgson , P . J . W ., and AV . AI . elect , was presented for installation . After the usual formalities had been duly and properly observed , a body of Installed Masters was
regularly formed under tbe presidency of Bro . Christopher Pratt , P . AL , who performed the ceremony of installation . The board having been dissolved , the brethren were re-adinitted in regular order , and saluted Bro . A \ m . Hodgson , the A \ . AL , who at once proceeded to appoint his officers for the ensuing year , in tho following order : —Bros . John Procter , P . Sec , as S . W . ; Jos . Whitehead , S . D ., as J . W . ; the Rev . Ed . Alercer , Chap . ; Chas . Pratt , P . M ., re-elected Treas . ; John ArmitageSec . ; Geo .
Pear-, son , S . D . ; Frank Willey , J . D . ; Dr . Win . Binns , I . G . ; Jas . Lightfoof , O . G .,- Thos . Baxter , Org . ; B . W . Flaxiugton , Jas . Hartop , Murk Brayshaw , Alfred Aspin , AVm . Afitton , Stewards ; Bro . Wm . Beanland was re-elected Charity Steward . The lodge was then closed in harmony and according to ancient custom , after which the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , served iu the lodge dining-room , the W . AI . being- surrounded bBrosCPrattPGS EdHaley AVmBean
y . . , ..., P . M . ; . , P . AI , ; . - land , P . AI . ; 1 . G . Hutchinson , P . M . ; S . S . ' Blakey , P . M . ; I . D . Sugdon , AA . AI . Hope , 302 ; and about thirty brethren in addition to tbe following visitors : —Bros . Arthur Briggs , P . AI ., Pentalpha , 974 , P . G ' . P . ; Jn . Beanland , AV . M . 600 ; \ V . Ibbetsou , P . AI .. Hope 302 ; and F . Graham , Hope , 302 . The cloth having been withdrawn , tbe usual loyal toasts were drunk , after which the AV . AI . proposed the health of the Rig ht Honourable tho Earl of