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I . G ., and a large number of members and visitors being present . After the pro forma business of the lodge had been duly and solemnly performed , the dispensation of the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Dobson , wa 3 read authorising the initiation of seven new brethren , and a ballot being taken in each case , I . F . Lovegrove , Esq ., M . lt . C . S . ; Selby Norton , Esq ., M . D . ; Osborne D . Marriott , Esq ., Hf . B . C . S . ; John Hodgson , Esq ., merchant ; C . Palmer , jun ., Esq ., merchant ; F . C . Allen , Esq ., dental
surgeon ; and G . Flint , Esq ., architect , were declared duly elected , and the , first six gentlemen being in attendance , were thereupon initiated into the primal mysteries of the Craft by the W . M . assisted by Bro . Pearson , P . M . The following important rule was added to the by-laws , viz . — "That naval and military officers and unbeneficed clergymen having duty in the neighbourhood be eligible for election as joining members without payment of a joining fee . " As many good and accomplished
Masons are to be found among clergymen and naval and military officers , who are frequently removed in the discharge of their duties from place to place , the addition of such a rule as the foregoing might be the means of strengthening many provincial lodges , old and young ; and we therefore commend it to the careful consideration of tbe Craft in general . The names of several gentlemen were submitted as joining members , and also as probable candidates for initiation . Many of the gentlemen
initiated and joining the lodge live at a distance , and thus show tbe estimation in which the lodge is universally held . The remaining business having received proper attention , the lodge was closed in solemn form , and the brethren proceeded from labour to refreshment under the able presidency of the W . M . A sumptuous banquet was provided by Bro . Sore , and the evening was passed with that sobriety , courtesy and brotherly love usual among Masons .
LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge , ( No . 523 ) . —The members of this lodge re-assembled for the first time since the festival on St . John ' s day last , on Thursday evening , the 17 th inst ., under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . A , M . Duff , P . M . and P . G . Dir . of Cers . There were also present P . M's . Kelly , W . M . No . 279 , and D . Prov . G . M . ; Brewin , P . Prov . S . G . W ; W . B . SmithP . Prov . J . G . W . ; SheppardP . Prov . G . R . ; and
, , C . Johnson , P . Prov . G . S . W . of Jersey , Org . ; and Bros . Poller , S . W ., Buzzard , J . W ., Sculthorpe , Sec , Sargeant , S . D ., Partridge , J . D ., Wardle , I . G ., Atkins , Steward , Hack , Lewin , Baines , Moor , C . A . Spencer , and Ride . Visitors , W . Pettifor and L . A . Clarke , P . M ' s . No . 279 , and S . S . Stallard . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . There were several brethren due for passing and raising ( among the latter Bro . C . J . Merewether
, , the newly appointed Recorder of the Borough ) , but none of them were in attendance . Some conversation took place respecting the recent and future meetings of those brethren who had enrolled themselves as a corps for the performance of the lodge music under the superintendence of that able and estimable brother , Charles Johuson , the Organist of the lodge . The W . M . brought before tbe lodge a communication which he had
received from the committee appointed by Grand Lodge , fertile Zetland Commemoration , the consideration of which was postponed until after the meeting of the Prov . G . Lodge on the 7 th October , when the D , Prov . G . M . stated , it would be brought before the brethren of the several lodges in the province , with a view to take united action therein . The D . Prov . G . M . in a long address , drew the attention of the brethren to the subject of Masonic relief in the provinces , reading a letter
which had appeared in the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE of tho 12 th inst ., and a correspondence he had bad with Bro . Hine , of Manchester , the Chairman of the Charity Fund Committee of that district , in which Bro . Hine had most courteously and fraternally , at his ( the D . Prov . G . M ' s . ) request , given full details of the plan pursued there of detecting imposition and of affording immediate relief in deserving cases . The W . M ., ( Bro . Duff ) confirmed the statement of the D . Prov . G . M . as
, to the great number of applicants for relief lately , and his belief that very few were genuine cases of distress . Bro . Brewin , P . M ., stated that some years ago when Bro . P . M . Goodyer ( tbe chief constable of the county ) , was treasurer of the lodge , and all applicants for relief were referred to him at the County Police Office , very few of the applicants ever made their appearance there , showing that the bulk of them were impostors , who feared detection . The D . Prov . G . M . said that
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Bro . Brewin ' s remarks had reminded him that some time ago he had learned from one of the Superintendants of the Borough Police that some of the keepers of the low lodging-bouses in the town , frequented by tramps , had a list of most of the Freemasons in the locality , and a copy of which , " for a consideration , " could be taken by any lodger . A general feeling was expressed that a modification of the Manchester plan , suitable to the different circumstancesshould be adoptedbobtaining
, , y , if possible , a union of the lodges in the neighbouring county towns , as Derby , Nottingham , Northampton , Stamford , & c 'the further consideration of this subject was also postponed until after the meeting of the Prov . G . Lodge . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , spending the remainder of the evening in the pleasures of social intercourse and harmony .
SUSSEX . BnmiLTOX . — Yarboroiigk Lodge ( No . 811 ) . —The annual meeting for the installation of the W . M ., and appointment and investment of the officers of the lodge took place at the Masonic Rooms in the Royal Pavilion , on Saturday last , the 19 th inst . The lodge met punctually at half-past four o ' clock , the W . M ., Bro . George De Paris , in the chair , supported by all his officers in their respective places , the S . W . chair being filled
by the Rev . Bro . Griffith , Prov . G . Chap ., Sussex . In the J . W . chair Bro . Captain Mol ' meaux , Bro . Charles Horsley , P . M ., being the S . D . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , and a ballot taken for one initiate , the lodge was opened in the second degree , when the examination of Bro . Hepworth Dixon was proceeded with and concluded , and he retired . The lodge was then opened in the third degreewhen tho ceremony of raising Bro . Dixon to the
, sublime degree of a Master Mason was performed by Bro . Dr Taaffe , I . P . M . The lodge was then resumed in the first degree , and the only candidate then present being Joseph Jee , C . B ., V . G ., Deputy Inspector of Hospitals , he was then introduced and initiated . The newly initiated brother having retired , the lodge was opened in the second degree by Bro . Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B ., and D . Prov . G . M ., Isle of Wight , who proceeded with the ceremony of installing the W . M . elect , Bro .
Griffith , according to ancient custom , and on the retirement of all the brethren below the rank of Installed Masters , a board numbering about twenty W-M . 's and P . M . ' s was constituted , and Bro .. Griffith was installed in the chair of K . S ., and the usual appointments and investments of officers having taken place , Bro . Hyde pullen , who throughout had performed the ceremony in the most impressive manner , gave the usual addresses , and brought the lodge business to a close about seven o ' clock . We are compelled for want of space to omit the list of officers appointed and other interesting matters . The Prov . G . M ., Lord Pelham was present in lodge and the banquet .
WARWICKSHIRE . BIRMINGHAM . —Forward Lodge ( No . 1 , 180 ) . —The installation of the W . M . took place at the Masonic Rooms on the 7 th inst . The attendance , considering the great heat , was large . The lodge was opened in proper form by Bro . George Hudson , assisted by Bros . Pursall as S . W . and Blanckensee as J . W . The routine business having been despatched , Bro . Frederick Cohen was duly installed bBro . George Hudsonand saluted in
y , ancient form . The W . M . ( Bro . Frederick Cohen ) read letters from Bros . Lord Leigh and Major Macheu , expressing their inability to be present- It is somewhat satisfactory to the present W . M . of the "Forward" to know that he has been honourably known and deservedly esteemed by the craft , having taken a prominent position in regenerating the scheme for carrying out the erection of the Masonic Hall in New-street ,
and that he was unanimously placed upon the directorate . Bro . Cohen appointed the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . George Hudson , P . M . ; Balthazar Foster , S . W . ; S . H . Morris , J . W . ; J . T . Carnel , S . D . ; Pickering , J . D . ; J . Page , I . G . ; Oliver Vanghton , See . ; A . J . Sutton , Org . The popularity of Bro . Cohen did not fail in bringing forward a numerous muster at the banquet , which followed lodge meeting . Amongst those present were Bros . Edwin
Yates , Stimpson , Hudson , Hebbert , Sproston , Gamgee , West , Balthazar Foster , Malms , Sehoiield , Laugston Parker , W . M . Wilson , Nadou , Vaughton , Redman , Bourne , Pursall , McOracken , Vaughan , Gaul , Morris , Stainton , W . Glydon , T . L . Bold , Dr .
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Provincial.
I . G ., and a large number of members and visitors being present . After the pro forma business of the lodge had been duly and solemnly performed , the dispensation of the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Dobson , wa 3 read authorising the initiation of seven new brethren , and a ballot being taken in each case , I . F . Lovegrove , Esq ., M . lt . C . S . ; Selby Norton , Esq ., M . D . ; Osborne D . Marriott , Esq ., Hf . B . C . S . ; John Hodgson , Esq ., merchant ; C . Palmer , jun ., Esq ., merchant ; F . C . Allen , Esq ., dental
surgeon ; and G . Flint , Esq ., architect , were declared duly elected , and the , first six gentlemen being in attendance , were thereupon initiated into the primal mysteries of the Craft by the W . M . assisted by Bro . Pearson , P . M . The following important rule was added to the by-laws , viz . — "That naval and military officers and unbeneficed clergymen having duty in the neighbourhood be eligible for election as joining members without payment of a joining fee . " As many good and accomplished
Masons are to be found among clergymen and naval and military officers , who are frequently removed in the discharge of their duties from place to place , the addition of such a rule as the foregoing might be the means of strengthening many provincial lodges , old and young ; and we therefore commend it to the careful consideration of tbe Craft in general . The names of several gentlemen were submitted as joining members , and also as probable candidates for initiation . Many of the gentlemen
initiated and joining the lodge live at a distance , and thus show tbe estimation in which the lodge is universally held . The remaining business having received proper attention , the lodge was closed in solemn form , and the brethren proceeded from labour to refreshment under the able presidency of the W . M . A sumptuous banquet was provided by Bro . Sore , and the evening was passed with that sobriety , courtesy and brotherly love usual among Masons .
LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge , ( No . 523 ) . —The members of this lodge re-assembled for the first time since the festival on St . John ' s day last , on Thursday evening , the 17 th inst ., under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . A , M . Duff , P . M . and P . G . Dir . of Cers . There were also present P . M's . Kelly , W . M . No . 279 , and D . Prov . G . M . ; Brewin , P . Prov . S . G . W ; W . B . SmithP . Prov . J . G . W . ; SheppardP . Prov . G . R . ; and
, , C . Johnson , P . Prov . G . S . W . of Jersey , Org . ; and Bros . Poller , S . W ., Buzzard , J . W ., Sculthorpe , Sec , Sargeant , S . D ., Partridge , J . D ., Wardle , I . G ., Atkins , Steward , Hack , Lewin , Baines , Moor , C . A . Spencer , and Ride . Visitors , W . Pettifor and L . A . Clarke , P . M ' s . No . 279 , and S . S . Stallard . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . There were several brethren due for passing and raising ( among the latter Bro . C . J . Merewether
, , the newly appointed Recorder of the Borough ) , but none of them were in attendance . Some conversation took place respecting the recent and future meetings of those brethren who had enrolled themselves as a corps for the performance of the lodge music under the superintendence of that able and estimable brother , Charles Johuson , the Organist of the lodge . The W . M . brought before tbe lodge a communication which he had
received from the committee appointed by Grand Lodge , fertile Zetland Commemoration , the consideration of which was postponed until after the meeting of the Prov . G . Lodge on the 7 th October , when the D , Prov . G . M . stated , it would be brought before the brethren of the several lodges in the province , with a view to take united action therein . The D . Prov . G . M . in a long address , drew the attention of the brethren to the subject of Masonic relief in the provinces , reading a letter
which had appeared in the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE of tho 12 th inst ., and a correspondence he had bad with Bro . Hine , of Manchester , the Chairman of the Charity Fund Committee of that district , in which Bro . Hine had most courteously and fraternally , at his ( the D . Prov . G . M ' s . ) request , given full details of the plan pursued there of detecting imposition and of affording immediate relief in deserving cases . The W . M ., ( Bro . Duff ) confirmed the statement of the D . Prov . G . M . as
, to the great number of applicants for relief lately , and his belief that very few were genuine cases of distress . Bro . Brewin , P . M ., stated that some years ago when Bro . P . M . Goodyer ( tbe chief constable of the county ) , was treasurer of the lodge , and all applicants for relief were referred to him at the County Police Office , very few of the applicants ever made their appearance there , showing that the bulk of them were impostors , who feared detection . The D . Prov . G . M . said that
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Bro . Brewin ' s remarks had reminded him that some time ago he had learned from one of the Superintendants of the Borough Police that some of the keepers of the low lodging-bouses in the town , frequented by tramps , had a list of most of the Freemasons in the locality , and a copy of which , " for a consideration , " could be taken by any lodger . A general feeling was expressed that a modification of the Manchester plan , suitable to the different circumstancesshould be adoptedbobtaining
, , y , if possible , a union of the lodges in the neighbouring county towns , as Derby , Nottingham , Northampton , Stamford , & c 'the further consideration of this subject was also postponed until after the meeting of the Prov . G . Lodge . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , spending the remainder of the evening in the pleasures of social intercourse and harmony .
SUSSEX . BnmiLTOX . — Yarboroiigk Lodge ( No . 811 ) . —The annual meeting for the installation of the W . M ., and appointment and investment of the officers of the lodge took place at the Masonic Rooms in the Royal Pavilion , on Saturday last , the 19 th inst . The lodge met punctually at half-past four o ' clock , the W . M ., Bro . George De Paris , in the chair , supported by all his officers in their respective places , the S . W . chair being filled
by the Rev . Bro . Griffith , Prov . G . Chap ., Sussex . In the J . W . chair Bro . Captain Mol ' meaux , Bro . Charles Horsley , P . M ., being the S . D . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , and a ballot taken for one initiate , the lodge was opened in the second degree , when the examination of Bro . Hepworth Dixon was proceeded with and concluded , and he retired . The lodge was then opened in the third degreewhen tho ceremony of raising Bro . Dixon to the
, sublime degree of a Master Mason was performed by Bro . Dr Taaffe , I . P . M . The lodge was then resumed in the first degree , and the only candidate then present being Joseph Jee , C . B ., V . G ., Deputy Inspector of Hospitals , he was then introduced and initiated . The newly initiated brother having retired , the lodge was opened in the second degree by Bro . Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B ., and D . Prov . G . M ., Isle of Wight , who proceeded with the ceremony of installing the W . M . elect , Bro .
Griffith , according to ancient custom , and on the retirement of all the brethren below the rank of Installed Masters , a board numbering about twenty W-M . 's and P . M . ' s was constituted , and Bro .. Griffith was installed in the chair of K . S ., and the usual appointments and investments of officers having taken place , Bro . Hyde pullen , who throughout had performed the ceremony in the most impressive manner , gave the usual addresses , and brought the lodge business to a close about seven o ' clock . We are compelled for want of space to omit the list of officers appointed and other interesting matters . The Prov . G . M ., Lord Pelham was present in lodge and the banquet .
WARWICKSHIRE . BIRMINGHAM . —Forward Lodge ( No . 1 , 180 ) . —The installation of the W . M . took place at the Masonic Rooms on the 7 th inst . The attendance , considering the great heat , was large . The lodge was opened in proper form by Bro . George Hudson , assisted by Bros . Pursall as S . W . and Blanckensee as J . W . The routine business having been despatched , Bro . Frederick Cohen was duly installed bBro . George Hudsonand saluted in
y , ancient form . The W . M . ( Bro . Frederick Cohen ) read letters from Bros . Lord Leigh and Major Macheu , expressing their inability to be present- It is somewhat satisfactory to the present W . M . of the "Forward" to know that he has been honourably known and deservedly esteemed by the craft , having taken a prominent position in regenerating the scheme for carrying out the erection of the Masonic Hall in New-street ,
and that he was unanimously placed upon the directorate . Bro . Cohen appointed the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . George Hudson , P . M . ; Balthazar Foster , S . W . ; S . H . Morris , J . W . ; J . T . Carnel , S . D . ; Pickering , J . D . ; J . Page , I . G . ; Oliver Vanghton , See . ; A . J . Sutton , Org . The popularity of Bro . Cohen did not fail in bringing forward a numerous muster at the banquet , which followed lodge meeting . Amongst those present were Bros . Edwin
Yates , Stimpson , Hudson , Hebbert , Sproston , Gamgee , West , Balthazar Foster , Malms , Sehoiield , Laugston Parker , W . M . Wilson , Nadou , Vaughton , Redman , Bourne , Pursall , McOracken , Vaughan , Gaul , Morris , Stainton , W . Glydon , T . L . Bold , Dr .