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Metropolitan.
In consequence of the event above recorded , the whole of fche toasts that were given , and they were but few in number , Avere drunk in silence . Bro . EMMESS , P . M . and Grand Purst ., in responding to the toast of ' - 'The Health of Earl de Grey and Ripon and the rest of the Grand Officers , " took occassion to advert to the loss the lod ge had sustained in the death of their esteemed Bro . EstwickHe said he was almost unable to anything
. say in addition to what they had heard iu the lodge from Bro . Laughlin ; but thus much he could inform them , that on the previous clay he was present at Bro . Estwick ' s funeral , and it Avas conducted in a very solemn manner , and in a Avay Avhich every brother would wish to see who Avas interested in the Sew Concord Lodge . There ivas one observation which had been made by Bro . Laughlin which , perhaps , Avas not quite
understood . They had heard that Bro . Estwick always felt the greatest interest in the New Concord Lodge , and he frequently inquired after the health of its members when confined to his house , and he told him ( Bro . Emmeus ) that he should like to have a little Freemasonry at his house at AVhite AA ebb , and he suggested that some of the members should go there and visit himso that he miht again see something of as
, g Freemasonry , he had not done so for the last twelve months . On the Friday night preceding his death , he ( Bro . Emmens ) had written him a long letter stating that in the next week they would fix the day when the whole of the officers of the New Concord Lodge Avould he present , and Bro . Estwick then wrote to him and asked him particularl y if Bro . Main was likely to succeed to the W . M . in the chair . He Avas most desirous of knowing hovr
Bro . Main had progressed , and therefore he Avished to have a little Masonry at his own house , so that he might judge how he was fit to go into the chair . He felt the greatest anxiety in the interest of the New Concord Lodge , and the brethren had sustained a very great loss . In conclusion , he asked the brethren to join with him in drinking in solemn silence to the memory of their esteemed and departed Bro . Estwick . The toast was drunk in solemn silence ..
The customary toasts and all musical performances were dispensed with , and at an early hour the brethren separated . ROSE OE DEOIAKIC LODGE ( NO . 975 ) . —A meeting of this lodge ivas held at the AVhite Hart Tavern , Barnes , Surrey , on the 12 th insfc . Afc the request of Bro . Cockbnru , AV . M ., the lodge Avas opened by Bro . R . AV . Little , I . P . M . and Sec , assisted by Bros . Oliver , S . W ., Page , J . AV ., Potter , Treas ., Squire , S . D . AV . BuswellJ . D . BarnesIGSamelsAVSCWillcox
, , , , .., , .., . , Graham , Goodale , Kelley , Beamish , and other brethren . The minutes were then read and confirmed , after which the lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bros . J . Willcox , Clarke , Hawkins , Smith , and G . Buswell , passed a successful examination for the third degree , in which tho lodge was then opened and the above brethren were raised to the crowning position in Craft Masonry . The lod was resumed to the E . A . degree
ge , and the AA ' . M . assumed the chair , aud after the usual preliminaries passed , Bros . Guy , Woodruff- ; and Hewitt , to the second degree , in a very careful and correct manner . Bro . Little , I . P . M ., was then presented ivith a very handsome massive siver jewel and collar as an additional mark of esteem from tho brethren . The usual P . M . 's jewel having- been presented at the previous meeting , and expressed his acknowledgment to the
iV . M . and brethren in appropriate language . A notice of motion and a proposition were then handed to the Secretary and read to fche lodge , and the AA . M . announced that Bro . Oliver , S . AV ., had kindly presented tho lodge with a highly finished tripod . Bro . Buswell , J . D . with a perfect ashlar , " and Bro . Goodale with a floorcloth for the third degree , and concluded by proposing votes of thanks to those brethren which were carried by acclamation . The lodg-e ivas then closed and a most agreeable
evening was spent under the presidency of fche WM ., Bro . Cockburn ; due honours were paid to our national and Masonic rulers , and the health of the AV . M . was proposed in glowing terms by Bro . Little , I . P . M ., who expatiated on the great interest Bro . Cockburn had even taken in the lodge , and the efficient manner in which he performed his duties , for although the WM . fancied ho did not meet the expectations of the
brethren—he Bro . Little—could assm-i him that every member felt that the WM . was one of the most zealous and attentive rulers of the Craft . This toast having been heartily received and honoured with a " Rose of Denmark" fire , Bro . Cockburn , AA ' . M . expressed his thanks both to the I . P . M ., and to the brethren generally , for the compliment paid , and trusted always to have their cordial assistance in ju-omofcing the welfare of the
Metropolitan.
locige . Bro . Buss , P . M ., late Secretary , ivas then presented with an address beautifully illuminated and engrossed on vellum recording the thanks of the lodge for his past valuable services , and also a resolution electing him anhouarary member . For this proof of regard , Bro . Buss eloquently expressed his thanks and hoped he might long be spared to associate Avith the brethren . The health of Bro . Gurney a joining member having been drunk , he responded in suitable terms stating thafcheAvas
greatly indebted to the lodge for electing him , and to Bro . Little—an old friend—who proposed him . Ilro . Oliver , . S . AV ., in reply to the toast of the " Officers" was heartily glad to find the lodge prospering , and he could safely say that every officer would do his best to maintain that prosperity , in fact , " Excelsior" was their motto . Bro . Little , I . P . M ., made a forcible and feeling appeal to the brethren on behalf of the Royal Benevolent Institution for aged Freemasons and their widows ,
the festival for which will be held on the 31 st insfc ., and ive are happy to add that ifc resulted in every brother in the room contributing his mite . Thus—sanctified by charity , the boast of our Order—ended one of the brilliant meetings of the Rose of Denmark Lodo-s .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
CORNAVALL . THUEO . —Phcenix Zodge of Honor and Prudence ( No . 331 ) . —The members of .. this lodge met on Monday , the loth inst ., afc the Masonic Rooms , High Cross , Truro , to instal fche Master forthe year ensuing , to appoint officers , and to transact other business pertaining to the annual St . John ' s celebration . The JIaster elect , Bro . Edward Dixon Anderton , having been presented bv Bro . AVilliam TweedP . M . Prov . G . S . was duly
y , , , installed by the I . P . M ., Bro . the Rev . F . H . A . AVright , M . J .., P . G . Chap ., in a Board of Installed Masters duly constituted ; after which the AV . M . appointed as follows : —Bros . Frederick Martin Williams , M . T . fS . W . ; Edward Moore , J . AV . ; the Rev . Henry Bullock , If . A ., Chap . ; James 0 . Mayne , P . M ., and Prov . A . G . S ., Treas . ; AVilliam James Hughan , Sec . ; N . H . Lloyd , S . D . ; John F . Penrose , J . D . ; AV . Tweedy , P . M ., Dir . of Cers . ;
Samuel Harvey , P . M . Purst . I . G . ; J . A . Lanyon and A . AA atling , Stewards ; Bro . AV . Rookes , Tyler . Two propositions of membership were made , after which the brethren adjourned to the Heel Lion Hotel to partake of a most sumptuous banquet , a , number of influential members of the Provincial Grand Lodge assembling in honour of the occasion . Bro . S . D . Anderton . presided , supported by Bros , the Rev . F . H . A . AVright , I . P . M .,
& c ; Thos . Solomon , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . D . ; Edwd . T . Carlyon , P . M ., Prov . Grand See . ; J . 0 . Mayne , P . M ., A . G . S . ; Rev . H . B , Bulloeke , 3 I . A . ; W . H . Christie , P . M . ; F . M . AVilliams , M . T ., J . W . ( in the vice-chair ); Stephen Hollowny , AV . M . 131 ; John Inness , P . M . and AV . M . ; Conch , J . W . 699 ; F . H . Mug-ford , 967 ; F . AV . Dabb , P . M . 589 ; E . Michell , S . W . 1076 , & c . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts wero given and responded to with much cordiality , and in the course of the evening several complimentary remarks were made on the appointment of so efficient a AV . M . as Bro . E . D . Anderton , while great satisfaction was expressd at the continued prosperity of the Phcenix Lodge .
C ' HACEAVAXEit . — " Boscawen Zodge , ( No . 099 . )—The brethren of this flourishing lodge assembled on Thursday , the-llth insfc ., for the purpose of installing the AA . M . for the ensuing year , and celebrating the Festival of St . John , The unanimous vote of the lodge was in favour of Bro . AVilliam Buckingham , because of the attention he had paid to this lodge ever since his initiation , and for the ability he has displayed in filling tho various offices of the lodge . Bro . Ninass , P . M ., P . Prov .
G . O ., o ; iiciated as Installing Master , and ably performed that imposing duty . The W . M . then appointed the following as his officers : Bros . Hall , I . P . M . ; Hugoe , S . AA . ; AV . M . Couch , J . W . ; John Niness , P . M ., Treas , ; John Parell , P . M ., Sec ; Michell , S . D .: S . Michell , J . D . ; Pearce , I . G . ; Roberts , Org . ; John Neal , Dir . of Cers . ; Parkin and "Walls , Stewards ; and Lean , Tyler . After Avhich the banquet was provided , to Avhich the brethren adjourned and spent a very pleasant evening .
CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . KEJDAII . — 'Union Zodge ( No . 129 ) . —An emergency meeting of this ancient and -flourishing lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on AVednesday evening , January 17 th . The chair was
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Metropolitan.
In consequence of the event above recorded , the whole of fche toasts that were given , and they were but few in number , Avere drunk in silence . Bro . EMMESS , P . M . and Grand Purst ., in responding to the toast of ' - 'The Health of Earl de Grey and Ripon and the rest of the Grand Officers , " took occassion to advert to the loss the lod ge had sustained in the death of their esteemed Bro . EstwickHe said he was almost unable to anything
. say in addition to what they had heard iu the lodge from Bro . Laughlin ; but thus much he could inform them , that on the previous clay he was present at Bro . Estwick ' s funeral , and it Avas conducted in a very solemn manner , and in a Avay Avhich every brother would wish to see who Avas interested in the Sew Concord Lodge . There ivas one observation which had been made by Bro . Laughlin which , perhaps , Avas not quite
understood . They had heard that Bro . Estwick always felt the greatest interest in the New Concord Lodge , and he frequently inquired after the health of its members when confined to his house , and he told him ( Bro . Emmeus ) that he should like to have a little Freemasonry at his house at AVhite AA ebb , and he suggested that some of the members should go there and visit himso that he miht again see something of as
, g Freemasonry , he had not done so for the last twelve months . On the Friday night preceding his death , he ( Bro . Emmens ) had written him a long letter stating that in the next week they would fix the day when the whole of the officers of the New Concord Lodge Avould he present , and Bro . Estwick then wrote to him and asked him particularl y if Bro . Main was likely to succeed to the W . M . in the chair . He Avas most desirous of knowing hovr
Bro . Main had progressed , and therefore he Avished to have a little Masonry at his own house , so that he might judge how he was fit to go into the chair . He felt the greatest anxiety in the interest of the New Concord Lodge , and the brethren had sustained a very great loss . In conclusion , he asked the brethren to join with him in drinking in solemn silence to the memory of their esteemed and departed Bro . Estwick . The toast was drunk in solemn silence ..
The customary toasts and all musical performances were dispensed with , and at an early hour the brethren separated . ROSE OE DEOIAKIC LODGE ( NO . 975 ) . —A meeting of this lodge ivas held at the AVhite Hart Tavern , Barnes , Surrey , on the 12 th insfc . Afc the request of Bro . Cockbnru , AV . M ., the lodge Avas opened by Bro . R . AV . Little , I . P . M . and Sec , assisted by Bros . Oliver , S . W ., Page , J . AV ., Potter , Treas ., Squire , S . D . AV . BuswellJ . D . BarnesIGSamelsAVSCWillcox
, , , , .., , .., . , Graham , Goodale , Kelley , Beamish , and other brethren . The minutes were then read and confirmed , after which the lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bros . J . Willcox , Clarke , Hawkins , Smith , and G . Buswell , passed a successful examination for the third degree , in which tho lodge was then opened and the above brethren were raised to the crowning position in Craft Masonry . The lod was resumed to the E . A . degree
ge , and the AA ' . M . assumed the chair , aud after the usual preliminaries passed , Bros . Guy , Woodruff- ; and Hewitt , to the second degree , in a very careful and correct manner . Bro . Little , I . P . M ., was then presented ivith a very handsome massive siver jewel and collar as an additional mark of esteem from tho brethren . The usual P . M . 's jewel having- been presented at the previous meeting , and expressed his acknowledgment to the
iV . M . and brethren in appropriate language . A notice of motion and a proposition were then handed to the Secretary and read to fche lodge , and the AA . M . announced that Bro . Oliver , S . AV ., had kindly presented tho lodge with a highly finished tripod . Bro . Buswell , J . D . with a perfect ashlar , " and Bro . Goodale with a floorcloth for the third degree , and concluded by proposing votes of thanks to those brethren which were carried by acclamation . The lodg-e ivas then closed and a most agreeable
evening was spent under the presidency of fche WM ., Bro . Cockburn ; due honours were paid to our national and Masonic rulers , and the health of the AV . M . was proposed in glowing terms by Bro . Little , I . P . M ., who expatiated on the great interest Bro . Cockburn had even taken in the lodge , and the efficient manner in which he performed his duties , for although the WM . fancied ho did not meet the expectations of the
brethren—he Bro . Little—could assm-i him that every member felt that the WM . was one of the most zealous and attentive rulers of the Craft . This toast having been heartily received and honoured with a " Rose of Denmark" fire , Bro . Cockburn , AA ' . M . expressed his thanks both to the I . P . M ., and to the brethren generally , for the compliment paid , and trusted always to have their cordial assistance in ju-omofcing the welfare of the
Metropolitan.
locige . Bro . Buss , P . M ., late Secretary , ivas then presented with an address beautifully illuminated and engrossed on vellum recording the thanks of the lodge for his past valuable services , and also a resolution electing him anhouarary member . For this proof of regard , Bro . Buss eloquently expressed his thanks and hoped he might long be spared to associate Avith the brethren . The health of Bro . Gurney a joining member having been drunk , he responded in suitable terms stating thafcheAvas
greatly indebted to the lodge for electing him , and to Bro . Little—an old friend—who proposed him . Ilro . Oliver , . S . AV ., in reply to the toast of the " Officers" was heartily glad to find the lodge prospering , and he could safely say that every officer would do his best to maintain that prosperity , in fact , " Excelsior" was their motto . Bro . Little , I . P . M ., made a forcible and feeling appeal to the brethren on behalf of the Royal Benevolent Institution for aged Freemasons and their widows ,
the festival for which will be held on the 31 st insfc ., and ive are happy to add that ifc resulted in every brother in the room contributing his mite . Thus—sanctified by charity , the boast of our Order—ended one of the brilliant meetings of the Rose of Denmark Lodo-s .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
CORNAVALL . THUEO . —Phcenix Zodge of Honor and Prudence ( No . 331 ) . —The members of .. this lodge met on Monday , the loth inst ., afc the Masonic Rooms , High Cross , Truro , to instal fche Master forthe year ensuing , to appoint officers , and to transact other business pertaining to the annual St . John ' s celebration . The JIaster elect , Bro . Edward Dixon Anderton , having been presented bv Bro . AVilliam TweedP . M . Prov . G . S . was duly
y , , , installed by the I . P . M ., Bro . the Rev . F . H . A . AVright , M . J .., P . G . Chap ., in a Board of Installed Masters duly constituted ; after which the AV . M . appointed as follows : —Bros . Frederick Martin Williams , M . T . fS . W . ; Edward Moore , J . AV . ; the Rev . Henry Bullock , If . A ., Chap . ; James 0 . Mayne , P . M ., and Prov . A . G . S ., Treas . ; AVilliam James Hughan , Sec . ; N . H . Lloyd , S . D . ; John F . Penrose , J . D . ; AV . Tweedy , P . M ., Dir . of Cers . ;
Samuel Harvey , P . M . Purst . I . G . ; J . A . Lanyon and A . AA atling , Stewards ; Bro . AV . Rookes , Tyler . Two propositions of membership were made , after which the brethren adjourned to the Heel Lion Hotel to partake of a most sumptuous banquet , a , number of influential members of the Provincial Grand Lodge assembling in honour of the occasion . Bro . S . D . Anderton . presided , supported by Bros , the Rev . F . H . A . AVright , I . P . M .,
& c ; Thos . Solomon , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . D . ; Edwd . T . Carlyon , P . M ., Prov . Grand See . ; J . 0 . Mayne , P . M ., A . G . S . ; Rev . H . B , Bulloeke , 3 I . A . ; W . H . Christie , P . M . ; F . M . AVilliams , M . T ., J . W . ( in the vice-chair ); Stephen Hollowny , AV . M . 131 ; John Inness , P . M . and AV . M . ; Conch , J . W . 699 ; F . H . Mug-ford , 967 ; F . AV . Dabb , P . M . 589 ; E . Michell , S . W . 1076 , & c . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts wero given and responded to with much cordiality , and in the course of the evening several complimentary remarks were made on the appointment of so efficient a AV . M . as Bro . E . D . Anderton , while great satisfaction was expressd at the continued prosperity of the Phcenix Lodge .
C ' HACEAVAXEit . — " Boscawen Zodge , ( No . 099 . )—The brethren of this flourishing lodge assembled on Thursday , the-llth insfc ., for the purpose of installing the AA . M . for the ensuing year , and celebrating the Festival of St . John , The unanimous vote of the lodge was in favour of Bro . AVilliam Buckingham , because of the attention he had paid to this lodge ever since his initiation , and for the ability he has displayed in filling tho various offices of the lodge . Bro . Ninass , P . M ., P . Prov .
G . O ., o ; iiciated as Installing Master , and ably performed that imposing duty . The W . M . then appointed the following as his officers : Bros . Hall , I . P . M . ; Hugoe , S . AA . ; AV . M . Couch , J . W . ; John Niness , P . M ., Treas , ; John Parell , P . M ., Sec ; Michell , S . D .: S . Michell , J . D . ; Pearce , I . G . ; Roberts , Org . ; John Neal , Dir . of Cers . ; Parkin and "Walls , Stewards ; and Lean , Tyler . After Avhich the banquet was provided , to Avhich the brethren adjourned and spent a very pleasant evening .
CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . KEJDAII . — 'Union Zodge ( No . 129 ) . —An emergency meeting of this ancient and -flourishing lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on AVednesday evening , January 17 th . The chair was