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among the brethren present , in addition to those before-mentioned , Bros . D . Rose , J . Donkin , T . . 1 . Sabine , F . H . Ebsworth , G . Free , R . Ord , R . Watkins , F . Cooper , J . Delauy , Parker , Stevens , Denton , J . Brookhouse , H . T . Turner , Gale ; and as visitors , Bros . Melson and E . Chard . The lodge was very full . Bro . Morris , J . W ., was unable , through illness , to attend . ST . GEORGE ' S LODGE ( NO . 140 ) . —This lodge met on the 20 th inst . at the Lecture HallGreenwich . Bro . E . Hubback ,
, P . M ., presided in the absence of Bro . C . L . Smyth , W . M . Bro . E . Down was passed , and Messrs . Carter and E . Atkins were initiated . Bro . C . Badger was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . G . Edington , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer ; Bro . Riley , P . M ., Tyler . After business the brethren adjourned for refreshment to the Globe , Royal-hill . Bros . Tattershall , G . Edington , G . N . Mourylian , W . Noak , E . W . Pook , C . Hudson ,
H . A . Collington , Dr . Scott ; and visitors Bros . F . Walters , S . Vinton , and A . D . Loewenstark were present . All the work was admirably performed . LODGE or TEJIPEKAKCE ( SO . 169 ) . —This lodge met on the 21 st inst . at the Plough Tavern , Plough-bridge , Rotherhithe . Bro . J . Searle , W . M ., presided , and initiated two gentlemen . The by-laws of the lodge were read . Bro . N . Wingfield , S . W ., was elected W . M . by a triumphant majoritythere being only four
, votes for a past J . W ., Bro . J . T . Moss . Bro . G . Brown , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer . There were so many votes in his favour that Bro . J . T . Moss observed that the ballot-box might be called a charity-box , as it contained so many "Browns . " Bro . Holt was unanimously elected Tyler . It was proposed , seconded , and carried nem . con ., that a five-guinea P . M . jewel be presented from the lodge funds to Bro . Searle , W . M ., and also a vote of thanks to him be recorded on the lodge minute-book
for his zeal and ability as W . M . during his year of office . Bro . Searle returned thanks . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . YARBOROTJGII LODGE ( io . 55-1 ) . —On the 7 th instant , the members of this flourishing lodge met at Bro . Walker's , Green Dragon , Stepney , when the W . M ., Bro . Joseph Hudson , aided by his efficient officers , most ably initiated into the Order Messrs . George Bland , Evan J . Jones , Henry Jones , and James Johnson ; conferred the second degree on Bros . Norris and
Walton , and most impressively raised Bros . Taggart and Ireland to the sublime degree of a M . M . The lodge was then closed clown to the second degree , when the brethren proceeded to the -election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year , which was most unanimous in favour of Bro . Clarke , S . W ., as "W . M . j Bro . Wynn , P . M ., as Treasurer ; and Speight as Tyler . Business being ended the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a splendid banquet . Alter tho usual Masonic
toasts ancl a little harmony , the brethren retired at eleven . VICTORIA LODGE ( SO . 1056 ) . —An emergency meeting of this young lodge was held at the Sir John Cass Tavern , Victoria-parkroad , South Hackney , on the 22 nd inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . W . Wrenn , W . M ., assisted hy Bros . A . A . Pendlebury , S . W . ; W . Turner , J . W . j G . M . El Snow , S . D . ; J . Soilleux , J . D . ; G . Morris , I . G . ; J . Robotham , Sec . ; Roberts , Williams ,
Moore , Humphvis , Brown , Chittem , U . Latrielle , F . Latrielle , Grimmer and Steib . A ballot was taken for Mr . John W . Hill as a candidate for initiation , which being in his favour , he was regularly introduced ancl admitted into the mysteries of the Order . The ceremony of passing Bro . Moore then followed , after which Bro . Brown was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M ., the whole of the ceremonies being worked in a most admirable manner bthe W . M . his Wardensand other officers . The lod
y , , ge was then closed ancl the brethren adjourned to a capital supper provided by Bro . Steib , whose catering has given the greatest satisfaction to the brethren . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . proposed " The Health of the Queen , " then " The M . W . G . M . the Earl of Zetland , the R . W . D . G . M . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , and the rest of the Grand Officers . " To this toast Bro . S . E . NuttP . Assist . G . Dir . of Cers ., rose to replyandin
, , , thanking the brethren for the cordial reception of his name , expressed his conviction that in Lord De Grey the fraternity possessed a D . G . M . of whom they might well he proud . He ( Bro . Nutt ) was much pleased with the working of the officers of the Victoria Lodge , and in conclusion wished them every prosperity . The W . M . then announced "The Health of Bro . Hill , the newly-initiated Member , " which was extremely well
received , and Bro . Hill , in acknowledging the compliment , trusted that he should be found to be a worth y brother . He conceived that there was much to learn in Masonry , and would endeavour to render himself proficient in the degree to which
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lie had attained . Bro . Nutt , P . Assist . Dir . of Cers ., then in highly eulogistic terms gave "The Health of the W . M ., " and in doing so alluded to Bro . Wrenn ' s advocacy of the cause of charity—the brightest ornament of our ancient crown . The W . M . responded briefly but effectually to the toast . Bro . Saqui , P . M . 205 , replied for the ' visitors , ancl spoke in commendatory terms of the working of the lodge , and the more so as with such Wardens and the rest of the officers , the chair would
be equally well filled when they were severally called upon to assume the duties of W . M . At this period of the evening the brethren were delighted to find that Bros . Muggeridge , P . M . 192 , and Cox , P . M . 49 , bad arrived , having been prevented attending earlier by a prior Masonic engagement . Ou their entering the room those worthy brethren received a hearty reception , and Bro . Muggeridge afterwards sang a capital song . Bro . Pendlebury responded to the health of the officersand
, said he could only reiterate with , if possible , greater emphasis his sincere and cordial wishes for the prosperity of the lodge and their resolve to promote its interests to the utmost of their power . He then called upon the brethren to fill a bumper and drink long life and success to Bro . Wrenn , the W . M ., as the birthday o ( their esteemed Master was close at hand . This invitationwe need hardly addwas responded to most heartily
, , by all present . The visitors were Bros .-Nutt , P . Assist . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Barlow , W . M . 174 ; Saqui , P . M . 205 ; Gilchrist , S . W . 933 ; Davis , 188 ; Lee , 860 ; and Morley 742 . The W . M ., Bros . Moore , Morley , F . Latrielle , Muggeridge , Morris , & c , sang a variety of highly entertaining songs .
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PROVINCIAL .
LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —John of Gaimt Lodge ( So . 523 ) . —The December meeting of this flourishing lodge took place on Thursday , tbe 21 st instant , and was well attended , there being present , in addition to the W . M . ( The Rev . John Spittal ) , Bros . W . Kelly , P . M ., ancl D . Prov . G . M . ; R . Brewiu and W . B . Smith , P . M . 's ; GreenS . W . ; G . H . HodgesJ . W . ; J . E . HodgesSec . ; Turner
, , , , S . D . ; Moor , J . D . ; Manning , I . G . ; Bernbridge , Tyler ; Boulton , Buzzard , Barfoot , Orrock , Barwell , M . H . Lewin , W . H . Lewin , Atkins , Hunt , Ward Layle , and J . C . Clarke . Visitors : J . Malcolm , McAllister ( Edinburgh ) , and W . Tibbit , W . M . ; L . A . Clarke , T . Blunt , and A . O . Davies , ot St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 279 ) . The lodge liaving been opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the last monthly meeting having been read
and confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to initiate Mr . James Rome , of the National Provincial Bank of England , who was elected at the previous lodge . The charge and lecture on the tracing-board were then delivered to the novitiate by Bro . Brewin , P . M . Bro . Hunt having been called to the pedestal and examined in the E . A . ' s degree , the lodge was opened in the second degree , and he was duly passed a F . C . by tho D . Prov
G . M ., who then raised to the third degree Bros . J . C . Clarke and Ward Layle , they having previously been examined as F . C . ' s . The lodge liaving been closed down to the first degree two gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation j after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren , about thirty in number , adjourned to refreshment . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured by the W . M . and
brethren , including the health of Bro . Rome , tbe newly initiated member , to which that brother duly responded , Bro . Brewin sang the Entered Apprentice ' s song . Several other brethren also contributed to the harmony of the evening .
SUFFOLK . Irswicn . —St . Lulce's Lodge ( No . 225 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge took place at the Coach and Horses Hotel , Brook-street , ( Bro . C . W . Godbold ) , on Wednesday , December 13 , 1865 , for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . W . ' 11 . Westgate . There were present Bros . Richmond , I . P . M ., WM . pro . tern . ; W . T . WesigateS . W . ; J . WhiteheadJ . W .
, , , , pro tern . ; J . Clark , Treasurer ; A . Barber , See . ; P . Whitehead , R . C . Brown , W . B . Rands , C . Davy , S . B . King , P . M . 17 ; W . Cockow , C . Hobart , C . W . Godbold , W . Flovy , & c . j Visitors , H . Tliomas , S . G . W ., W . M . 114 , 959 ; E . Dorl ' iug , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec , W . M . 959 ; C . T . Townsend , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W . 757 , 959 ; R . N . Sanderson , P . M ., P . G . Chaplin 376 , 959 ; J . Head , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . W . 376 , 959 ; J . Pettit , P . M ., P . Prov
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among the brethren present , in addition to those before-mentioned , Bros . D . Rose , J . Donkin , T . . 1 . Sabine , F . H . Ebsworth , G . Free , R . Ord , R . Watkins , F . Cooper , J . Delauy , Parker , Stevens , Denton , J . Brookhouse , H . T . Turner , Gale ; and as visitors , Bros . Melson and E . Chard . The lodge was very full . Bro . Morris , J . W ., was unable , through illness , to attend . ST . GEORGE ' S LODGE ( NO . 140 ) . —This lodge met on the 20 th inst . at the Lecture HallGreenwich . Bro . E . Hubback ,
, P . M ., presided in the absence of Bro . C . L . Smyth , W . M . Bro . E . Down was passed , and Messrs . Carter and E . Atkins were initiated . Bro . C . Badger was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . G . Edington , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer ; Bro . Riley , P . M ., Tyler . After business the brethren adjourned for refreshment to the Globe , Royal-hill . Bros . Tattershall , G . Edington , G . N . Mourylian , W . Noak , E . W . Pook , C . Hudson ,
H . A . Collington , Dr . Scott ; and visitors Bros . F . Walters , S . Vinton , and A . D . Loewenstark were present . All the work was admirably performed . LODGE or TEJIPEKAKCE ( SO . 169 ) . —This lodge met on the 21 st inst . at the Plough Tavern , Plough-bridge , Rotherhithe . Bro . J . Searle , W . M ., presided , and initiated two gentlemen . The by-laws of the lodge were read . Bro . N . Wingfield , S . W ., was elected W . M . by a triumphant majoritythere being only four
, votes for a past J . W ., Bro . J . T . Moss . Bro . G . Brown , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer . There were so many votes in his favour that Bro . J . T . Moss observed that the ballot-box might be called a charity-box , as it contained so many "Browns . " Bro . Holt was unanimously elected Tyler . It was proposed , seconded , and carried nem . con ., that a five-guinea P . M . jewel be presented from the lodge funds to Bro . Searle , W . M ., and also a vote of thanks to him be recorded on the lodge minute-book
for his zeal and ability as W . M . during his year of office . Bro . Searle returned thanks . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . YARBOROTJGII LODGE ( io . 55-1 ) . —On the 7 th instant , the members of this flourishing lodge met at Bro . Walker's , Green Dragon , Stepney , when the W . M ., Bro . Joseph Hudson , aided by his efficient officers , most ably initiated into the Order Messrs . George Bland , Evan J . Jones , Henry Jones , and James Johnson ; conferred the second degree on Bros . Norris and
Walton , and most impressively raised Bros . Taggart and Ireland to the sublime degree of a M . M . The lodge was then closed clown to the second degree , when the brethren proceeded to the -election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year , which was most unanimous in favour of Bro . Clarke , S . W ., as "W . M . j Bro . Wynn , P . M ., as Treasurer ; and Speight as Tyler . Business being ended the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a splendid banquet . Alter tho usual Masonic
toasts ancl a little harmony , the brethren retired at eleven . VICTORIA LODGE ( SO . 1056 ) . —An emergency meeting of this young lodge was held at the Sir John Cass Tavern , Victoria-parkroad , South Hackney , on the 22 nd inst . The lodge was opened by Bro . W . Wrenn , W . M ., assisted hy Bros . A . A . Pendlebury , S . W . ; W . Turner , J . W . j G . M . El Snow , S . D . ; J . Soilleux , J . D . ; G . Morris , I . G . ; J . Robotham , Sec . ; Roberts , Williams ,
Moore , Humphvis , Brown , Chittem , U . Latrielle , F . Latrielle , Grimmer and Steib . A ballot was taken for Mr . John W . Hill as a candidate for initiation , which being in his favour , he was regularly introduced ancl admitted into the mysteries of the Order . The ceremony of passing Bro . Moore then followed , after which Bro . Brown was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M ., the whole of the ceremonies being worked in a most admirable manner bthe W . M . his Wardensand other officers . The lod
y , , ge was then closed ancl the brethren adjourned to a capital supper provided by Bro . Steib , whose catering has given the greatest satisfaction to the brethren . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . proposed " The Health of the Queen , " then " The M . W . G . M . the Earl of Zetland , the R . W . D . G . M . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , and the rest of the Grand Officers . " To this toast Bro . S . E . NuttP . Assist . G . Dir . of Cers ., rose to replyandin
, , , thanking the brethren for the cordial reception of his name , expressed his conviction that in Lord De Grey the fraternity possessed a D . G . M . of whom they might well he proud . He ( Bro . Nutt ) was much pleased with the working of the officers of the Victoria Lodge , and in conclusion wished them every prosperity . The W . M . then announced "The Health of Bro . Hill , the newly-initiated Member , " which was extremely well
received , and Bro . Hill , in acknowledging the compliment , trusted that he should be found to be a worth y brother . He conceived that there was much to learn in Masonry , and would endeavour to render himself proficient in the degree to which
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lie had attained . Bro . Nutt , P . Assist . Dir . of Cers ., then in highly eulogistic terms gave "The Health of the W . M ., " and in doing so alluded to Bro . Wrenn ' s advocacy of the cause of charity—the brightest ornament of our ancient crown . The W . M . responded briefly but effectually to the toast . Bro . Saqui , P . M . 205 , replied for the ' visitors , ancl spoke in commendatory terms of the working of the lodge , and the more so as with such Wardens and the rest of the officers , the chair would
be equally well filled when they were severally called upon to assume the duties of W . M . At this period of the evening the brethren were delighted to find that Bros . Muggeridge , P . M . 192 , and Cox , P . M . 49 , bad arrived , having been prevented attending earlier by a prior Masonic engagement . Ou their entering the room those worthy brethren received a hearty reception , and Bro . Muggeridge afterwards sang a capital song . Bro . Pendlebury responded to the health of the officersand
, said he could only reiterate with , if possible , greater emphasis his sincere and cordial wishes for the prosperity of the lodge and their resolve to promote its interests to the utmost of their power . He then called upon the brethren to fill a bumper and drink long life and success to Bro . Wrenn , the W . M ., as the birthday o ( their esteemed Master was close at hand . This invitationwe need hardly addwas responded to most heartily
, , by all present . The visitors were Bros .-Nutt , P . Assist . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Barlow , W . M . 174 ; Saqui , P . M . 205 ; Gilchrist , S . W . 933 ; Davis , 188 ; Lee , 860 ; and Morley 742 . The W . M ., Bros . Moore , Morley , F . Latrielle , Muggeridge , Morris , & c , sang a variety of highly entertaining songs .
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PROVINCIAL .
LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —John of Gaimt Lodge ( So . 523 ) . —The December meeting of this flourishing lodge took place on Thursday , tbe 21 st instant , and was well attended , there being present , in addition to the W . M . ( The Rev . John Spittal ) , Bros . W . Kelly , P . M ., ancl D . Prov . G . M . ; R . Brewiu and W . B . Smith , P . M . 's ; GreenS . W . ; G . H . HodgesJ . W . ; J . E . HodgesSec . ; Turner
, , , , S . D . ; Moor , J . D . ; Manning , I . G . ; Bernbridge , Tyler ; Boulton , Buzzard , Barfoot , Orrock , Barwell , M . H . Lewin , W . H . Lewin , Atkins , Hunt , Ward Layle , and J . C . Clarke . Visitors : J . Malcolm , McAllister ( Edinburgh ) , and W . Tibbit , W . M . ; L . A . Clarke , T . Blunt , and A . O . Davies , ot St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 279 ) . The lodge liaving been opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the last monthly meeting having been read
and confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to initiate Mr . James Rome , of the National Provincial Bank of England , who was elected at the previous lodge . The charge and lecture on the tracing-board were then delivered to the novitiate by Bro . Brewin , P . M . Bro . Hunt having been called to the pedestal and examined in the E . A . ' s degree , the lodge was opened in the second degree , and he was duly passed a F . C . by tho D . Prov
G . M ., who then raised to the third degree Bros . J . C . Clarke and Ward Layle , they having previously been examined as F . C . ' s . The lodge liaving been closed down to the first degree two gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation j after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren , about thirty in number , adjourned to refreshment . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured by the W . M . and
brethren , including the health of Bro . Rome , tbe newly initiated member , to which that brother duly responded , Bro . Brewin sang the Entered Apprentice ' s song . Several other brethren also contributed to the harmony of the evening .
SUFFOLK . Irswicn . —St . Lulce's Lodge ( No . 225 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge took place at the Coach and Horses Hotel , Brook-street , ( Bro . C . W . Godbold ) , on Wednesday , December 13 , 1865 , for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . W . ' 11 . Westgate . There were present Bros . Richmond , I . P . M ., WM . pro . tern . ; W . T . WesigateS . W . ; J . WhiteheadJ . W .
, , , , pro tern . ; J . Clark , Treasurer ; A . Barber , See . ; P . Whitehead , R . C . Brown , W . B . Rands , C . Davy , S . B . King , P . M . 17 ; W . Cockow , C . Hobart , C . W . Godbold , W . Flovy , & c . j Visitors , H . Tliomas , S . G . W ., W . M . 114 , 959 ; E . Dorl ' iug , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec , W . M . 959 ; C . T . Townsend , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W . 757 , 959 ; R . N . Sanderson , P . M ., P . G . Chaplin 376 , 959 ; J . Head , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . W . 376 , 959 ; J . Pettit , P . M ., P . Prov