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Treas . ; Potts , Sec , and the immediate P . M . Rawley , who acknowledged the compliment , and assured the Brethren that they were willing to bestow any amount of labour ; in propagatingand advancing the interests of this great science . Their atterition had been ably drawn to the ameliorating influence of Masonry upon the moral , social , and intellectual condition of mankind , in the remarks that had fallen from the worthy Bro . Dr . Hieldenburgh—that speculative
Masonry was an intellectual victory over materiality—a burst through conventional ignorance into light . Having the Master ' s permission , he would propose one toast before he resumed his seat . Every member of the Lodge knew how much they owed to Bro . Potts , the lecture master of their own , and several other Lodges of Instruction . They were indebted to him for many valuable illustrations ,, in addition to the usual lectures . He ( Bro . Rawley ) would conclude , by proposing
the health and prosperity of Bro . Potts . The Brother alluded to replied in suitable terms , and the meetingsoon after broke up . The visitors upon this occasion were : — Bros . Morton , Capt . Durrell , Dr . Hieldenburgh , Andrews , De Lange , Capt . Windrafa , two of the Swedish singers , and two Bros , from France , Antoine Titiens and Guanzolli . It would be unfair to close this notice without saying that everything in the department of Bro . Wright , the worthy host , was first-rate , and gave general satisfaction ,
Lodge of Confidence ( No . 228 ) - —The monthly meeting of this Lodge took place on Tuesday , the llth , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , when three gentlemen , Messrs . Rogers , jun ,, Pook , and Webb , having been duly proposed and balloted for , were initiated into the Order by the respected Secretary , Bro . Rogers , P . M . ( the father of the first named candidate ) , after which ceremony the W . M ., Bro . Cummins , raised Bro . Macdougal , of the Domatic Lodge , to the 3 rd Degree , at the request of the W . M . of that Lodge , it being closed for the season , and the
Brother being about to leave England . The working of the Lodge of Confidence is highly commendable . The business being over , the Brethren retired to their banqueting room , when upwards of thirty sat down to a most excellent repast and a delightfully intellectual evening followed , enlivened by harmony and social conversation . Amongst the visitors we noticed the W . M ., ( Bro . Brett ) and Wardens of the Domatic Lodge ; Bros . T . Hutchings , P . G . S . B . ; J . T . Archer , P . M ., No . 108 ; Douglas Thompson , Woods , & c . Bro . T . Hutchings returned thanks for the Grand Officers , and Bro . Brett for the visitors .
Polish National Lodge ( No . 778 ) . —At the meeting held at Freemasons ' Tavern , on Thursday , the 13 th instant , Bro . H . Samuel , W . M ., in the chair , Bro . Yiscount Raynham , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the year ensuing ; and Bro . L . Lemanski , P . M ., received a well-merited tribute of confidence and esteem by being re-elected to the office of Treasurer in an equally complimentary manner . On motion duly made and seconded , it was resolved that a P . M . ' s jewel should be presented to Bro . Samuel , as an acknowledment
of the services rendered during his tenure oi office , towards which the sum of £ 3 . 2 s . was contributed from the funds of the Lodge , several Brethren putting down their names for various amounts . The only other business was the discussion of a motion , notice of which had been given by the W . M ., having for its object the limiting the bestowal of the decoration , known as the " Commander ' s White Eagle , " which , after some little amendment , was adopted . About twenty
Brethren partook of a banquet , which received a very welcome addition from the liberality of the W . M ., who , it should be mentioned , has only missed one meeting throughout the year , though residing at the distance of upwards of 250 miles . The visitors were Bros . Brett , W . M . No . 206 , F . Binckes , P . M . No . 10 , and M , Haydou , J . W . No . 206 .
Panmure Lodge ( No . 1022 ) . —The duties of this Lodge ( the meetingsof which are held from April to September inclusive ) were resumed on the third Monday in April at the Swan Tavern , Stockwell . The W . M , Bro . Joseph T . Warren , presided , and having raised Bros . GeorgeJWardell and Green in a most impressive manner , passed two Brethren to the 2 nd Degree , after which Mr . Frederick William
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Metro Pol It As"
Treas . ; Potts , Sec , and the immediate P . M . Rawley , who acknowledged the compliment , and assured the Brethren that they were willing to bestow any amount of labour ; in propagatingand advancing the interests of this great science . Their atterition had been ably drawn to the ameliorating influence of Masonry upon the moral , social , and intellectual condition of mankind , in the remarks that had fallen from the worthy Bro . Dr . Hieldenburgh—that speculative
Masonry was an intellectual victory over materiality—a burst through conventional ignorance into light . Having the Master ' s permission , he would propose one toast before he resumed his seat . Every member of the Lodge knew how much they owed to Bro . Potts , the lecture master of their own , and several other Lodges of Instruction . They were indebted to him for many valuable illustrations ,, in addition to the usual lectures . He ( Bro . Rawley ) would conclude , by proposing
the health and prosperity of Bro . Potts . The Brother alluded to replied in suitable terms , and the meetingsoon after broke up . The visitors upon this occasion were : — Bros . Morton , Capt . Durrell , Dr . Hieldenburgh , Andrews , De Lange , Capt . Windrafa , two of the Swedish singers , and two Bros , from France , Antoine Titiens and Guanzolli . It would be unfair to close this notice without saying that everything in the department of Bro . Wright , the worthy host , was first-rate , and gave general satisfaction ,
Lodge of Confidence ( No . 228 ) - —The monthly meeting of this Lodge took place on Tuesday , the llth , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , when three gentlemen , Messrs . Rogers , jun ,, Pook , and Webb , having been duly proposed and balloted for , were initiated into the Order by the respected Secretary , Bro . Rogers , P . M . ( the father of the first named candidate ) , after which ceremony the W . M ., Bro . Cummins , raised Bro . Macdougal , of the Domatic Lodge , to the 3 rd Degree , at the request of the W . M . of that Lodge , it being closed for the season , and the
Brother being about to leave England . The working of the Lodge of Confidence is highly commendable . The business being over , the Brethren retired to their banqueting room , when upwards of thirty sat down to a most excellent repast and a delightfully intellectual evening followed , enlivened by harmony and social conversation . Amongst the visitors we noticed the W . M ., ( Bro . Brett ) and Wardens of the Domatic Lodge ; Bros . T . Hutchings , P . G . S . B . ; J . T . Archer , P . M ., No . 108 ; Douglas Thompson , Woods , & c . Bro . T . Hutchings returned thanks for the Grand Officers , and Bro . Brett for the visitors .
Polish National Lodge ( No . 778 ) . —At the meeting held at Freemasons ' Tavern , on Thursday , the 13 th instant , Bro . H . Samuel , W . M ., in the chair , Bro . Yiscount Raynham , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the year ensuing ; and Bro . L . Lemanski , P . M ., received a well-merited tribute of confidence and esteem by being re-elected to the office of Treasurer in an equally complimentary manner . On motion duly made and seconded , it was resolved that a P . M . ' s jewel should be presented to Bro . Samuel , as an acknowledment
of the services rendered during his tenure oi office , towards which the sum of £ 3 . 2 s . was contributed from the funds of the Lodge , several Brethren putting down their names for various amounts . The only other business was the discussion of a motion , notice of which had been given by the W . M ., having for its object the limiting the bestowal of the decoration , known as the " Commander ' s White Eagle , " which , after some little amendment , was adopted . About twenty
Brethren partook of a banquet , which received a very welcome addition from the liberality of the W . M ., who , it should be mentioned , has only missed one meeting throughout the year , though residing at the distance of upwards of 250 miles . The visitors were Bros . Brett , W . M . No . 206 , F . Binckes , P . M . No . 10 , and M , Haydou , J . W . No . 206 .
Panmure Lodge ( No . 1022 ) . —The duties of this Lodge ( the meetingsof which are held from April to September inclusive ) were resumed on the third Monday in April at the Swan Tavern , Stockwell . The W . M , Bro . Joseph T . Warren , presided , and having raised Bros . GeorgeJWardell and Green in a most impressive manner , passed two Brethren to the 2 nd Degree , after which Mr . Frederick William