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his ability , and he thought he had to some extent succeeded , or they would not have agreed to present him with a jewel , which had that night been proposed . He had never desired to give offence to any one , and keeping in mind an injunction in , their ritual he believed that he had not done so . The acting W . M . then proposed " The Health of Bro . Wliite , W . M ., " and expressed his regret that illness had caused him to be absent from them
during the latter part of the evening , but trusted he would shortly be amongst them to discharge his duties , which that evening lie had shown himself so able to perform . The toast was drunk with with great cordiality , and after some other toasts had been given , a truly happy aud harmonious meeting was brought to a close .
TUB LODGE OF IXDUSTT . Y ( So . ISO ) . —Tho regular mooting of this lodge was hold at tho Freemasons' Hall , on Tuosday , tho 18 th ult ., for tho purposo of installing Bro . Thomas Prince , S . W ., and W . M . oloct , into tho chair of . K . S .. Bro . Thomas Mortlock opeuod tho lodgo , and as tho proposed initiato was not prosont , ho procooded with tho coromony of installation . His dolivory and gonoral giving of tho work showod his porfoct mastory of tho Installing Masters' dutios . Bro . Priootho now W . M . appointed
, , as his officers as follows : —Bros . T . Mortlock , I . P . M .: II . G . Lako , P . M ., Troas . ; W . Mann . P . M ., Sec . ; E . Tallont , S . W .: E . Clark , J . W .: W . Nochmor , S . D .: J . Soox , J . D .: J . E . Wvllio . I . G . ; Bartlott , P . M ., D . C . ; G . F . Honloy , W . S . ; aud Woodstock , T . Au oxcoilont bauquot followod , and at tho conclusion of it , Bro . Mortlock was presented with a handsoino gold P . M . Jowel . Bro . Mortlock roturuod thanks in suitablo terms .
Wn , ii . « r . PRESTON LODC-E ( SO . 27 B ) . —A regular meotina of this lodge v .-as held at the Clarendon Hotel , Anerly , on Thursday , the 27 th ult . Bro . Frederick Eachus Wilkinson , M . D ., occupied the chair of W . M ., being supported by Bros . Newton , P . M ., as S . W . ; Miller , J . W . ; Harper , S . D . ; Newman , J . D . ; Braun , Steward ; Stiegevwood , Div . of Cers , ; Worrell , I . G . ; Whiteman , Jll . D ., and Gideon , P . M . 's ; Kain , P . M . and P . Prov . G . Sec . Warwickshire , Sec . and Treas . The visitors present were :
Bros . Captain Gordon , of Kilwinning ; Edward Btirne , 4 ; aud Willey , P . af . 171 . The ballot was taken for the following gentlemen , candidates for initiation : —Messrs . Stanley Richardson , of Sydenham ( a son of the W . M . ) , James Bradly , and Elisha Archer , of Norwood . The ballot proving satisfactory , they were duly initiated b y the W . M . in his usual impressive and accurate manner . Bro . Schwcngers was then passed to the second degree . The Secretary , Bro . Kain , P . M ., made his usual report to
the lodge . As regards the Cralt in general , he enumerated the leading Masonic events since the last general meeting , chiefly those contained in those dry looking but r < ally important and interesting documents—the quarterly communications—which it is feared do not always obtain tho attention they deserve . As regards this lodge in particular , the Secretary reported on the correspondence , the number os members , their attendance , the amount of arrears , the balance in hand as reported in the
previous minutes , the amount received and paid since , and the balance than in hand . The Secretary ' s report is found most interesting and useful to the lodge , and wo think might bo generally adopted with ercat advantage hv other lodges .
NEW CONCORD LODGE ( SO . 813 ) . —Tho members of thislodgo met sit the liosemary Branch tavern , Hnxton , nu Friday , the 21 st ult . There were present Bros . J . J . Wilson , P . M . " S 13 , W . M . 1 , 237 , Prov . G . D . Middlesex , acting for J . Harl , W . M ., who was prevented , by family afllictiou , from attending ; W . If . Main , P . M . and Sec ; T . Bartlett , S . W . ; Atkins , J . W . ; Salisbury , S . D . ; Abseil , I . G . ; M . Divitt , Org . ; Llovd S . The visitors present were : —Bros . Rogers , P . M . 1 , 003 , Prince of Wales ;
Casworth , 91 , St . Nicholas ; Bromley , P . M . 220 , United Strength . Bros . Gabb ami llafbnuer were raised to the sublime degree of M M ., Bro . Phillips passed to the degree of F . C , and Mr . Gallant initiate ! into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro . Bcningfteld was proposed and elected as a joining member . After lod _ % the brethren sat down loan excellent banquet , provided by the host , Bro . Gabb , sen . Alter the usual Masonic toasts had been g iven and responded to , the brethren separated .
Tun UUIIAN- LODGE- ( N O . 1 , 196 ) . —Tho annual mooting of this lodgo took placo at tho Old Jorusalom Tavorn , St . John ' s Gato , Clorkonwoll , on Tuosday evening , tho 26 th ult ., tho attraction boing tho installation of Bro . William Sawyor , who had boon unanimously elected W . M . at tho provious mooting of tho lodgo . Bro . Richard Henry Marsh had fully iutondod and hopod to havo boon present to instal his succossor , but a professional onga ' . join on fc provontod him from attending till a Iato period of tho
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ovoning . Tho following brethron wero prosont as visitors : — Bros . Butlor , W . M . 9 ; Sabine , P . M . 73 ; Nowton , P . M . 174 ; G . S . Kain , P . M . 2 S 4 and 76 G , P . Prov . G . Soc , Warwickshire ; Littlowood , W . M . 780 ; Pontecost , W . M . 231 ; Burgs , S . W . 107 ; Lamer , S . W . 554 ; Mayland , S . W . 811 , Prov . G . Burst , of Cam . bridgoshiro : Pagot , 22 S ; Kingford , 357 ; and Tumor 795 . Tho following niombors of tho lodgo wero also prosont : —Bros . W .
Croswick , J . E . Carpenter , P . M ., J . F . Croswick , E . L . Blanc-hard , J . Crawford Wilson , Jas . Terry , P . M ., W . M . 1 , 278 , C . Braid , M'Quoon , Doarborg , Thomas , & c . Provious to the covomony of installation , Bros . Pearson and Foskott , wero passed to tho dogroo of F . C , and Bro . Cowland was raised to tho sublhno dogroe of a M . M . Aftor somo routino businoss had boeu disposod of , Bro . Tony , tho Socrotazy of tho lodge , proceeded with tho installation ceremony , tho installing master porforming his duties in
tho most officiont manner . Having boon duly installed , Bro . Sawyor proceeded to appoint and invest his offlcors as follows : — Bros . C . Braid , S . W . ; J . R . Ware , J . W .: Tony , Sec ; Dr . Johnson , Troas , ; Kilster , Org . ; Crawford Wilson , S . D . ; J . Callingham , J . D . ; Thomas , I . G . ; aud Bockott , Tylor . Tho business of the ovening conclmlod , tho lodgo was closed , and tho brothron adjourned to tho banquet . Tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts having boon given aud responded to . Tho "Visitors" was , as
usual , vory cordially rocoivod , and acknowledged by Bros . Sabine , Pontecost , Turnor , Littlowood , Mayland , and othors , all of whom expressed their great gratification at being present . In proposing tho toast of tho "Past Masters , Bros . Marsh and
Carpontor , " tho W . M . roforrod to tho origin of tho lodgo , and to tho part that ho and tho Past Masters took in its formation , and they wore fortunate onough at tho outset to onlist tho sympathies and co-oporation of sovoral brethren of noto , and the lodgo bocamo an accomplished fact . Bro . Carpontor rospondod in a speoch sparkling with humour and vivacity , and whilst ho was spoaking tho I . P . JF . ontored tho room , and met with au enthusiastic reception . Tho W . M . prcsontod Bro . Marsh with a Past
Mastors Jowol , accompanying tho presentation with somo appropriate remarks . Tho following inscription was ongraven on tho Jowol : — " Presented by tho Urban Lodge ( No . 1 , 196 ) to Bro . Richard Henry Marsh , P . M ., to ovinco its approbation of his officiont sorvicos while presiding over it as W , M . for tho year 1809 . " Bro . Marsh , in returning thanks , said ho had lookod forward with . much , pleasure to having to instal his worthy Bro . Sawyor . Tho foclings which they boro towards him were
enshrined in their hoarts , and noodod not tho tongue to givo them expression . Ho was convinced that Bro . Sawyor would fill tho chair with dignity , and maintain tho discipline of tho lodgo . Roforring to tho presentation , ho rojoiced that it markod their osteom towards him , and , being tho first testimonial ho had ovor rocoivod . ho was glad that it was connoctod with Masonry , for there was nothing that ho prizod abovo that , oxcopt his sonso of religion . Other toasts wero given and rospondod to , tho spoochos boing intorsporsod with music and singing , in which Bros . E . L . Blanchard , C . Braid , J . V . Croswick , and othors , took part . It need hardly bo addod that tho brethron spout a most onjoyablo ovening .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
ISLE OF MAN . Dour . LAS . —Tgmoald Lodge ( No . 12 . 12 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , St . James ' s Hall , on Wednesday evening , the 12 th ult ., when there were present : Bros . John Joshua Harwood , W . M . ; Elwood Tibbits , I . P . M . ; James Adams , P . A ., S . W . ; George Robinson , J . W . ; W . 11 . Farrali , Sec ; the Rev . H . A . Burrowes , Chap . ; R .
Jackson , S . I ) . ; T . Cowley , J . D . ; R . Whiteside , I . G . ; and several visitors . The brethren having assembled and the lodge being opened in the first degree , the Secretary road the minutes of the last regular lodge and a lodge of emergency , both of which wero unanimously confirmed . The W . M . then initiated two candidates , tho ceremony being performed in a very impressive manner , the lecture on the tracing hoard being given by the I . P . M ., and tho charge by the Chaplain . The W . M . then
inormcil the brethren that ho had a very pleasing duty to perform , which was to present a handsome gold P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Elwood Tibbits , as " a token of esteem and Masonic proficiency . " He ( the W . M . ) felt confident tint the whole of the brethren united with him in wishing Bro . Tibbits long life to wear it . Bro . Tibbits having thankod the brethren for their very handsome present , the lodge was closed down in ancient form and adjourned .
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Craft Masonry.
his ability , and he thought he had to some extent succeeded , or they would not have agreed to present him with a jewel , which had that night been proposed . He had never desired to give offence to any one , and keeping in mind an injunction in , their ritual he believed that he had not done so . The acting W . M . then proposed " The Health of Bro . Wliite , W . M ., " and expressed his regret that illness had caused him to be absent from them
during the latter part of the evening , but trusted he would shortly be amongst them to discharge his duties , which that evening lie had shown himself so able to perform . The toast was drunk with with great cordiality , and after some other toasts had been given , a truly happy aud harmonious meeting was brought to a close .
TUB LODGE OF IXDUSTT . Y ( So . ISO ) . —Tho regular mooting of this lodge was hold at tho Freemasons' Hall , on Tuosday , tho 18 th ult ., for tho purposo of installing Bro . Thomas Prince , S . W ., and W . M . oloct , into tho chair of . K . S .. Bro . Thomas Mortlock opeuod tho lodgo , and as tho proposed initiato was not prosont , ho procooded with tho coromony of installation . His dolivory and gonoral giving of tho work showod his porfoct mastory of tho Installing Masters' dutios . Bro . Priootho now W . M . appointed
, , as his officers as follows : —Bros . T . Mortlock , I . P . M .: II . G . Lako , P . M ., Troas . ; W . Mann . P . M ., Sec . ; E . Tallont , S . W .: E . Clark , J . W .: W . Nochmor , S . D .: J . Soox , J . D .: J . E . Wvllio . I . G . ; Bartlott , P . M ., D . C . ; G . F . Honloy , W . S . ; aud Woodstock , T . Au oxcoilont bauquot followod , and at tho conclusion of it , Bro . Mortlock was presented with a handsoino gold P . M . Jowel . Bro . Mortlock roturuod thanks in suitablo terms .
Wn , ii . « r . PRESTON LODC-E ( SO . 27 B ) . —A regular meotina of this lodge v .-as held at the Clarendon Hotel , Anerly , on Thursday , the 27 th ult . Bro . Frederick Eachus Wilkinson , M . D ., occupied the chair of W . M ., being supported by Bros . Newton , P . M ., as S . W . ; Miller , J . W . ; Harper , S . D . ; Newman , J . D . ; Braun , Steward ; Stiegevwood , Div . of Cers , ; Worrell , I . G . ; Whiteman , Jll . D ., and Gideon , P . M . 's ; Kain , P . M . and P . Prov . G . Sec . Warwickshire , Sec . and Treas . The visitors present were :
Bros . Captain Gordon , of Kilwinning ; Edward Btirne , 4 ; aud Willey , P . af . 171 . The ballot was taken for the following gentlemen , candidates for initiation : —Messrs . Stanley Richardson , of Sydenham ( a son of the W . M . ) , James Bradly , and Elisha Archer , of Norwood . The ballot proving satisfactory , they were duly initiated b y the W . M . in his usual impressive and accurate manner . Bro . Schwcngers was then passed to the second degree . The Secretary , Bro . Kain , P . M ., made his usual report to
the lodge . As regards the Cralt in general , he enumerated the leading Masonic events since the last general meeting , chiefly those contained in those dry looking but r < ally important and interesting documents—the quarterly communications—which it is feared do not always obtain tho attention they deserve . As regards this lodge in particular , the Secretary reported on the correspondence , the number os members , their attendance , the amount of arrears , the balance in hand as reported in the
previous minutes , the amount received and paid since , and the balance than in hand . The Secretary ' s report is found most interesting and useful to the lodge , and wo think might bo generally adopted with ercat advantage hv other lodges .
NEW CONCORD LODGE ( SO . 813 ) . —Tho members of thislodgo met sit the liosemary Branch tavern , Hnxton , nu Friday , the 21 st ult . There were present Bros . J . J . Wilson , P . M . " S 13 , W . M . 1 , 237 , Prov . G . D . Middlesex , acting for J . Harl , W . M ., who was prevented , by family afllictiou , from attending ; W . If . Main , P . M . and Sec ; T . Bartlett , S . W . ; Atkins , J . W . ; Salisbury , S . D . ; Abseil , I . G . ; M . Divitt , Org . ; Llovd S . The visitors present were : —Bros . Rogers , P . M . 1 , 003 , Prince of Wales ;
Casworth , 91 , St . Nicholas ; Bromley , P . M . 220 , United Strength . Bros . Gabb ami llafbnuer were raised to the sublime degree of M M ., Bro . Phillips passed to the degree of F . C , and Mr . Gallant initiate ! into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro . Bcningfteld was proposed and elected as a joining member . After lod _ % the brethren sat down loan excellent banquet , provided by the host , Bro . Gabb , sen . Alter the usual Masonic toasts had been g iven and responded to , the brethren separated .
Tun UUIIAN- LODGE- ( N O . 1 , 196 ) . —Tho annual mooting of this lodgo took placo at tho Old Jorusalom Tavorn , St . John ' s Gato , Clorkonwoll , on Tuosday evening , tho 26 th ult ., tho attraction boing tho installation of Bro . William Sawyor , who had boon unanimously elected W . M . at tho provious mooting of tho lodgo . Bro . Richard Henry Marsh had fully iutondod and hopod to havo boon present to instal his succossor , but a professional onga ' . join on fc provontod him from attending till a Iato period of tho
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ovoning . Tho following brethron wero prosont as visitors : — Bros . Butlor , W . M . 9 ; Sabine , P . M . 73 ; Nowton , P . M . 174 ; G . S . Kain , P . M . 2 S 4 and 76 G , P . Prov . G . Soc , Warwickshire ; Littlowood , W . M . 780 ; Pontecost , W . M . 231 ; Burgs , S . W . 107 ; Lamer , S . W . 554 ; Mayland , S . W . 811 , Prov . G . Burst , of Cam . bridgoshiro : Pagot , 22 S ; Kingford , 357 ; and Tumor 795 . Tho following niombors of tho lodgo wero also prosont : —Bros . W .
Croswick , J . E . Carpenter , P . M ., J . F . Croswick , E . L . Blanc-hard , J . Crawford Wilson , Jas . Terry , P . M ., W . M . 1 , 278 , C . Braid , M'Quoon , Doarborg , Thomas , & c . Provious to the covomony of installation , Bros . Pearson and Foskott , wero passed to tho dogroo of F . C , and Bro . Cowland was raised to tho sublhno dogroe of a M . M . Aftor somo routino businoss had boeu disposod of , Bro . Tony , tho Socrotazy of tho lodge , proceeded with tho installation ceremony , tho installing master porforming his duties in
tho most officiont manner . Having boon duly installed , Bro . Sawyor proceeded to appoint and invest his offlcors as follows : — Bros . C . Braid , S . W . ; J . R . Ware , J . W .: Tony , Sec ; Dr . Johnson , Troas , ; Kilster , Org . ; Crawford Wilson , S . D . ; J . Callingham , J . D . ; Thomas , I . G . ; aud Bockott , Tylor . Tho business of the ovening conclmlod , tho lodgo was closed , and tho brothron adjourned to tho banquet . Tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts having boon given aud responded to . Tho "Visitors" was , as
usual , vory cordially rocoivod , and acknowledged by Bros . Sabine , Pontecost , Turnor , Littlowood , Mayland , and othors , all of whom expressed their great gratification at being present . In proposing tho toast of tho "Past Masters , Bros . Marsh and
Carpontor , " tho W . M . roforrod to tho origin of tho lodgo , and to tho part that ho and tho Past Masters took in its formation , and they wore fortunate onough at tho outset to onlist tho sympathies and co-oporation of sovoral brethren of noto , and the lodgo bocamo an accomplished fact . Bro . Carpontor rospondod in a speoch sparkling with humour and vivacity , and whilst ho was spoaking tho I . P . JF . ontored tho room , and met with au enthusiastic reception . Tho W . M . prcsontod Bro . Marsh with a Past
Mastors Jowol , accompanying tho presentation with somo appropriate remarks . Tho following inscription was ongraven on tho Jowol : — " Presented by tho Urban Lodge ( No . 1 , 196 ) to Bro . Richard Henry Marsh , P . M ., to ovinco its approbation of his officiont sorvicos while presiding over it as W , M . for tho year 1809 . " Bro . Marsh , in returning thanks , said ho had lookod forward with . much , pleasure to having to instal his worthy Bro . Sawyor . Tho foclings which they boro towards him were
enshrined in their hoarts , and noodod not tho tongue to givo them expression . Ho was convinced that Bro . Sawyor would fill tho chair with dignity , and maintain tho discipline of tho lodgo . Roforring to tho presentation , ho rojoiced that it markod their osteom towards him , and , being tho first testimonial ho had ovor rocoivod . ho was glad that it was connoctod with Masonry , for there was nothing that ho prizod abovo that , oxcopt his sonso of religion . Other toasts wero given and rospondod to , tho spoochos boing intorsporsod with music and singing , in which Bros . E . L . Blanchard , C . Braid , J . V . Croswick , and othors , took part . It need hardly bo addod that tho brethron spout a most onjoyablo ovening .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
ISLE OF MAN . Dour . LAS . —Tgmoald Lodge ( No . 12 . 12 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , St . James ' s Hall , on Wednesday evening , the 12 th ult ., when there were present : Bros . John Joshua Harwood , W . M . ; Elwood Tibbits , I . P . M . ; James Adams , P . A ., S . W . ; George Robinson , J . W . ; W . 11 . Farrali , Sec ; the Rev . H . A . Burrowes , Chap . ; R .
Jackson , S . I ) . ; T . Cowley , J . D . ; R . Whiteside , I . G . ; and several visitors . The brethren having assembled and the lodge being opened in the first degree , the Secretary road the minutes of the last regular lodge and a lodge of emergency , both of which wero unanimously confirmed . The W . M . then initiated two candidates , tho ceremony being performed in a very impressive manner , the lecture on the tracing hoard being given by the I . P . M ., and tho charge by the Chaplain . The W . M . then
inormcil the brethren that ho had a very pleasing duty to perform , which was to present a handsome gold P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Elwood Tibbits , as " a token of esteem and Masonic proficiency . " He ( the W . M . ) felt confident tint the whole of the brethren united with him in wishing Bro . Tibbits long life to wear it . Bro . Tibbits having thankod the brethren for their very handsome present , the lodge was closed down in ancient form and adjourned .