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to di his duty to the ibest of his poor ability . Some other lodge business having been disposed of , tho brethren sat down to an excellent repast , which , with the wines , was of first-class quality , and gave universal satisfaction . The usual toasts were given and responded to , and the brethren separated at not a very early hour .
LODGE OP TEMPERANCE -IN-THE-EAST ( No . S 98 ) . —A meeting of this lodge took place at the Assembly Rooms , Newby-plaee , Poplar , on the 29 th ult . ; Bro . James Thomas Cannon " , in the chair of Iv . S . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Collier , Fawcis , and Sanders , candidates for promotion , were examined as to proficiency . The result proving satisfactory , they wore entrusted and retired . The lodge then opened in the ' first degree . These brethren
, after due presentation , were passed to the second degree . The lodge was closed down to the second degree , when a successful ballot took place for the two candidates for initiation—Mr . Frederick William Mackey and Mr . William Warren , on the staff of the Northampton Mercury . Both these gentlemen were accordingly admitted to the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . " Hearty good wishes" being thegenoral
response to the usual questions for the good of the Craft , Bro . Smith , P . M ., stated that the petitioner for whom he had pleaded on Hie previous Wednesday at the Board of Benevolence , was relieved with the sum of £ 15 . Notice of motion was given by Bro . Marfieet , S . W ., and advocated by Bro . Deveson , P . M „ Treas ., that the sum of five guineas be presented to the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Fund at its next anniversary festival . Other matters having been disposed of , the lodge was closed in due form , and the meeting adjourned until the last Wednesday in October .
SOUTHERN STAR LODGE , NO . 1 , 158 . —This lodge held its regular meeting on the 28 th ult ., at Bro . AUatt ' s , the MontpcJier Tavern , Walworth . Bro . 11 . E . Clarke , the WM . , was in the chair , the duties of which throughout the whole of the evening , except for a short period , during which it was occupied by Bro . H . Thompson , founder , first WM . , and treasurer of the lodge , he discharged in the same zealous , able , and urbane manner which has gained for him the golden inions on the
op previous occasions the lodge has met under his mastership . The W . M , was well supported by bis officers , few of whom were absent , and there was a very full attendance of the members of tho lodge , which , having been opened and the minutes of the previous regular and emergency meetings having been read , discussed , and confirmed , then proceeded to ballot for a number of candidates for tho mysteries of Masonry . The ballot proving favourable
and the candidates being present , Messrs . Norden , Dean , Sears , and Quincey received the benefit of initiation , and Bro . W . Hunt was afterwards passed to the second degree . Tho loclge having been opened in the third degree , Bro . VJ $ . Thompson assumed the chair , and most impressively raised Bro . Captain Fowler to the sublime degree . The lodge having been closedabout fifty brethren sot down to a magnificent banquet
, , admirably served , the evening's enjoyment being greatly enhanced by the vocalisation of Bro . Decring , J . W . 619 , who was one of tho numerous visitors , and Bro . Walter , who was only admitted to Masonry at the previous lodge meeting . Bro . Chas . Slomam , who is an hon . member of tlie lodge , did good suit and service during the ceremonies and also at the banquet table .
INSTRUCTION . DOMATIC LODGE OE INSTHUOTION , NO . 177 . —A numerous meeting of tho members of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening last at the Palmerston Arms Tavern , Palmerston-street , Grosvenor-park , the occasion being for the performance of two important ceremonies , viz .., consecration of a new lodge , and installation of tho W . M . Bro . Little , P . M . of the Eoso of Denmark and several other
lodges , occupied the chair ; Bro . Shaughnossy , S . W ., and Bro . IM'Cree , J . W ., some of the most distinguihsed working members of the craft , among whom were Bros . Pulsford , P . M ., 1 , 158 ; Morris , P . M ., Vitruvian ; Eobards , S . W , United Strength ; Stevens , P . M ., Panmure , & c . Bro . Little , in a most impressive and admirable manner , performed the ceremony of consecrationand the invocation in a style
, gave that gave the highest delight to many veterans in tho craft who were present , all admitting that beautiful rite had never been more effectively rendered . At the conclusion of it ho resigned the chair to Bro . Thompson , P . M ., 177 and 1 , 158 , and hon . sec . of the loclge , who was appointed to work tho ceremony of installation . This ho did in his usual careful manner , although
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perhaps not so effectively as he has done it on former occasions ! as he was suffering from the effects of a recent indisposition . He installed Bro . Stevens into the chair of K . S ., and the new W . M . invested his officers , with appropriate observations to each . Bro . Thompson then delivered the usual addresses , and the ceremony of installation was brought to a close . Tho fourth section of the lecture was then worked . Bro . Thompson proposed the thanks of the lodge to Bro . Little for the readiness he had
displayed to work the ceremony of consecration , and for the very able and painstaking manner in which he had performed it , which was carried almost by acclamation . Bro . Little made a very warm reply . On the motion of Bro . Pulsford , a similar compliment was passed to Bro . Thompson for the way in which he hacl worked the ceremony of installation . It was then agreed that the fifteen sections should be worked in this lodge on Tuesday , the 26 th of October , on which occasion Bro . Pulsford , P . M . of the Southern Star Lodge , will take the chair . The loclge was then closed after spending a truly intellectual evening in Freemasonry .
CONFIDENCE LODGE OE INSTRUCTION . —A numerous meeting of the members of this lodge met in their new home , on the 6 th inst ., at Bro . J . Foster , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-strcet . The ceremonies of consecration ancl installation were worked by Bro . J . Brett , Assist . G . Purst ., in his usual correct and pleasing manner , and it was listened to with profound attention . Bro .. Sharp was installed W . M ., Lattriel , S . W ., Ashby , J . W ., Gotthiel ,. Sec . We also noticed present : Bros . Baker , Armstrong , C
Hosgood and R . Jones . We have much pleasure in congratulating the brethren of this lodge in selecting our trustworthy Bro . J . Foster's hotel ; as his wish is to form friendships founded on the solid basis of a rational and laudable spirit , using the indisolublocement of pure and disinterested regard , to unite the kindest hearts , and the best of minds in the unerring centre of that charity which perfects the character of man . To those young Masons we can augur for them a vapid advancement in
knowledge , if they will place themselves under the able tuition of the preceptor of this Lodge of Instruction . They will there learn to avoid the follies and vices of youth in Masonry , as the wary mariner did the rocks of Scylla and Charybdis of old , and thus become a more harmonius element in tho structure of human society . The meetings of this lodge will he held every Wednesday evening , at 7 o'clock .
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DURHAM . CHESTER-LE-STREET . —' Earl of Durham Lodge ( No . 1 , 274 ) . —On Wednesday evening , the 28 th ult ., the first loclge since the consecration was held at the Lambton Arms Hotel . The lodge was opened shortly after seven o'clock by the W . M ., Bro . W . Brignall , fun ., assisted by Bro . S . E . Linton , S . W . ; T . Eobson , J . W . ; W . Brignall , sen ., P . M . 124 , Treas . ; T . W . Hearon , as
Sec ; J . Gray , S . D . ; E . Cooke , J . D . ; W . Coxon , I . G . ; J . Burnip , Tyler . Amongst the visitors present was Bro . W . C . Blacket , 124 . The circular summoning the loclge having been read , a code of by-laws was adopted , and ordered to be transmitted to the R . W . Prov . G . M . for his approval . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Thomas Hunter Murray and Mr . Joseph Arthur Jackson , both of whom were declared to be duly elected . These gentlemen being in attendancewere separatelintroduced
, y and regularly admitted into the E . A . degree . Several propositions for joining members and initiations having been made , the lodge was duly closed until Wednesday , the 14 th inst . We areglad to learn that the visiting brethren expressed themselves asbeing highly satisfied with the working of the various officers .
LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . Thursday , the 30 th ultimo , will long be a memorable day in the annals of Freemasonry in Leicestershire—a new province having been added to the rule of its estimable Provincial Grand Masterthe Earl Howebthe MW . the Grand Master . On
, , y , that day the annual meeting of the Prov . Grand Loclge was held at the Agricultural Hull , Oakham , when the county of Rutland , which has not hitherto possessed any Masonic lodge , became , de facto , united to the province of Leicestershire by the consecration of the Vale of Catmos Lodge , No . 1 , 265 , and
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to di his duty to the ibest of his poor ability . Some other lodge business having been disposed of , tho brethren sat down to an excellent repast , which , with the wines , was of first-class quality , and gave universal satisfaction . The usual toasts were given and responded to , and the brethren separated at not a very early hour .
LODGE OP TEMPERANCE -IN-THE-EAST ( No . S 98 ) . —A meeting of this lodge took place at the Assembly Rooms , Newby-plaee , Poplar , on the 29 th ult . ; Bro . James Thomas Cannon " , in the chair of Iv . S . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Collier , Fawcis , and Sanders , candidates for promotion , were examined as to proficiency . The result proving satisfactory , they wore entrusted and retired . The lodge then opened in the ' first degree . These brethren
, after due presentation , were passed to the second degree . The lodge was closed down to the second degree , when a successful ballot took place for the two candidates for initiation—Mr . Frederick William Mackey and Mr . William Warren , on the staff of the Northampton Mercury . Both these gentlemen were accordingly admitted to the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . " Hearty good wishes" being thegenoral
response to the usual questions for the good of the Craft , Bro . Smith , P . M ., stated that the petitioner for whom he had pleaded on Hie previous Wednesday at the Board of Benevolence , was relieved with the sum of £ 15 . Notice of motion was given by Bro . Marfieet , S . W ., and advocated by Bro . Deveson , P . M „ Treas ., that the sum of five guineas be presented to the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Fund at its next anniversary festival . Other matters having been disposed of , the lodge was closed in due form , and the meeting adjourned until the last Wednesday in October .
SOUTHERN STAR LODGE , NO . 1 , 158 . —This lodge held its regular meeting on the 28 th ult ., at Bro . AUatt ' s , the MontpcJier Tavern , Walworth . Bro . 11 . E . Clarke , the WM . , was in the chair , the duties of which throughout the whole of the evening , except for a short period , during which it was occupied by Bro . H . Thompson , founder , first WM . , and treasurer of the lodge , he discharged in the same zealous , able , and urbane manner which has gained for him the golden inions on the
op previous occasions the lodge has met under his mastership . The W . M , was well supported by bis officers , few of whom were absent , and there was a very full attendance of the members of tho lodge , which , having been opened and the minutes of the previous regular and emergency meetings having been read , discussed , and confirmed , then proceeded to ballot for a number of candidates for tho mysteries of Masonry . The ballot proving favourable
and the candidates being present , Messrs . Norden , Dean , Sears , and Quincey received the benefit of initiation , and Bro . W . Hunt was afterwards passed to the second degree . Tho loclge having been opened in the third degree , Bro . VJ $ . Thompson assumed the chair , and most impressively raised Bro . Captain Fowler to the sublime degree . The lodge having been closedabout fifty brethren sot down to a magnificent banquet
, , admirably served , the evening's enjoyment being greatly enhanced by the vocalisation of Bro . Decring , J . W . 619 , who was one of tho numerous visitors , and Bro . Walter , who was only admitted to Masonry at the previous lodge meeting . Bro . Chas . Slomam , who is an hon . member of tlie lodge , did good suit and service during the ceremonies and also at the banquet table .
INSTRUCTION . DOMATIC LODGE OE INSTHUOTION , NO . 177 . —A numerous meeting of tho members of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening last at the Palmerston Arms Tavern , Palmerston-street , Grosvenor-park , the occasion being for the performance of two important ceremonies , viz .., consecration of a new lodge , and installation of tho W . M . Bro . Little , P . M . of the Eoso of Denmark and several other
lodges , occupied the chair ; Bro . Shaughnossy , S . W ., and Bro . IM'Cree , J . W ., some of the most distinguihsed working members of the craft , among whom were Bros . Pulsford , P . M ., 1 , 158 ; Morris , P . M ., Vitruvian ; Eobards , S . W , United Strength ; Stevens , P . M ., Panmure , & c . Bro . Little , in a most impressive and admirable manner , performed the ceremony of consecrationand the invocation in a style
, gave that gave the highest delight to many veterans in tho craft who were present , all admitting that beautiful rite had never been more effectively rendered . At the conclusion of it ho resigned the chair to Bro . Thompson , P . M ., 177 and 1 , 158 , and hon . sec . of the loclge , who was appointed to work tho ceremony of installation . This ho did in his usual careful manner , although
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perhaps not so effectively as he has done it on former occasions ! as he was suffering from the effects of a recent indisposition . He installed Bro . Stevens into the chair of K . S ., and the new W . M . invested his officers , with appropriate observations to each . Bro . Thompson then delivered the usual addresses , and the ceremony of installation was brought to a close . Tho fourth section of the lecture was then worked . Bro . Thompson proposed the thanks of the lodge to Bro . Little for the readiness he had
displayed to work the ceremony of consecration , and for the very able and painstaking manner in which he had performed it , which was carried almost by acclamation . Bro . Little made a very warm reply . On the motion of Bro . Pulsford , a similar compliment was passed to Bro . Thompson for the way in which he hacl worked the ceremony of installation . It was then agreed that the fifteen sections should be worked in this lodge on Tuesday , the 26 th of October , on which occasion Bro . Pulsford , P . M . of the Southern Star Lodge , will take the chair . The loclge was then closed after spending a truly intellectual evening in Freemasonry .
CONFIDENCE LODGE OE INSTRUCTION . —A numerous meeting of the members of this lodge met in their new home , on the 6 th inst ., at Bro . J . Foster , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-strcet . The ceremonies of consecration ancl installation were worked by Bro . J . Brett , Assist . G . Purst ., in his usual correct and pleasing manner , and it was listened to with profound attention . Bro .. Sharp was installed W . M ., Lattriel , S . W ., Ashby , J . W ., Gotthiel ,. Sec . We also noticed present : Bros . Baker , Armstrong , C
Hosgood and R . Jones . We have much pleasure in congratulating the brethren of this lodge in selecting our trustworthy Bro . J . Foster's hotel ; as his wish is to form friendships founded on the solid basis of a rational and laudable spirit , using the indisolublocement of pure and disinterested regard , to unite the kindest hearts , and the best of minds in the unerring centre of that charity which perfects the character of man . To those young Masons we can augur for them a vapid advancement in
knowledge , if they will place themselves under the able tuition of the preceptor of this Lodge of Instruction . They will there learn to avoid the follies and vices of youth in Masonry , as the wary mariner did the rocks of Scylla and Charybdis of old , and thus become a more harmonius element in tho structure of human society . The meetings of this lodge will he held every Wednesday evening , at 7 o'clock .
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PROVINCIAL .
DURHAM . CHESTER-LE-STREET . —' Earl of Durham Lodge ( No . 1 , 274 ) . —On Wednesday evening , the 28 th ult ., the first loclge since the consecration was held at the Lambton Arms Hotel . The lodge was opened shortly after seven o'clock by the W . M ., Bro . W . Brignall , fun ., assisted by Bro . S . E . Linton , S . W . ; T . Eobson , J . W . ; W . Brignall , sen ., P . M . 124 , Treas . ; T . W . Hearon , as
Sec ; J . Gray , S . D . ; E . Cooke , J . D . ; W . Coxon , I . G . ; J . Burnip , Tyler . Amongst the visitors present was Bro . W . C . Blacket , 124 . The circular summoning the loclge having been read , a code of by-laws was adopted , and ordered to be transmitted to the R . W . Prov . G . M . for his approval . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Thomas Hunter Murray and Mr . Joseph Arthur Jackson , both of whom were declared to be duly elected . These gentlemen being in attendancewere separatelintroduced
, y and regularly admitted into the E . A . degree . Several propositions for joining members and initiations having been made , the lodge was duly closed until Wednesday , the 14 th inst . We areglad to learn that the visiting brethren expressed themselves asbeing highly satisfied with the working of the various officers .
LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . Thursday , the 30 th ultimo , will long be a memorable day in the annals of Freemasonry in Leicestershire—a new province having been added to the rule of its estimable Provincial Grand Masterthe Earl Howebthe MW . the Grand Master . On
, , y , that day the annual meeting of the Prov . Grand Loclge was held at the Agricultural Hull , Oakham , when the county of Rutland , which has not hitherto possessed any Masonic lodge , became , de facto , united to the province of Leicestershire by the consecration of the Vale of Catmos Lodge , No . 1 , 265 , and