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Craft Masonry.
PEINOE REGENT COTTB OF INSTETJCTION . — A preliminary meeting of brethren assembled at Bro . Windsor ' s tho Prince Regent Tavern , Egsfc Road , City Road , was held on Monday , the 30 th ult ., when it was resolved unanimously thafc the fourteen brethren present should form a club of Instruction to be denominated " The Prince Regent Club of Instruction , " to be held every Monday at 8 and close at 10 , at the abov house , with Bfo .
W . Hames , J . AV . of 907 , as Preceptor , Bro . AVinder , Treas ., and Bro . A esper , P . AI , of 554 , as Secretary , and that the first meeting for instruction be held on Monday the 6 th inst ., this club doubtless will ho a boon to the numerous brethren residing in Hovton and its vicinity , as well as to many other Masons . On Monday last twenty-one brethercn were ' present , when Bro . Dotfcridge worked in first-rate style the first , and Bro . Hames the third ceremony , uineteeu members joined , aud Bros . Stein and A espor were elected honorary members .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
DEVONSHIRE . TOTNES— Pleiades Zodge ( No . 710 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the JIasonic Rooms , on Thursday , Feb . 2 , at 6 . 30 p . m . Among those present were Bros . W . Cuming , WM . ; Dr . Hopkins acting as I . P . M . ; Niner , S . AA . ; J . Heath , acting as J . W . j De Sehmid , S . D . ; AVatson , P . JI . Sec ; Dyer as I . G . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Goodr ' ulge was
examined as to his proficiency , entrusted , aud dismissed for preparation . The lod ge was opened iu the second degree , Bro . Goodridge was re-ailmittcd and duly passed to the degree of Fehow-Craft by the W . JI ., Bro . Niner , SW ., explaining the working tools , and Bro . Dr . Hopkins giving the lecture on the Tracing Board . The lod ge was closed in the second degree . The ballot for a candidate previously proposed was deferred , anil the name of another candidate was given aud recorded for discussion at the next meeting . Some private business , not nf g-cnenil interest , was transacted , and the lodge was closed at 8 o ' clock .
Pimourir . —Zodge Harmony . ( No . 156 ) . —On the Ofch inst the members of this lodge held their annual festival , in commemoration of St . John the Evangelist . Thoy first met afc the Huyshe JIasonic Temple , where , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Henry Pubosc , they confirmed the minutes of reg-uhu- and emergency lodges , alter which they adjourned to the Globe Hotel , where they partook of a most excellent diuner , provided by Bro . Isaac AVatts , who is one of the Past
Masters of the lodge . Ihe dinner was served with the promptitude and in the satisfactory manner which always distinguish the dinners at the Globe hostelry . Tho following- comprises a list of the company : —Bros . Henry Dnbosc , W . JI . ; If . F . Hearle , SW . ; AV . T . Pilditeh , J . W . ; B , R . Ellis , P . M . ; L . P . Metham , D . Prov . G . M . ; I . Latimer , P . Prov . G . S . R-R . Rodd , P . JI . 105 , P . Prov . G . R . ; S . Jew , P . JI . 105 , P ' Prov . G . T . ; T . B . Harvey , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . C ; J . 1 ) . Gover , P 70
. M . , P . Prov . G . A . D . C . ; W . R . Mitchell , P . JI ., P . Prov . G . A . D . C . ; I . AVatts , P . JI ., P . Prov . G . T , ; Triplett , P . JI . S . Clarke , P . JI ; Yeo , P . JI . ; Kessoll , P . M . ; V . Bird , P . JI . 044 Eider , P . M . 1 , 136 ; Andrews , AV . JI . 70 ; J . Ellis . AV . JI . 1 , 212-Bignell , W . JI . 105 ; Cornish , AV . JI . 223 ; E . Aifckcii Davi s AV . M . 1 , 099 ; Cox , P . JI . 105 ; Jlanning , Treas . ; Fewius , Down , Staddon , Carwitlien , P . Chapoll , Bennett , ( 105 ) , Hodge , Hawke , HoarW . HoltenS . B . Harvey ( 1255 ) LewisDBoxSH
, , , , , , . , . ync , Hall , Keen , Chabrol , ( 105 ) , Avery , Thorniiis , Penke , Lawrence . Smith , ( Tyler ) , Martin , Priice , ' J . Butlei ^ Smytho , Dnggnaj Baulcli , Lander , Rosamond , Atkinson , Phillips , Dyer , Maeey , W . H . Herbert , ( Richmond Lodge , JSO . 63 , Jlaino , United States ) , Hayes , ( 944 ) , Murphy , Clutterbuek , Gould , Price , ( St . John ' s , Waterford , Ireland ) , Thomas , ( Sincerity ) . After the removal of the cloth , the W . M . proceeded to give the usual loyal and JIasonic toastswhich were drunk with
enthusiasm—, . Bro . Mitchell next proposed the health of the Prov . G . JI . of Devon , the Rev . John Huyshe , and the D . Prov . G . JI ., Bro . Metham , both of whom he very warmly eulogised , remarking that the Prov . G . JI . carried in his countenance an index to a most warm and benevolent heart . —Bro . Metham , D . Prov .
G . JI ., in acknowledging fche compliment , said that Bro . Mitchell ' s estimate of the character and kind-heartedness of fche Prov . G . JI . was most true . He was staying with him a short time since , and then Mrs . Huyshe said that they had now been married for fifty years , and during the whole of thafc timo she had never ouce seen him out of temper . " When I came home and told this to my wife , " said Bro . Jletham , "She
expressed a hope that Freemasonry would have a similar effect upon others" The R . AV . brother concluded by proposing the health of the W . JI ., Bro . Henry Dubose , which was received with the heartiest applause . The W . JI . received thanks , and expressed his great gratification at meeting them on this festive occasion . Bro . I . Latimer , P . Prov . G . S ., then proposed fche health of the Past JIasters of Lodge Harmony , and remarked that there could he no better evidence of the
valuable aid that they had afforded to the lodge than the presence of the large aud influential feathering that was then assembled . Bro . Ellis , I . P . M ., returned thanks , and spoke of the prosperity of the lodge , which was in a most satisfactory financial position , for they had not only money enough to meet all their wants , which they dealt with in a liberal spirit , but they had a good balance to be devoted , after due consideration , to charitable purposes . In reply to the toast of the
Treasurer and Secretary , Bro . Mitchell stated that he should oe glad to throw open the books and acoounts of the lodge to any of the members , for he held it to be their right to know all that they wished to know about the affairs of the lodge and the management of those fuuds which were indeed their own . The health of the other officers of the lodge was duly proposed and responded to . "The toast of "Our A isiting Brethren" called up Bro . Herbert of Richmond Lodge , Maine , United States ,
who expressed the gratilioation thafc he felt in having been present at this festival , and said he should be very glad if opportunity ever served to give a most cordial welcome to any of the brethren in his own little republic Bro . Chabrol also responded to the toast , remarking that he did not iu aiy lodge feel himself to be a visiting brother , for there was a brotherhood in Freemasonry that made him feel at home wherever there was a lodge . He enlarged upon the philosophy
of JIasonry , and said that there «« n - principle hi It , mn > - « favourable to humanity than existed in any other organization whatever . Other speeches were made , accompanied hy cheerful interjections of JIasonic airs , aud a most pleasant , rational , and sensible evening was brought to a termination by the Worshipful JIaster closing the lodge , and the company separating at a quarter-past nine . LANCASHIRE ( EAS f ) . OLDHAM . —Zodge of Friendsliin ( No . 277 ) . —The annual
Festival of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated by this Lodge iu the JIasonic Hall , Angel Hotel , on Friday evening , the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency ofthe W . JI ., Bio . William Bagshaw , who was supported ou the right by Bro . Tweedale , P . JI ,, and P . Prov . G . Reg . ; and on the left by Bro . Croxton , P . Prov . G . S . D . ; Bros . P . B . Ponsonhy , Greaves , Cranswick , of the Robert Bums , 999 ; H . B . Bagshaw , lloira Lodge , and others were present upon tlie occasion . After banquet , the usual loyal
toasts wore given from the chair , when the W . Jf . called upon Bro . Ponsonhy , P . M ., to propose "The Army , Navy , and A olunteers . " Bro . Ponsonby , in proposing the toast , said that the Army and the Navy had always in times gone by efficiently discharged their duties to their country , and although the volunteers were , happily , as yet au untried force , he did not doubt that , being made of the same metal as the army and navy , being patriots-- , they , too , would efficiently discharge their duties , if
called upon in case of danger ; that they would prove equal to the occasion , and successfully defend our hearths and homes . Bro . Ponsonby said it was a somewhat remarkable fact that the best and most efficient officers of the A oluuteer Corps in Oldham were also leading members of the Masonic Body . The I . P . M . of No . 277 , Bro . . ) . G . Blnckburne , stood at the head of the Volunteer movement here Lieutenant-Colonel . Bro . Tweedale , P . J ]" ., was captain of a company , but he would connect fche
name of Bro . Greaves , P . JI ., with the , toast , as he believed Bro . Greaves had recently received his commission as ensign—a commission which he had gained , not by purchase , hut by hard work , diligence , and sell-sacrifice , and he heartily congratulated him on the honourable distinction to which he had attained . The toast was duly honoured by the brethren , aud in response , Bro .
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Craft Masonry.
PEINOE REGENT COTTB OF INSTETJCTION . — A preliminary meeting of brethren assembled at Bro . Windsor ' s tho Prince Regent Tavern , Egsfc Road , City Road , was held on Monday , the 30 th ult ., when it was resolved unanimously thafc the fourteen brethren present should form a club of Instruction to be denominated " The Prince Regent Club of Instruction , " to be held every Monday at 8 and close at 10 , at the abov house , with Bfo .
W . Hames , J . AV . of 907 , as Preceptor , Bro . AVinder , Treas ., and Bro . A esper , P . AI , of 554 , as Secretary , and that the first meeting for instruction be held on Monday the 6 th inst ., this club doubtless will ho a boon to the numerous brethren residing in Hovton and its vicinity , as well as to many other Masons . On Monday last twenty-one brethercn were ' present , when Bro . Dotfcridge worked in first-rate style the first , and Bro . Hames the third ceremony , uineteeu members joined , aud Bros . Stein and A espor were elected honorary members .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
DEVONSHIRE . TOTNES— Pleiades Zodge ( No . 710 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the JIasonic Rooms , on Thursday , Feb . 2 , at 6 . 30 p . m . Among those present were Bros . W . Cuming , WM . ; Dr . Hopkins acting as I . P . M . ; Niner , S . AA . ; J . Heath , acting as J . W . j De Sehmid , S . D . ; AVatson , P . JI . Sec ; Dyer as I . G . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Goodr ' ulge was
examined as to his proficiency , entrusted , aud dismissed for preparation . The lod ge was opened iu the second degree , Bro . Goodridge was re-ailmittcd and duly passed to the degree of Fehow-Craft by the W . JI ., Bro . Niner , SW ., explaining the working tools , and Bro . Dr . Hopkins giving the lecture on the Tracing Board . The lod ge was closed in the second degree . The ballot for a candidate previously proposed was deferred , anil the name of another candidate was given aud recorded for discussion at the next meeting . Some private business , not nf g-cnenil interest , was transacted , and the lodge was closed at 8 o ' clock .
Pimourir . —Zodge Harmony . ( No . 156 ) . —On the Ofch inst the members of this lodge held their annual festival , in commemoration of St . John the Evangelist . Thoy first met afc the Huyshe JIasonic Temple , where , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Henry Pubosc , they confirmed the minutes of reg-uhu- and emergency lodges , alter which they adjourned to the Globe Hotel , where they partook of a most excellent diuner , provided by Bro . Isaac AVatts , who is one of the Past
Masters of the lodge . Ihe dinner was served with the promptitude and in the satisfactory manner which always distinguish the dinners at the Globe hostelry . Tho following- comprises a list of the company : —Bros . Henry Dnbosc , W . JI . ; If . F . Hearle , SW . ; AV . T . Pilditeh , J . W . ; B , R . Ellis , P . M . ; L . P . Metham , D . Prov . G . M . ; I . Latimer , P . Prov . G . S . R-R . Rodd , P . JI . 105 , P . Prov . G . R . ; S . Jew , P . JI . 105 , P ' Prov . G . T . ; T . B . Harvey , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . C ; J . 1 ) . Gover , P 70
. M . , P . Prov . G . A . D . C . ; W . R . Mitchell , P . JI ., P . Prov . G . A . D . C . ; I . AVatts , P . JI ., P . Prov . G . T , ; Triplett , P . JI . S . Clarke , P . JI ; Yeo , P . JI . ; Kessoll , P . M . ; V . Bird , P . JI . 044 Eider , P . M . 1 , 136 ; Andrews , AV . JI . 70 ; J . Ellis . AV . JI . 1 , 212-Bignell , W . JI . 105 ; Cornish , AV . JI . 223 ; E . Aifckcii Davi s AV . M . 1 , 099 ; Cox , P . JI . 105 ; Jlanning , Treas . ; Fewius , Down , Staddon , Carwitlien , P . Chapoll , Bennett , ( 105 ) , Hodge , Hawke , HoarW . HoltenS . B . Harvey ( 1255 ) LewisDBoxSH
, , , , , , . , . ync , Hall , Keen , Chabrol , ( 105 ) , Avery , Thorniiis , Penke , Lawrence . Smith , ( Tyler ) , Martin , Priice , ' J . Butlei ^ Smytho , Dnggnaj Baulcli , Lander , Rosamond , Atkinson , Phillips , Dyer , Maeey , W . H . Herbert , ( Richmond Lodge , JSO . 63 , Jlaino , United States ) , Hayes , ( 944 ) , Murphy , Clutterbuek , Gould , Price , ( St . John ' s , Waterford , Ireland ) , Thomas , ( Sincerity ) . After the removal of the cloth , the W . M . proceeded to give the usual loyal and JIasonic toastswhich were drunk with
enthusiasm—, . Bro . Mitchell next proposed the health of the Prov . G . JI . of Devon , the Rev . John Huyshe , and the D . Prov . G . JI ., Bro . Metham , both of whom he very warmly eulogised , remarking that the Prov . G . JI . carried in his countenance an index to a most warm and benevolent heart . —Bro . Metham , D . Prov .
G . JI ., in acknowledging fche compliment , said that Bro . Mitchell ' s estimate of the character and kind-heartedness of fche Prov . G . JI . was most true . He was staying with him a short time since , and then Mrs . Huyshe said that they had now been married for fifty years , and during the whole of thafc timo she had never ouce seen him out of temper . " When I came home and told this to my wife , " said Bro . Jletham , "She
expressed a hope that Freemasonry would have a similar effect upon others" The R . AV . brother concluded by proposing the health of the W . JI ., Bro . Henry Dubose , which was received with the heartiest applause . The W . JI . received thanks , and expressed his great gratification at meeting them on this festive occasion . Bro . I . Latimer , P . Prov . G . S ., then proposed fche health of the Past JIasters of Lodge Harmony , and remarked that there could he no better evidence of the
valuable aid that they had afforded to the lodge than the presence of the large aud influential feathering that was then assembled . Bro . Ellis , I . P . M ., returned thanks , and spoke of the prosperity of the lodge , which was in a most satisfactory financial position , for they had not only money enough to meet all their wants , which they dealt with in a liberal spirit , but they had a good balance to be devoted , after due consideration , to charitable purposes . In reply to the toast of the
Treasurer and Secretary , Bro . Mitchell stated that he should oe glad to throw open the books and acoounts of the lodge to any of the members , for he held it to be their right to know all that they wished to know about the affairs of the lodge and the management of those fuuds which were indeed their own . The health of the other officers of the lodge was duly proposed and responded to . "The toast of "Our A isiting Brethren" called up Bro . Herbert of Richmond Lodge , Maine , United States ,
who expressed the gratilioation thafc he felt in having been present at this festival , and said he should be very glad if opportunity ever served to give a most cordial welcome to any of the brethren in his own little republic Bro . Chabrol also responded to the toast , remarking that he did not iu aiy lodge feel himself to be a visiting brother , for there was a brotherhood in Freemasonry that made him feel at home wherever there was a lodge . He enlarged upon the philosophy
of JIasonry , and said that there «« n - principle hi It , mn > - « favourable to humanity than existed in any other organization whatever . Other speeches were made , accompanied hy cheerful interjections of JIasonic airs , aud a most pleasant , rational , and sensible evening was brought to a termination by the Worshipful JIaster closing the lodge , and the company separating at a quarter-past nine . LANCASHIRE ( EAS f ) . OLDHAM . —Zodge of Friendsliin ( No . 277 ) . —The annual
Festival of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated by this Lodge iu the JIasonic Hall , Angel Hotel , on Friday evening , the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency ofthe W . JI ., Bio . William Bagshaw , who was supported ou the right by Bro . Tweedale , P . JI ,, and P . Prov . G . Reg . ; and on the left by Bro . Croxton , P . Prov . G . S . D . ; Bros . P . B . Ponsonhy , Greaves , Cranswick , of the Robert Bums , 999 ; H . B . Bagshaw , lloira Lodge , and others were present upon tlie occasion . After banquet , the usual loyal
toasts wore given from the chair , when the W . Jf . called upon Bro . Ponsonhy , P . M ., to propose "The Army , Navy , and A olunteers . " Bro . Ponsonby , in proposing the toast , said that the Army and the Navy had always in times gone by efficiently discharged their duties to their country , and although the volunteers were , happily , as yet au untried force , he did not doubt that , being made of the same metal as the army and navy , being patriots-- , they , too , would efficiently discharge their duties , if
called upon in case of danger ; that they would prove equal to the occasion , and successfully defend our hearths and homes . Bro . Ponsonby said it was a somewhat remarkable fact that the best and most efficient officers of the A oluuteer Corps in Oldham were also leading members of the Masonic Body . The I . P . M . of No . 277 , Bro . . ) . G . Blnckburne , stood at the head of the Volunteer movement here Lieutenant-Colonel . Bro . Tweedale , P . J ]" ., was captain of a company , but he would connect fche
name of Bro . Greaves , P . JI ., with the , toast , as he believed Bro . Greaves had recently received his commission as ensign—a commission which he had gained , not by purchase , hut by hard work , diligence , and sell-sacrifice , and he heartily congratulated him on the honourable distinction to which he had attained . The toast was duly honoured by the brethren , aud in response , Bro .