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petition to the Grand Lodge for tho formation of a new lodgo in Lancaster to be called the Duke of Lancaster ' s Lodge . This was seconded by Bro . Simpson , P . M . and carried unanimously . A petition to the Loelge of Benevolence of the Grand Locigo for assistance on behalf of the widow ancl children of a deceased Past Master was read , and received the unanimous recommendation of the lodge . The W . M . announced that the first evening
upon which time would permit , he intended to deliver a lecture , illustrated with diagrams , upon the Past Master's jewel . One . joining member and two candidates for initiation were proposed , and the lodge was closed in due form .
NORFOLK . GBEAT YAIMOUTH —Lodge of Friendship , ( No . 100 ) . —The installation meeting of this ancient lodge was held on the iilsfc ult ., in the Record Chamber , Town Hall , and was exceedingly weE attended , deputations from almost every lodge iu the province of Norfolk , being in attendance to show their respect to the Friendship Lodge , which is now in the lloth year of its existenceBroOswald DiverPMwas the installing master
. . , .., , ancl the arduous ceremony was delivered most impressively . Bro . Edward Howes has the honour of presiding over the destinies of the lodge for the present year . After tbe appointment ancl the investiture of the various oflicers , the lodge was closed ancl the brethren adjourned to a banquet .
Inss . —Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 107 ) . — On Monday , 6 th inst . the W . M . elect of tbe Philanthropic , Bro . Geo . S . AVoudwark , was installed in the chair in due form , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . Jas . Dunsforcl , P . M ., assisted by Bro . C . T . Ives , P . M ., as Dir . of Cirs . The W . M . having been saluted in due form , he invested his officers for tho ensuing year as follows : Bro . Wm . Pattrick , S . W . ; J . Cbadwick , J . W . ; J . C . SaddlerS . D . ; Rev . Thos . WhiteJ . I ) . ; A . JonesI . G . pro tern . ;
, , , , Jas . Green , Sec . ; B . Cruso , Treas . ; Wolsey , Tyler ; Bro . W . L . Onslow , was re-appointed Chaplain ; and Bros . C . Miller ancl R . Wells , Stewards . In the evening the members of the lodge and visitors sat down to a recherche banquet , supplied by Bro . N . Marshall in the host style . The company numbered 36 . The W . M . was supported on his right by the Installing Master , ancl by several officers and visitors of the Provincial Grand Lodges of Norfolk and Cambridgeshireincluding Bros . Rev . C .
Thomp-, son , Kev . H . Bridgewater , Dr . Eeed , M . B . Bireham , H . J . Wigmore , E . Barwell , Jno . Leach , T . S . Fanning , Thos . Pattrick , W . Pattrick , J . Syeler , & c , and on his left by P . Ms . J . T . Banks . C . T . Ives , E . H . Household . G . Webster , & e . The usual loyal masonic toasts were proposed aud responded to with duo honor , and at intervals Bros . Eeed , Cruso , Green and others entertuined ihe company with some very pleasing singing . The following was the toast list : " The Queen ancl the Craft" " The Prince
, of Wales , P . G . M . ' of England , " "Tho Grand Master , Earl de Grey and . Eipon , " and " The Deputy G . M . The Earl of Carnarvon , " given from the chair ; "The Provincial G . M ., Bro . Benj . Bond Cabbell , " by Bro . Barwell ; "The Deputy Prov . G . M ., Hon . F . Walpole , " by Bro . Bennett ; " The Worshipful Master , " by Bro . Banks ; " The Installing Master , " by Bro . Webster ; "The Provincial Grand Officers of Cambridgeshire , " hy Bro .
Ives , and responded to by Bros . Leach and Rev . G . Thompson ; "Tho C napkin ofthe Lodge , " by Rev . H . Bridgewater ; " The Entered Apprentices , " by the W . M ., responded to by Bro . Binmngton ; " The Visiting Brethren , " by Bro . W . Pattrick , responded to by Bro . Bireham ; " The Officers of the Lodge , " by the W . M ., Bro . Pattrick responding ; "The Masonic Charities , " by Rev . T . White , after which a collection was made for tho benevolent fund of the lodge ; concluding with "the Secretary ' s toast , " and " the Tyler ' s Toast . " Tho evening ' s occupation was productive of great enjoyment to all present .
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COLONIAL .
TURK'S ISLAND . FORTH LODGE , ( No . 647 ) . —The regalar animal meeting of the "Turks Islands Forth Lodge , " No . ( 3-1 . 7 , ( G . R . of England ) was held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday the 27 th Dec , 1870 , —St . John the Evangelist ' s Day—the business being the installation of Bro . tho Hon . C . R . Hinsou , M . L . C ., P . M ., S . W ., ancl W . M . elect for the ensuing year . There was a goodly Dumber of brethren and visitors present to clo honour to the
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occasion , and after Installation , tho W . M . invested the following brethren as his oflicers for the year ; viz , Bros . IV . C . Moxey , I . P . M . ; John T . Astwooel , S . W . ; James Maclean , J . AV . ; Rev . Isaac Pegg , M . A ., Chap . ; J . W . Darrell , Treas . ; Jos . A . Gardiner , Sec . ( re-appointed ); J . W . Wilbourn , S . D . ; M . Victoria , J . D . ; Henry Kennedy , I . G . ; Jas . Astwood and T . J . Godot , Stewards ( re-appointed ); A . Francis , S . B . Tyler . The Secretary
having read a Dispensation from the Grand Lodge authorizing the formation of public processions , & c , the bulge was called off , formed in procession ancl marched to the Baptist Church where the newly appointed Chaplain delivered a most excellent and impressive discourse from 2 nd Ch . Luke , 14 Verse ; after which the brethren returned to their hall , closed the lodge down in due form with the usual solemnities , ancl separated , but again met together at a later hour aud spent a most enjoyable evening .
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ROYAL ARCH .
ROCIIDAIE . —Chapter of Unity ( No . 293 ) . —held in the Masonic Rooms , Ann Street . Tho annual Festival and Installation of officers of this chapter took place on Wednesday the Sth inst ., tho Companions assembled in the above rooms at six o ' clock , under the presidency of Comps . Prince , Z ; Holroyd , H ; Ashworth , J . ; supported by Woodcock , E . ; Waterson , N . ; Maeelougall , P . S . ; Butterworth and Howard , Asst . Sojs . ; Eowcliff ,
Treas ; Roberts , P . Z , ; Wrigley , P . Z . ; lii-iggs , P . Z . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Comp . Roberts was called upon to perform the ceremony of installation , he having assumed the chair of M . E . Z ., cilled upon the companions , installed principals , to assist in forming a Board of Instilled 1 st . 2 nd . and 3 rd . principals when the following companions were dul y installed and invested : —Comps , James Holroyd , Z ; William AshivorthH . ; Edward WoodcockJ . E . G . HeapeScribe
, , ; , ; E . ; R . Collingwoocl , Scribes N . ; It . Butterworth , P . S ., who appointed Howard and Oakden his assistants ; Rowcliffe , Treas . ; J . Asliwortb , jr . ; D . C . . Riglcy , Org . ; and J . Aslnvortb . P ., Janitor . A vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . Roberts , G . for the able performance of the ceremony , the labours of the evening being ended , the Comps . adjourned to banquet , after which the usual loyal anel complimentary toasts were given and
responded to and a very pleasant evening was spent . DONATIO CHAPTER- ( NO . 177 ) . —The regular meeting of this flourishing Cbnptar was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on Thursday , the 26 th ult . Companions John Coutts , M . F .. K ., W . J . Gilbert ( II ) , George AVilson ( J ) . The chapter was opened und the minutes were confirmed . There were also present Companions H . C . G . Buss , S . E ., Carpenter , P . Z .., R . W . Little , P . Z ., Sisson , P . M ., Jas . Brett , P . Z ., Bros . R . Webb , Manchester
Lodge , ami S . O . Lewin and J . Roberts were exalted . The installation of the M . E . Z . and principles then took place , viz ,, Companions Gilbert , 2 ; Wilson , H . ; and Cubitt , J . Companion Barrett ( although not present ) was appointed P . S ., A letter was read from Companion J . Smith , resigning the office of Treasurer , which was accepted , and Companion H . G . Buss , resigned the office of S . E , It was then proposed that Companion Buss be elected Treasurerwhich was also unanimouslin his
, y favour . A ballot also took place for Companion R . W . Little as S . E ., which was also unanimously in bis favour . The Chapter was then closed , ancl the companions sat down to a sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . Clemow . The usual loyal and R . A . toests were given . A very elegant P . Z . jewel was presented to Companion John Coutts , I . P . Z ., for the manner in which he had conducted tbe duties of the chair dining his year of office .
Some very excellent speeches wore made , aud the harmony ofthe evening , enlivened by the manner in which Companion Scott gave a recitation , anel sang wo songs charmingly , accompanying himself on the piano . After passing a very agreeable evening the Companions separated . JOPPA CHAPTER ( No . 183 ) . —A con vacation of this wellknown and excellent working chapter was held at the Albion TavernAldersgate StreetCityon tho 30 th ultCompW
, , , ., . . Littuer , I . P . Z .. in the chair , in the . lbscnce of the M . E . Z . ; Comps . the Rev . M . B . Levy , ( 4 ) , S . P-illitzer ( J ) , II . M . Levy , S . E . ; M . Emmanuel , P . S . Nathan , 2 nd Assist . S . and P . Z . ; E . P . Albert , S . ; A . Abrahams , J . ; Lazarus , H . ; and Comps . Harris , and S . M . Lnzarus , Nicholls , W . II . Cromer , A . Mellish , R . Ord , CoUingbridge , S . E . Jonos , l- ' aulleenei-, & c . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and a ballot
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Provincial.
petition to the Grand Lodge for tho formation of a new lodgo in Lancaster to be called the Duke of Lancaster ' s Lodge . This was seconded by Bro . Simpson , P . M . and carried unanimously . A petition to the Loelge of Benevolence of the Grand Locigo for assistance on behalf of the widow ancl children of a deceased Past Master was read , and received the unanimous recommendation of the lodge . The W . M . announced that the first evening
upon which time would permit , he intended to deliver a lecture , illustrated with diagrams , upon the Past Master's jewel . One . joining member and two candidates for initiation were proposed , and the lodge was closed in due form .
NORFOLK . GBEAT YAIMOUTH —Lodge of Friendship , ( No . 100 ) . —The installation meeting of this ancient lodge was held on the iilsfc ult ., in the Record Chamber , Town Hall , and was exceedingly weE attended , deputations from almost every lodge iu the province of Norfolk , being in attendance to show their respect to the Friendship Lodge , which is now in the lloth year of its existenceBroOswald DiverPMwas the installing master
. . , .., , ancl the arduous ceremony was delivered most impressively . Bro . Edward Howes has the honour of presiding over the destinies of the lodge for the present year . After tbe appointment ancl the investiture of the various oflicers , the lodge was closed ancl the brethren adjourned to a banquet .
Inss . —Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 107 ) . — On Monday , 6 th inst . the W . M . elect of tbe Philanthropic , Bro . Geo . S . AVoudwark , was installed in the chair in due form , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . Jas . Dunsforcl , P . M ., assisted by Bro . C . T . Ives , P . M ., as Dir . of Cirs . The W . M . having been saluted in due form , he invested his officers for tho ensuing year as follows : Bro . Wm . Pattrick , S . W . ; J . Cbadwick , J . W . ; J . C . SaddlerS . D . ; Rev . Thos . WhiteJ . I ) . ; A . JonesI . G . pro tern . ;
, , , , Jas . Green , Sec . ; B . Cruso , Treas . ; Wolsey , Tyler ; Bro . W . L . Onslow , was re-appointed Chaplain ; and Bros . C . Miller ancl R . Wells , Stewards . In the evening the members of the lodge and visitors sat down to a recherche banquet , supplied by Bro . N . Marshall in the host style . The company numbered 36 . The W . M . was supported on his right by the Installing Master , ancl by several officers and visitors of the Provincial Grand Lodges of Norfolk and Cambridgeshireincluding Bros . Rev . C .
Thomp-, son , Kev . H . Bridgewater , Dr . Eeed , M . B . Bireham , H . J . Wigmore , E . Barwell , Jno . Leach , T . S . Fanning , Thos . Pattrick , W . Pattrick , J . Syeler , & c , and on his left by P . Ms . J . T . Banks . C . T . Ives , E . H . Household . G . Webster , & e . The usual loyal masonic toasts were proposed aud responded to with duo honor , and at intervals Bros . Eeed , Cruso , Green and others entertuined ihe company with some very pleasing singing . The following was the toast list : " The Queen ancl the Craft" " The Prince
, of Wales , P . G . M . ' of England , " "Tho Grand Master , Earl de Grey and . Eipon , " and " The Deputy G . M . The Earl of Carnarvon , " given from the chair ; "The Provincial G . M ., Bro . Benj . Bond Cabbell , " by Bro . Barwell ; "The Deputy Prov . G . M ., Hon . F . Walpole , " by Bro . Bennett ; " The Worshipful Master , " by Bro . Banks ; " The Installing Master , " by Bro . Webster ; "The Provincial Grand Officers of Cambridgeshire , " hy Bro .
Ives , and responded to by Bros . Leach and Rev . G . Thompson ; "Tho C napkin ofthe Lodge , " by Rev . H . Bridgewater ; " The Entered Apprentices , " by the W . M ., responded to by Bro . Binmngton ; " The Visiting Brethren , " by Bro . W . Pattrick , responded to by Bro . Bireham ; " The Officers of the Lodge , " by the W . M ., Bro . Pattrick responding ; "The Masonic Charities , " by Rev . T . White , after which a collection was made for tho benevolent fund of the lodge ; concluding with "the Secretary ' s toast , " and " the Tyler ' s Toast . " Tho evening ' s occupation was productive of great enjoyment to all present .
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COLONIAL .
TURK'S ISLAND . FORTH LODGE , ( No . 647 ) . —The regalar animal meeting of the "Turks Islands Forth Lodge , " No . ( 3-1 . 7 , ( G . R . of England ) was held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday the 27 th Dec , 1870 , —St . John the Evangelist ' s Day—the business being the installation of Bro . tho Hon . C . R . Hinsou , M . L . C ., P . M ., S . W ., ancl W . M . elect for the ensuing year . There was a goodly Dumber of brethren and visitors present to clo honour to the
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occasion , and after Installation , tho W . M . invested the following brethren as his oflicers for the year ; viz , Bros . IV . C . Moxey , I . P . M . ; John T . Astwooel , S . W . ; James Maclean , J . AV . ; Rev . Isaac Pegg , M . A ., Chap . ; J . W . Darrell , Treas . ; Jos . A . Gardiner , Sec . ( re-appointed ); J . W . Wilbourn , S . D . ; M . Victoria , J . D . ; Henry Kennedy , I . G . ; Jas . Astwood and T . J . Godot , Stewards ( re-appointed ); A . Francis , S . B . Tyler . The Secretary
having read a Dispensation from the Grand Lodge authorizing the formation of public processions , & c , the bulge was called off , formed in procession ancl marched to the Baptist Church where the newly appointed Chaplain delivered a most excellent and impressive discourse from 2 nd Ch . Luke , 14 Verse ; after which the brethren returned to their hall , closed the lodge down in due form with the usual solemnities , ancl separated , but again met together at a later hour aud spent a most enjoyable evening .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
ROCIIDAIE . —Chapter of Unity ( No . 293 ) . —held in the Masonic Rooms , Ann Street . Tho annual Festival and Installation of officers of this chapter took place on Wednesday the Sth inst ., tho Companions assembled in the above rooms at six o ' clock , under the presidency of Comps . Prince , Z ; Holroyd , H ; Ashworth , J . ; supported by Woodcock , E . ; Waterson , N . ; Maeelougall , P . S . ; Butterworth and Howard , Asst . Sojs . ; Eowcliff ,
Treas ; Roberts , P . Z , ; Wrigley , P . Z . ; lii-iggs , P . Z . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Comp . Roberts was called upon to perform the ceremony of installation , he having assumed the chair of M . E . Z ., cilled upon the companions , installed principals , to assist in forming a Board of Instilled 1 st . 2 nd . and 3 rd . principals when the following companions were dul y installed and invested : —Comps , James Holroyd , Z ; William AshivorthH . ; Edward WoodcockJ . E . G . HeapeScribe
, , ; , ; E . ; R . Collingwoocl , Scribes N . ; It . Butterworth , P . S ., who appointed Howard and Oakden his assistants ; Rowcliffe , Treas . ; J . Asliwortb , jr . ; D . C . . Riglcy , Org . ; and J . Aslnvortb . P ., Janitor . A vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . Roberts , G . for the able performance of the ceremony , the labours of the evening being ended , the Comps . adjourned to banquet , after which the usual loyal anel complimentary toasts were given and
responded to and a very pleasant evening was spent . DONATIO CHAPTER- ( NO . 177 ) . —The regular meeting of this flourishing Cbnptar was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on Thursday , the 26 th ult . Companions John Coutts , M . F .. K ., W . J . Gilbert ( II ) , George AVilson ( J ) . The chapter was opened und the minutes were confirmed . There were also present Companions H . C . G . Buss , S . E ., Carpenter , P . Z .., R . W . Little , P . Z ., Sisson , P . M ., Jas . Brett , P . Z ., Bros . R . Webb , Manchester
Lodge , ami S . O . Lewin and J . Roberts were exalted . The installation of the M . E . Z . and principles then took place , viz ,, Companions Gilbert , 2 ; Wilson , H . ; and Cubitt , J . Companion Barrett ( although not present ) was appointed P . S ., A letter was read from Companion J . Smith , resigning the office of Treasurer , which was accepted , and Companion H . G . Buss , resigned the office of S . E , It was then proposed that Companion Buss be elected Treasurerwhich was also unanimouslin his
, y favour . A ballot also took place for Companion R . W . Little as S . E ., which was also unanimously in bis favour . The Chapter was then closed , ancl the companions sat down to a sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . Clemow . The usual loyal and R . A . toests were given . A very elegant P . Z . jewel was presented to Companion John Coutts , I . P . Z ., for the manner in which he had conducted tbe duties of the chair dining his year of office .
Some very excellent speeches wore made , aud the harmony ofthe evening , enlivened by the manner in which Companion Scott gave a recitation , anel sang wo songs charmingly , accompanying himself on the piano . After passing a very agreeable evening the Companions separated . JOPPA CHAPTER ( No . 183 ) . —A con vacation of this wellknown and excellent working chapter was held at the Albion TavernAldersgate StreetCityon tho 30 th ultCompW
, , , ., . . Littuer , I . P . Z .. in the chair , in the . lbscnce of the M . E . Z . ; Comps . the Rev . M . B . Levy , ( 4 ) , S . P-illitzer ( J ) , II . M . Levy , S . E . ; M . Emmanuel , P . S . Nathan , 2 nd Assist . S . and P . Z . ; E . P . Albert , S . ; A . Abrahams , J . ; Lazarus , H . ; and Comps . Harris , and S . M . Lnzarus , Nicholls , W . II . Cromer , A . Mellish , R . Ord , CoUingbridge , S . E . Jonos , l- ' aulleenei-, & c . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and a ballot