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Lowenstark , and placed in the chair of AV . JI ., Bro . Lowenstark performing the ceremony in the most creditable manner . The business of the Lodge being completed , the brethren adjourned to dinner , the following brethren being present as visitors : —Bros . Jlasterman , P . Jf . No . 11 , Prov . G . Dir . of Cins . for the province of Surrey ; J . AA . Lyon , J . D ., No . 25 ; Jlatthew Cooke , J . D ., No . 29 ; W . H . Lovett , No . 70 ; AA . Handover ancl JR . Collard , P . Ms ., No . 168 ; AV . G . Kelly , P . M ., No . 211 ; J . Appleby , No . 211 ; AVilliam AValkley , P . M ., No . 3 G 7 , and AV . Schmidt , of of the Parisian Lod
one ges . The usual loyal and JIasonie toasts having been disposed of , the AV . JL , Bro . G ' ottebrumie , proposed the health of the " Initiate , " who was well known to several of the brethren of the Lodge , and for which honour the initiate returned his thanks for the cordiality with which he had been received among them , and felt deeply grateful that they had accepted him as a brother . The AV . M . next proposed the health of the " Visiting Brethren , " giving- a short resumd of the services of each . This was responded to by Bro . Collard . Bro . Lowenstark
proposed the next toast , which was the health of "Bro . Cottebrunne , the AV . JL , " ivhose zeal and abilities were known throughout the Craft . Bro . Cottebrunne , in reply , said he was obliged for tbe honour that hacl been done him iu re-electing him Jlaster of the AVestbourne Lodge , as well as for the handsome response the brethren hacl made to the proposal of the last toast . He had numbers of times told them so before , and he was sure they gave him credit for his assertions . His great desire was to see the Lodge flourishand Master that
, every wished the same must do as he had done , and devote his time ancl regular attendance to its business . If there was any drawback in being Master , he would only say that it consisted in not being able to do impossibilities ; for , however anxious a brother in power might be to please all , it was a certain result that could not be obtained , even by a JIason , as the fable of the man ancl the ass applied , equally to the brethren as to the outer
world ; and although a brother might strive to be conscientious in bis selection , and appoint without unjust preference , still some ivould always feel slighted where no slight was contemplated . As they hacl placed him again in the W . M ' s . chair , he should do his duty as he hacl done " last year , and he thought it would not be arrogating to himself too much if he considered that his reelection indicated that the members gave him credit for having the prosperity of the Lodgo at heart ; and , tendering his thanks and best wishes to them all , the AV . JL resumed his seat
amid general applause . The next toast was one which the AV . JI . was sure ivould be agreeably received . They had but one P . JI ., but he was a good one , always ready to do his duty , ancl that in the most fraternal and excellent spirit . He therefore proposed , " Their one P . M ., Bro . Lowenstark . " Bro . Lowenstark said that he always felt it a pleasure to return them his best thanks for their kindness , and one of the greatest pleasures he knew iu Jlasonry was the prosperity of the AVestbourne Lod He felt proud of that " Lod because he was
ge . ge , its founder , and that night they hacl made a brother who was one of his oldest friends . In conclusion he thanked them for their goocl wishes , and perhaps he might be permitted to say that those goocl wishes were reciprocal between the members and himself . Tbe AV . M . then proposed -The Officers of the Lodge , " which was an old talc , but without good officers no Lodge could succeed . He then feelingly alluded to the absence of the S . AV ., Bro . Caldwell , who was confined to his bed by illnessor he ivould have been present . The AVJI then
, . individualized each officer , ancl the Lodge drank their healths . Bro . Stacey , acting as S . AV . at the dinner , returned thanks in a neat and humorous speech , ancl was followed by the other officers present . After which the Tyler ' s toast brought to an end a very happy and pleasant evening . AA ' e must not omit to mention that Bro . Matthew Cooke presided at the harmonium , and introduced appropriate music during the ceremonies .
LODGE OF UNITED STRENGTH ( NO . 276 ) . —The eighty-fifth anniversary and installation meeting of this Lodge took place on Tuesday , the 14 th instant , at Bro . Benjamin Foster ' s , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell . Bro . J . N . Frost was installed by Bro . Cooper , P . M ., iii a very impressive manner , and appointed Bros . AAlneland , S . AV . ; Cowdrey , J . W . ; AVater house , S . D . ; AVhite , J . D . ; and Smnmerfield , I . G . Thc newly installed AV . JI . then initiated Jlr . James Terry into the Order in a style which reflected great credit on himself , showing a careful manner of working ,
for which the W . M . is celebrated in numerous Lodges of Instruction . Bro . Barriuger , Prov . S . G . AV ., Hertfordshire , then became a joining member of this flourishing Lodge , and amongst the visitors were Bros . Phillips , No . 11 ; Codlier , P . JI . ; Dickie ancl Dyer , No . 53 ; Piatt No . 168 ; JIaddiek , No . 201 ; Collard , P . M ., No . 209 ; Simpson ancl Sedgwick , No . 211 ; Jeffries and Hammond , No . 237 ; Copus , P . M ., No . 752 ; Bourn , P . Jf ., No . 784 ; Romano ( St . Jean , . France , ); Cox , S . AV ., No . 955 and HainsCreechParker and HarkerNo . 1000 . The brethren
after-, , , wards adjourned to refreshment , and tho evening was enlivened with some first rate music ancl singing by the visitors ancl members of the Lodge . A visit to the Lodge of fruited Strength is well worthy of the attention of the Craft , from the great antiquity and historic and . literary associations of St . John ' s Gate , ancl the unique hall and armoury in which the Lodge meetings are held .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
DURHAJf . GATESHEAD . — . ' Borough Lodge ( No . 014 ) . —At the monthly meeting ol this Lodge held , on Jlonday evening the 20 th instant , the proceedings
were opened by the AV . M ., Bro . Gillies , assisted by the officers of thc Lodge . After the usual preliminaries Bro . JE . D . Davis , Prov . J . G . AV ., proceeded to install Bro . F . H . AVeyergang as AA' . JI . for the ensuing year . After this ancient and interesting ceremony hacl been concluded , the AV . MJ invested the following officers , viz . : —Bros . Gillies , P . JI . ; AValker , S . AV . ; Scott , J . AV . ; Gillespie , Treasurer ; Miller , Sec . ; Lambton , Dir . of Cers . ; Turnbull , S . D . ; Vilug , J . D . ; Biesterfeldt O . Rosenberg , I . G . ; and Dickson , Tyler . Tho business of the evening being ended , the Lodge was closed iu form , and the brethren , including numerous visitors , adjourned to refreshment ancl spent the remainder of the evening in a fraternal manner .
LANCASHIRE ( EAST ) . BOLTON . —Lodge of Antiquity ( No . 170 ) . —This Lodge met at the One Horseshoe Inn , on Feb . 8 th , Bro . Peter Charlton , AV . JL , in the chair . After the disposal of the usual business of the Lodge Jlr . Robert ltoscoe ,-of Haulgh , who had been regularly proposed at the previous meeting , was balloted for , accepted , and forthwith initiated in the mysteries ot Freemasonry by the AV . JL , in a most efficient and praiseworthy manner , reflecting great credit on tho worthy brother who is now the head of the
Lodge , and all the officers fulfilling their duties in such a manner as to excite the admiration of the brethren present . The charge was delivered by the Senior AA'arden . The Lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned & v refreshment ; and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the Worshipful Jlaster proposed the health of " Bro . Stephen Blair , JEsq ., Right AVorshipful Prov . G . M . of East Lancashire , " and highly extolled his many excellencies of character , both as a JIason and a gentlemanand he was happy to state that his health was once more
, restored , and trusted the worthy brother would long be spared to preside over the province of East Lancashire , as there could be no doubt it must be attributed mainly to his fostering care the prosperous and hopeful condition of the province . The S . W ., Bro . J . S . Scowcroft , proposed the health of " Bro . A . H . Boyds , D . Prov . G . JI ., " and deeply regretted that he was then laid on a bed of sickness , but he ( the Senior AA' arden ) trusted that the D . Prov . Grand Jlaster would speedily recover . The health of the " Provincial OfficersPast and Present" was then
, , given , and was ably responded to by Bro . R . Mitchell , P . M . and Prov . G . S . B ., in a very lucid speech , also by other Provincial Officers belonging to the Lodges , and Bro . Dawson , of No . 268 , Prov , G . Tyler . Bro . E . Jlitehell , Prov . G . S . B ., then proposed the health of the "AVorshipful Master , " and in so doing passed a high encomium on the very able manner in which the duties of the Lodge hacl been discharged by him , this being his first official Lodge meeting . He also complimented the officers on the very efficient manner in which they performed their
duties , which promised a continuance of prosperity to the Lodge . Thc Worshipful Master responded in a very eloquent and appropriate speech , observing , that as the brethren had' placed him in tho elevated ancl responsible situation he now held , he should make it his study to do everything in his power for tho welfare of the Lodge , hoping that at the expiration of his year of office he might retire from his chair with the proud conviction of having done his duty to the best of his knowledge and ability . Thc remainder of the evening was spent in a truly JIasonie style , tiie brethren separating in good time , pleased with each other and the principles of the Craft .
OXFORDSHIRE . OXFORD , —Apollo University Lodge ( No . 460 ) . —This Lodge held its anniversary meeting on Feb . 16 th , at the JIasonie Hall , Alford-street , The Lodge was opened at half past four o'clock precisely , the Rev . Bro . A . H . Faber , AV . M ., in the chair . The dais was occupied on tho right by Bros . It . J . Spiers , D . Prov . G . JI . ; Elisha D . Cooke , of Kentucky , U . S . ; and Past JIasters Sadler and Cooke , of Alfred Lodge ; on the left by Past JIasters Codrington , Pickard and Havers . The first business
of the evening ( after the ballot ) was the initiation of five candidates , which ceremony was performed in a most praiseworthy manner by the AV . JL , who having been elected to fill the chair a second time , resigned his seat to the Rev . Bro . H . A . Pickard , installing JIaster for the evening , who immediately proceeded to the installation of the AV . JI . for the , ensuing year . The AA ' . JI . elect ( Bro . Faber ) was then pleased to name as his S . W . Bro . A'ietor A . Williamson , and Bro . A . Tyton Bt-ickistou as J . AA . whotogether with the other officerswere installed in a very
, , , efficient manner by Bro . Past JIastor Pickard . The Lodge then unanimously voted a Past Master ' s jewel to be presented to the Bev Bro . A . IF . Faber , AV . M ., for the very admirable manner in which he has conducted the affairs of the Lodge for the past year . There being no further business the Lodge was closed , and about nine o ' clock the brethren repaired to the supper , where about sixty , including a ¦ number of past and present Prov . Grand Officers , and several visiting brethren from Banburypartook of refreshment prepared for tho
, occasion . The cloth being removed the AV . JI . lost no time m disposing of the regular toasts of the evening , " Her Jlajesty the Queen " was followed by the toast of the " M . W . Grand Master . " The AVorshipful Jlaster said it was not for him to fay much about Jlasonry or the Grancl Jlaster , the previous actions of the Lodge hacl shown the feelings of the brethren towards his lordship . The toast was warml y received . Jl'lion followed tho health of " Lord Panmure . and the rest of the Grand Officers . " "Tho Prov . G . JI . of Oxfordshire and his Deputy , and the
other Prov . (< -. Officers . " Bro . Past Jlaster Codrington then proposed the health of tho " AV . JI . JBro . Faber , " wliich was received with applause . Thc ; AV . JI . then proposed the health of the "American brethren , " coupling it with the name , of Bro . Elisha 1 J > . Cooke , who ho hoped
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Metropolitan.
Lowenstark , and placed in the chair of AV . JI ., Bro . Lowenstark performing the ceremony in the most creditable manner . The business of the Lodge being completed , the brethren adjourned to dinner , the following brethren being present as visitors : —Bros . Jlasterman , P . Jf . No . 11 , Prov . G . Dir . of Cins . for the province of Surrey ; J . AA . Lyon , J . D ., No . 25 ; Jlatthew Cooke , J . D ., No . 29 ; W . H . Lovett , No . 70 ; AA . Handover ancl JR . Collard , P . Ms ., No . 168 ; AV . G . Kelly , P . M ., No . 211 ; J . Appleby , No . 211 ; AVilliam AValkley , P . M ., No . 3 G 7 , and AV . Schmidt , of of the Parisian Lod
one ges . The usual loyal and JIasonie toasts having been disposed of , the AV . JL , Bro . G ' ottebrumie , proposed the health of the " Initiate , " who was well known to several of the brethren of the Lodge , and for which honour the initiate returned his thanks for the cordiality with which he had been received among them , and felt deeply grateful that they had accepted him as a brother . The AV . M . next proposed the health of the " Visiting Brethren , " giving- a short resumd of the services of each . This was responded to by Bro . Collard . Bro . Lowenstark
proposed the next toast , which was the health of "Bro . Cottebrunne , the AV . JL , " ivhose zeal and abilities were known throughout the Craft . Bro . Cottebrunne , in reply , said he was obliged for tbe honour that hacl been done him iu re-electing him Jlaster of the AVestbourne Lodge , as well as for the handsome response the brethren hacl made to the proposal of the last toast . He had numbers of times told them so before , and he was sure they gave him credit for his assertions . His great desire was to see the Lodge flourishand Master that
, every wished the same must do as he had done , and devote his time ancl regular attendance to its business . If there was any drawback in being Master , he would only say that it consisted in not being able to do impossibilities ; for , however anxious a brother in power might be to please all , it was a certain result that could not be obtained , even by a JIason , as the fable of the man ancl the ass applied , equally to the brethren as to the outer
world ; and although a brother might strive to be conscientious in bis selection , and appoint without unjust preference , still some ivould always feel slighted where no slight was contemplated . As they hacl placed him again in the W . M ' s . chair , he should do his duty as he hacl done " last year , and he thought it would not be arrogating to himself too much if he considered that his reelection indicated that the members gave him credit for having the prosperity of the Lodgo at heart ; and , tendering his thanks and best wishes to them all , the AV . JL resumed his seat
amid general applause . The next toast was one which the AV . JI . was sure ivould be agreeably received . They had but one P . JI ., but he was a good one , always ready to do his duty , ancl that in the most fraternal and excellent spirit . He therefore proposed , " Their one P . M ., Bro . Lowenstark . " Bro . Lowenstark said that he always felt it a pleasure to return them his best thanks for their kindness , and one of the greatest pleasures he knew iu Jlasonry was the prosperity of the AVestbourne Lod He felt proud of that " Lod because he was
ge . ge , its founder , and that night they hacl made a brother who was one of his oldest friends . In conclusion he thanked them for their goocl wishes , and perhaps he might be permitted to say that those goocl wishes were reciprocal between the members and himself . Tbe AV . M . then proposed -The Officers of the Lodge , " which was an old talc , but without good officers no Lodge could succeed . He then feelingly alluded to the absence of the S . AV ., Bro . Caldwell , who was confined to his bed by illnessor he ivould have been present . The AVJI then
, . individualized each officer , ancl the Lodge drank their healths . Bro . Stacey , acting as S . AV . at the dinner , returned thanks in a neat and humorous speech , ancl was followed by the other officers present . After which the Tyler ' s toast brought to an end a very happy and pleasant evening . AA ' e must not omit to mention that Bro . Matthew Cooke presided at the harmonium , and introduced appropriate music during the ceremonies .
LODGE OF UNITED STRENGTH ( NO . 276 ) . —The eighty-fifth anniversary and installation meeting of this Lodge took place on Tuesday , the 14 th instant , at Bro . Benjamin Foster ' s , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell . Bro . J . N . Frost was installed by Bro . Cooper , P . M ., iii a very impressive manner , and appointed Bros . AAlneland , S . AV . ; Cowdrey , J . W . ; AVater house , S . D . ; AVhite , J . D . ; and Smnmerfield , I . G . Thc newly installed AV . JI . then initiated Jlr . James Terry into the Order in a style which reflected great credit on himself , showing a careful manner of working ,
for which the W . M . is celebrated in numerous Lodges of Instruction . Bro . Barriuger , Prov . S . G . AV ., Hertfordshire , then became a joining member of this flourishing Lodge , and amongst the visitors were Bros . Phillips , No . 11 ; Codlier , P . JI . ; Dickie ancl Dyer , No . 53 ; Piatt No . 168 ; JIaddiek , No . 201 ; Collard , P . M ., No . 209 ; Simpson ancl Sedgwick , No . 211 ; Jeffries and Hammond , No . 237 ; Copus , P . M ., No . 752 ; Bourn , P . Jf ., No . 784 ; Romano ( St . Jean , . France , ); Cox , S . AV ., No . 955 and HainsCreechParker and HarkerNo . 1000 . The brethren
after-, , , wards adjourned to refreshment , and tho evening was enlivened with some first rate music ancl singing by the visitors ancl members of the Lodge . A visit to the Lodge of fruited Strength is well worthy of the attention of the Craft , from the great antiquity and historic and . literary associations of St . John ' s Gate , ancl the unique hall and armoury in which the Lodge meetings are held .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
DURHAJf . GATESHEAD . — . ' Borough Lodge ( No . 014 ) . —At the monthly meeting ol this Lodge held , on Jlonday evening the 20 th instant , the proceedings
were opened by the AV . M ., Bro . Gillies , assisted by the officers of thc Lodge . After the usual preliminaries Bro . JE . D . Davis , Prov . J . G . AV ., proceeded to install Bro . F . H . AVeyergang as AA' . JI . for the ensuing year . After this ancient and interesting ceremony hacl been concluded , the AV . MJ invested the following officers , viz . : —Bros . Gillies , P . JI . ; AValker , S . AV . ; Scott , J . AV . ; Gillespie , Treasurer ; Miller , Sec . ; Lambton , Dir . of Cers . ; Turnbull , S . D . ; Vilug , J . D . ; Biesterfeldt O . Rosenberg , I . G . ; and Dickson , Tyler . Tho business of the evening being ended , the Lodge was closed iu form , and the brethren , including numerous visitors , adjourned to refreshment ancl spent the remainder of the evening in a fraternal manner .
LANCASHIRE ( EAST ) . BOLTON . —Lodge of Antiquity ( No . 170 ) . —This Lodge met at the One Horseshoe Inn , on Feb . 8 th , Bro . Peter Charlton , AV . JL , in the chair . After the disposal of the usual business of the Lodge Jlr . Robert ltoscoe ,-of Haulgh , who had been regularly proposed at the previous meeting , was balloted for , accepted , and forthwith initiated in the mysteries ot Freemasonry by the AV . JL , in a most efficient and praiseworthy manner , reflecting great credit on tho worthy brother who is now the head of the
Lodge , and all the officers fulfilling their duties in such a manner as to excite the admiration of the brethren present . The charge was delivered by the Senior AA'arden . The Lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned & v refreshment ; and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the Worshipful Jlaster proposed the health of " Bro . Stephen Blair , JEsq ., Right AVorshipful Prov . G . M . of East Lancashire , " and highly extolled his many excellencies of character , both as a JIason and a gentlemanand he was happy to state that his health was once more
, restored , and trusted the worthy brother would long be spared to preside over the province of East Lancashire , as there could be no doubt it must be attributed mainly to his fostering care the prosperous and hopeful condition of the province . The S . W ., Bro . J . S . Scowcroft , proposed the health of " Bro . A . H . Boyds , D . Prov . G . JI ., " and deeply regretted that he was then laid on a bed of sickness , but he ( the Senior AA' arden ) trusted that the D . Prov . Grand Jlaster would speedily recover . The health of the " Provincial OfficersPast and Present" was then
, , given , and was ably responded to by Bro . R . Mitchell , P . M . and Prov . G . S . B ., in a very lucid speech , also by other Provincial Officers belonging to the Lodges , and Bro . Dawson , of No . 268 , Prov , G . Tyler . Bro . E . Jlitehell , Prov . G . S . B ., then proposed the health of the "AVorshipful Master , " and in so doing passed a high encomium on the very able manner in which the duties of the Lodge hacl been discharged by him , this being his first official Lodge meeting . He also complimented the officers on the very efficient manner in which they performed their
duties , which promised a continuance of prosperity to the Lodge . Thc Worshipful Master responded in a very eloquent and appropriate speech , observing , that as the brethren had' placed him in tho elevated ancl responsible situation he now held , he should make it his study to do everything in his power for tho welfare of the Lodge , hoping that at the expiration of his year of office he might retire from his chair with the proud conviction of having done his duty to the best of his knowledge and ability . Thc remainder of the evening was spent in a truly JIasonie style , tiie brethren separating in good time , pleased with each other and the principles of the Craft .
OXFORDSHIRE . OXFORD , —Apollo University Lodge ( No . 460 ) . —This Lodge held its anniversary meeting on Feb . 16 th , at the JIasonie Hall , Alford-street , The Lodge was opened at half past four o'clock precisely , the Rev . Bro . A . H . Faber , AV . M ., in the chair . The dais was occupied on tho right by Bros . It . J . Spiers , D . Prov . G . JI . ; Elisha D . Cooke , of Kentucky , U . S . ; and Past JIasters Sadler and Cooke , of Alfred Lodge ; on the left by Past JIasters Codrington , Pickard and Havers . The first business
of the evening ( after the ballot ) was the initiation of five candidates , which ceremony was performed in a most praiseworthy manner by the AV . JL , who having been elected to fill the chair a second time , resigned his seat to the Rev . Bro . H . A . Pickard , installing JIaster for the evening , who immediately proceeded to the installation of the AV . JI . for the , ensuing year . The AA ' . JI . elect ( Bro . Faber ) was then pleased to name as his S . W . Bro . A'ietor A . Williamson , and Bro . A . Tyton Bt-ickistou as J . AA . whotogether with the other officerswere installed in a very
, , , efficient manner by Bro . Past JIastor Pickard . The Lodge then unanimously voted a Past Master ' s jewel to be presented to the Bev Bro . A . IF . Faber , AV . M ., for the very admirable manner in which he has conducted the affairs of the Lodge for the past year . There being no further business the Lodge was closed , and about nine o ' clock the brethren repaired to the supper , where about sixty , including a ¦ number of past and present Prov . Grand Officers , and several visiting brethren from Banburypartook of refreshment prepared for tho
, occasion . The cloth being removed the AV . JI . lost no time m disposing of the regular toasts of the evening , " Her Jlajesty the Queen " was followed by the toast of the " M . W . Grand Master . " The AVorshipful Jlaster said it was not for him to fay much about Jlasonry or the Grancl Jlaster , the previous actions of the Lodge hacl shown the feelings of the brethren towards his lordship . The toast was warml y received . Jl'lion followed tho health of " Lord Panmure . and the rest of the Grand Officers . " "Tho Prov . G . JI . of Oxfordshire and his Deputy , and the
other Prov . (< -. Officers . " Bro . Past Jlaster Codrington then proposed the health of tho " AV . JI . JBro . Faber , " wliich was received with applause . Thc ; AV . JI . then proposed the health of the "American brethren , " coupling it with the name , of Bro . Elisha 1 J > . Cooke , who ho hoped