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just to Bro . Holt , the caterer , to say that the brethren duly appreciated his exertions to please them . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed . Bro . J . Wright , the Treasurer , in giving the toast of the Masonic Charities , intimated his intention of collecting subscriptions that evening for the Aged Freemasons and their Widows , when a goodly sum was contributed . The brethren separated at an early hour , having spent a very pleasant evening .
NEW CONCOED LODGE ( NO . 813 ) . —The members of this flourishing lodgo held their usual monthly meeting at the Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton , on Friday evening , the 18 th inst . Bro . J . Hart , W . M ., opened his lodge , assisted by the following officers and brethren : —Bros . Bartlett , S . W . ; M . J . Atkins , J . W . ; J . J . Wilson , Prov . G . D . Middlesex , ancl I . P . M . ; J . Bertram , P . M . ; W . H . Main , P . M ., and Hon . Sec ; Salisbury ,
S . D . ; Blyth , J . D . ; McDavitt , 0 . Phillips , Cusworth , Gain , Hofbauer , Euucquig , Gabb , Hill , Taylor , Townsend , Wassertrudinger , Cain , Spratt , Whaloy , Crabb , E . Walker , Gallant , Denny , Shellard , Mountford , and Briisthu . The visitors were , Bros . Terry , P . M . 228 ; T . Beard , P . M . 101 ; Harper , J . D . 765 ; Cook , S . W . 65 . The lntnutes of the previous lodge having been read and confirmedthe ballot was taken for Bro . Cusworth to
, become a joining member , and was unanimously in his favour . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , aud Bros . Taylor and Phillips being candidates foe the third degree , both answered , were intrusted , and retired , and the lodge being opened in the third degree , both brethren were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The lodge was then resumed to the first degree , and Bros . Wassertrudiuger , Shellard , and Gallant
being candidates for the second degree , answered ancl retired , and the lodge being resumed to the second degree , they were severally passed to the degree of E . C . The lodge was again resumed to the first degree , and Mr . Carl Rhein ( who had beea previously balloted for ) being in attendance , was initiated into the mysteries , & c , of ancient Preemasonry . This being the night the election of W . M . for the year ensuing , the W . M . reported that in accordance with the by-laws , Bro . Bartlett , S . W ., had been examined at a Board of Installed Masters , and
had most ably worked the several ceremonies . He was balloted for ancl unanimously approved by the lodge , and declared W . M . elect . Bro . J . S . Wilson was elected Treas ., ancl Bro . Speight , Tyler . Bros . Spratt and Mountford were elected auditors . It was resolved that a P . M . jewel be presented to Bro . Hart , W . M ., upon his retirement , for his very excellent working ancl attention to the interests of the lodge during the past year . Bro . Bertram , P . M ., called the attention of the members to the fact
of his having undertaken the duties of Steward for the Boys ' School at the ensuing festival , ancl having headed his list with the munificent donation of fifty guineas , was voted five guineas from the lodge funds , and promised the support of many of the brethren . Bro . Main , P . M . and Hon . See ., solicited the assistance of the Benevolent Fund on behalf of the widow of a P . M . of this lodge , who , he regretted to say , was in very distressed circumstancesthrough her late husband having been for
, time deprived of reason , and recently dying in a lunatic asylum . The lodge awarded £ 5 , and recommended an application to Grand Lodge . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation next meeting , ancl the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then sat down to an excellent supper , provided by the worthy host , Bro . Gabb , to which the brethren did ample justice . After the usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts , Bros . Terry and Bertram
replied for the Charities , and congratulated the W . M . for the arduous task he had so efficiently performed , having worked the whole of the ceremonies . He , in reply , thanked the officers and expressed his entire satisfaction for their assistance . After some excellent harmony from Bros . McDavitt , Blytb , Hubbard , and others , and a vote of thanks to the worthy host , the brethren separated . DOEIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) . —The installation meeting of this
lodge took place at Anderton ' s on Tuesday , Sth inst . Bro . W ' ainwright was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M . appointed Bros . Yetten , S . W . ; J . Griffin , J . W . ; Seurr , P . M ., Treas . ; and J . Stevens ( 554 ) , Secretary . At the banquet which followed the attendance of visitors was numerous , amongst whom we noticed Bro . Eyre , Prov . Grand Chaplain , West Yorkshire .
MONTEPIOIIE LODGE ( NO . 1 , 017 ) . —The brethren of the above lodge met on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall . Great Queen-street , Thc chair being occupied by Bro . S . Pollitzer , W . M ., supported by Bros . E . D . Philips , S . W . ;
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Braham , J . W . ; Blum , S . D . ; S . D . Rosenthal , J . D . ; L . Jacobs , Treas . ; E . P . Albert , P . M ., Sec . Lodge being opened in due form , the W . M . raised Bros . Julius S }> ier Knight and Zwiegler to the third degree , ancl Messrs . E . G . Dalton and Alfred Kino were initiated . Bro . G . S . Simmonds announced his intention to represent the lodge as Steward at the next anniversary festival for the Boys' School . The lodge was then closed , ami the
brethren adjourned to a very excellent banquet . The usual loyal aud complimentary toasts and speeches followed . - The visitors were : Bros . P . Walters , P . M . 73 ; H . M . Levy , P . M . 188 ; MEmanuel , 205 ; Joel Emanuel , 205 , and Laeroix , 511 . NEW WASDS - WOETH LODGE , ( NO . 1044 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , tha 2 nd inst ., at the Freemasons' Hotel , Wandsworth , Bro . J . S . Oswin , S . W' .,
occupying the chair of W . M . ( in consequence of the death of Bro . E . Daly , the W . M . ) Bros . Wilson , P . M . as S . W . ; Barrett , J . W . ; R . Orel , P . M ., Sec . The lodge being opened and theminutes read and confirmkd , a motion of which notice had been given at a former meeting , that the clays of meeting be changed front the first to the third Wednesday of the month , was carried unanimously . Notice of motion was also given that the lodge be removed to the Spread Eagle HotelWandsworth . The
busi-, nesss of the evening being concluded , the brethren then sat down to a substantial dinner , provided by Bro . Hare . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , including that of His Royal Highness tbe Prince of Wales , P . G . M . Bro . Orel , I . P . M ., then proposed , the S . W ., Bro . Oswin , who bad offieiuted that evening . He was in every sense fully qualified to fill any office he might beelected to . Bro . Ord , I . P . M ., returned thanks for the P . M . s ; .
Bro . H . M . Levy for the visitors , and the toast of the officers was responded to by Bro . Barrett , J . W . During the evening the S . W . Bro . Oswin and Barrett contributed to the harmony .. The brethren then separated . EINSBUEY PARK LODGE ( No . 1 , 288 ) . —The brethien of this , lodge met for tho first time after tho consecration on the lOtbj inst ., at the Finsbury Park Tavern , and was well attended . Three gentlemen were initiated into thc Order . An excellent banquet was provided .
PKOVINCIAL . LANCASHIRE ( EAST ) . OPENSHAW . —Lodge of Faith ( No . 581 ) . —The members of thislodge , held at the New Inn , met on Wednesday , the 16 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . W . B . Pritchard in the chair , supported by Bros . Joseph T . RichardsonP . M . ; John TipplingP . M . ; Thomas
, , Tyers , P . M . Tho visitors present represented lodges 993 and 1 , 083 , there were two raisings , vi- / ..: Bros . Edward Levick and Charles Clarkson , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro .. J . T . Richardson , P . M . TODMOEDEI * . —Lodge Harmony ( No . 288 ) . —The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., at the . Masonic Hall . The W . M .. Bro . John Watson ,
opened the lodge about 3 . 30 p . m ., and iu consequence of thisbeing tho night of installation , the lodge was welt attended by both members and visitors . The members present were Bros . W . Pilling , P . M ., Prov . G . Sunt , of Works , East Lancashire ; J . Copley , J . Lord , T . Schofielcf , W . Shackleton , M . Helliwell ,. J . Blomley , and J . Jackson , P . M . 's ; J . Hamer , Sec . ; T . Lord ,. S . W . ; W . Barker , J . W . ; B . Stephenson , I . G . ; W . Sutclitt ' e ,. Tler ; C . BuckleyS . D . ; T . GrcenleasJ . D . ; T .
SchotleidEy , , , Lord , and others . Visitors : Lodge Prince Edward , 308 , West Yorkshire ; C . P . Binks , W . M . ; J . Lord , S'W . ; Handh-y aud Siddall , Lodgo Prudence , 219 ; S . Barnes , W . M . ; E . Hartley , S . W . ; John Barker , W . M . elect ; J . Hallcwell , P . M . ; J . Sutclitt ' e , P . M . ; J . Cropper , J . Elsworth , Sec ; aud T . Law , P . M . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , several candidates were balloted for—viz ., Messrs . W . E . Thorlcy , W . Riley , S . Wilson / I ' . Priestley , M . G . Whiteley ,.
was initiated into Freemasonry by P . M . ' s Copley and Law , after which P . M . Pilling gave the charge , & c , in a very impressive maimer . Alter the above business Bro . E . Lord was installed in the Master ' s chair for the ensuing year . The brethren having been admitted , the "W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in the usual form . Thc W . M . then appointed his .officers as follows : —Bros . Buckley , S . W . ; J . Hamer , J . W . ; J . Watson , I . P . M . ; Thomas Lord , See . ; J . Lord , Treas . ; B . Stephenson , S . D . ; J " . Grcenleas , J . D . ; T . Scholiold , I . G . ; W . Sideline , Tyler . Alter the regular business was disposed of
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just to Bro . Holt , the caterer , to say that the brethren duly appreciated his exertions to please them . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed . Bro . J . Wright , the Treasurer , in giving the toast of the Masonic Charities , intimated his intention of collecting subscriptions that evening for the Aged Freemasons and their Widows , when a goodly sum was contributed . The brethren separated at an early hour , having spent a very pleasant evening .
NEW CONCOED LODGE ( NO . 813 ) . —The members of this flourishing lodgo held their usual monthly meeting at the Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton , on Friday evening , the 18 th inst . Bro . J . Hart , W . M ., opened his lodge , assisted by the following officers and brethren : —Bros . Bartlett , S . W . ; M . J . Atkins , J . W . ; J . J . Wilson , Prov . G . D . Middlesex , ancl I . P . M . ; J . Bertram , P . M . ; W . H . Main , P . M ., and Hon . Sec ; Salisbury ,
S . D . ; Blyth , J . D . ; McDavitt , 0 . Phillips , Cusworth , Gain , Hofbauer , Euucquig , Gabb , Hill , Taylor , Townsend , Wassertrudinger , Cain , Spratt , Whaloy , Crabb , E . Walker , Gallant , Denny , Shellard , Mountford , and Briisthu . The visitors were , Bros . Terry , P . M . 228 ; T . Beard , P . M . 101 ; Harper , J . D . 765 ; Cook , S . W . 65 . The lntnutes of the previous lodge having been read and confirmedthe ballot was taken for Bro . Cusworth to
, become a joining member , and was unanimously in his favour . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , aud Bros . Taylor and Phillips being candidates foe the third degree , both answered , were intrusted , and retired , and the lodge being opened in the third degree , both brethren were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The lodge was then resumed to the first degree , and Bros . Wassertrudiuger , Shellard , and Gallant
being candidates for the second degree , answered ancl retired , and the lodge being resumed to the second degree , they were severally passed to the degree of E . C . The lodge was again resumed to the first degree , and Mr . Carl Rhein ( who had beea previously balloted for ) being in attendance , was initiated into the mysteries , & c , of ancient Preemasonry . This being the night the election of W . M . for the year ensuing , the W . M . reported that in accordance with the by-laws , Bro . Bartlett , S . W ., had been examined at a Board of Installed Masters , and
had most ably worked the several ceremonies . He was balloted for ancl unanimously approved by the lodge , and declared W . M . elect . Bro . J . S . Wilson was elected Treas ., ancl Bro . Speight , Tyler . Bros . Spratt and Mountford were elected auditors . It was resolved that a P . M . jewel be presented to Bro . Hart , W . M ., upon his retirement , for his very excellent working ancl attention to the interests of the lodge during the past year . Bro . Bertram , P . M ., called the attention of the members to the fact
of his having undertaken the duties of Steward for the Boys ' School at the ensuing festival , ancl having headed his list with the munificent donation of fifty guineas , was voted five guineas from the lodge funds , and promised the support of many of the brethren . Bro . Main , P . M . and Hon . See ., solicited the assistance of the Benevolent Fund on behalf of the widow of a P . M . of this lodge , who , he regretted to say , was in very distressed circumstancesthrough her late husband having been for
, time deprived of reason , and recently dying in a lunatic asylum . The lodge awarded £ 5 , and recommended an application to Grand Lodge . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation next meeting , ancl the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then sat down to an excellent supper , provided by the worthy host , Bro . Gabb , to which the brethren did ample justice . After the usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts , Bros . Terry and Bertram
replied for the Charities , and congratulated the W . M . for the arduous task he had so efficiently performed , having worked the whole of the ceremonies . He , in reply , thanked the officers and expressed his entire satisfaction for their assistance . After some excellent harmony from Bros . McDavitt , Blytb , Hubbard , and others , and a vote of thanks to the worthy host , the brethren separated . DOEIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) . —The installation meeting of this
lodge took place at Anderton ' s on Tuesday , Sth inst . Bro . W ' ainwright was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M . appointed Bros . Yetten , S . W . ; J . Griffin , J . W . ; Seurr , P . M ., Treas . ; and J . Stevens ( 554 ) , Secretary . At the banquet which followed the attendance of visitors was numerous , amongst whom we noticed Bro . Eyre , Prov . Grand Chaplain , West Yorkshire .
MONTEPIOIIE LODGE ( NO . 1 , 017 ) . —The brethren of the above lodge met on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall . Great Queen-street , Thc chair being occupied by Bro . S . Pollitzer , W . M ., supported by Bros . E . D . Philips , S . W . ;
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Braham , J . W . ; Blum , S . D . ; S . D . Rosenthal , J . D . ; L . Jacobs , Treas . ; E . P . Albert , P . M ., Sec . Lodge being opened in due form , the W . M . raised Bros . Julius S }> ier Knight and Zwiegler to the third degree , ancl Messrs . E . G . Dalton and Alfred Kino were initiated . Bro . G . S . Simmonds announced his intention to represent the lodge as Steward at the next anniversary festival for the Boys' School . The lodge was then closed , ami the
brethren adjourned to a very excellent banquet . The usual loyal aud complimentary toasts and speeches followed . - The visitors were : Bros . P . Walters , P . M . 73 ; H . M . Levy , P . M . 188 ; MEmanuel , 205 ; Joel Emanuel , 205 , and Laeroix , 511 . NEW WASDS - WOETH LODGE , ( NO . 1044 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , tha 2 nd inst ., at the Freemasons' Hotel , Wandsworth , Bro . J . S . Oswin , S . W' .,
occupying the chair of W . M . ( in consequence of the death of Bro . E . Daly , the W . M . ) Bros . Wilson , P . M . as S . W . ; Barrett , J . W . ; R . Orel , P . M ., Sec . The lodge being opened and theminutes read and confirmkd , a motion of which notice had been given at a former meeting , that the clays of meeting be changed front the first to the third Wednesday of the month , was carried unanimously . Notice of motion was also given that the lodge be removed to the Spread Eagle HotelWandsworth . The
busi-, nesss of the evening being concluded , the brethren then sat down to a substantial dinner , provided by Bro . Hare . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , including that of His Royal Highness tbe Prince of Wales , P . G . M . Bro . Orel , I . P . M ., then proposed , the S . W ., Bro . Oswin , who bad offieiuted that evening . He was in every sense fully qualified to fill any office he might beelected to . Bro . Ord , I . P . M ., returned thanks for the P . M . s ; .
Bro . H . M . Levy for the visitors , and the toast of the officers was responded to by Bro . Barrett , J . W . During the evening the S . W . Bro . Oswin and Barrett contributed to the harmony .. The brethren then separated . EINSBUEY PARK LODGE ( No . 1 , 288 ) . —The brethien of this , lodge met for tho first time after tho consecration on the lOtbj inst ., at the Finsbury Park Tavern , and was well attended . Three gentlemen were initiated into thc Order . An excellent banquet was provided .
PKOVINCIAL . LANCASHIRE ( EAST ) . OPENSHAW . —Lodge of Faith ( No . 581 ) . —The members of thislodge , held at the New Inn , met on Wednesday , the 16 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . W . B . Pritchard in the chair , supported by Bros . Joseph T . RichardsonP . M . ; John TipplingP . M . ; Thomas
, , Tyers , P . M . Tho visitors present represented lodges 993 and 1 , 083 , there were two raisings , vi- / ..: Bros . Edward Levick and Charles Clarkson , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro .. J . T . Richardson , P . M . TODMOEDEI * . —Lodge Harmony ( No . 288 ) . —The regular meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., at the . Masonic Hall . The W . M .. Bro . John Watson ,
opened the lodge about 3 . 30 p . m ., and iu consequence of thisbeing tho night of installation , the lodge was welt attended by both members and visitors . The members present were Bros . W . Pilling , P . M ., Prov . G . Sunt , of Works , East Lancashire ; J . Copley , J . Lord , T . Schofielcf , W . Shackleton , M . Helliwell ,. J . Blomley , and J . Jackson , P . M . 's ; J . Hamer , Sec . ; T . Lord ,. S . W . ; W . Barker , J . W . ; B . Stephenson , I . G . ; W . Sutclitt ' e ,. Tler ; C . BuckleyS . D . ; T . GrcenleasJ . D . ; T .
SchotleidEy , , , Lord , and others . Visitors : Lodge Prince Edward , 308 , West Yorkshire ; C . P . Binks , W . M . ; J . Lord , S'W . ; Handh-y aud Siddall , Lodgo Prudence , 219 ; S . Barnes , W . M . ; E . Hartley , S . W . ; John Barker , W . M . elect ; J . Hallcwell , P . M . ; J . Sutclitt ' e , P . M . ; J . Cropper , J . Elsworth , Sec ; aud T . Law , P . M . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , several candidates were balloted for—viz ., Messrs . W . E . Thorlcy , W . Riley , S . Wilson / I ' . Priestley , M . G . Whiteley ,.
was initiated into Freemasonry by P . M . ' s Copley and Law , after which P . M . Pilling gave the charge , & c , in a very impressive maimer . Alter the above business Bro . E . Lord was installed in the Master ' s chair for the ensuing year . The brethren having been admitted , the "W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in the usual form . Thc W . M . then appointed his .officers as follows : —Bros . Buckley , S . W . ; J . Hamer , J . W . ; J . Watson , I . P . M . ; Thomas Lord , See . ; J . Lord , Treas . ; B . Stephenson , S . D . ; J " . Grcenleas , J . D . ; T . Scholiold , I . G . ; W . Sideline , Tyler . Alter the regular business was disposed of