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determined , stimulated hy the W . M ., that their instruction lodge should be a thorough working lodge , and they bad- acted upon the true maxim , that having a good man afc the-holm , it was only necessary , to insure success , that they should all work together . He , Bro . Wynne , was glad to see that they had deservedly gained their reward , for he was proud to say of his children , whom he saw round him ( ho was not including amongst these his brother veteran P . M . ' s present afc the
festive board ) , thafc their school—presided over hy one whom ifc seemed but as yesterday he had initiated into Freemasonry—was one in which the truths of Freemasonry were faithfully and carefully imparted , and the c . ireful working was so satisfactorily conducted , as to render the Yarborough Lodge of Instruction an excellent training school for the edification of brethren desirous of hecoming adepts iu the beautiful science of our mystic art . The toasfc of " The Visitors" was responded to h
y Bro . Kiddall , of tho Confidence Lodge . The harmony of the evening was promoted by the excellent singing ofthe W . M ., Bro . Stevens , the veteran Secretary , Bro . Scotcber , of whom Bro . P . M . Wynne , remarked , that twenty years since , at the time of the foundation of the mother lodge , he had had the pleasure to hear Bro . Scotcher sing the song with which he had made the banqueting hall resound this evening , and that ifc appeared
'to Bro . Wynne Bro . Scotcher had sung this evening with the same pristine vigour shown by him on the first occasion referred to ; aud "the songs of Bro . Scurr , W . M . of tbe Doric Lodge , and Bro . Bowran ivere also most ably and vigorously executed . The Tyler ' s toast closed fcheproceedings of thishappy evening , and the brethren dispersed at half-past ten . Tho meetings , we ave informed , are held at Bro . Vfalters ' s , the Green Dragon , near Stepney old Church , every Tuesday evening .
MOUNT LEBANON LODGE ( No . 73 ) . —This old lodge met on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at Bro . C . A . Cathie's , Green Man , Tooley-streefc . Bro . H . Moore , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . J . C . Gooddy , S . W . ; G . Morris , J . W . ; E . Harris , P . M . and Treas . ; J . Donkin , P . M . and Sec ; F . H . Ebsworth , J . D . ; D . Rose , I . G . ; M . A . Loewenstark , W . S . ; P . Walters , P . M ., Dir . of Cers . ; E . N . Levy , P . M . ; Cooper , Chipperliuld , Stevens , JacksonDrapperDelanyFreePhillipsSteadmanWatkins
, , , , , , , and many others . Bros . Jones , E . Skinner , and G . R . Warren v .-ere the visitors . The business consisted of tsvo raisings and one initiation , the correct performance of which ceremonies reflected great credit on the W . M . The lodge was then closed . BEADON LODGE ( NO . 619 ) . —On Wednesday , the ISth instant , this lodge held a regular meeting at the Greyhound , Duhvich .
Mr . Thomas James Uuwin , who was balloted for at last lodge , ivas initiated . Bro . F . II . W . Taylor was passed to the second degree , and Bros . Martins , Bryan , and K . C . Massey were raised to the third degree . The biethren all appeared iu Masonic mourning , on account of the recent death of Bro . Blackburn , P . M . A vote was unanimously carried , to bo entered on the lodge minutesexpressive of the sincere regret which tlie lod
, ge , as a body , and its members individually felt at his loss ; and while mourning his decease , the brethren requested Bro . Potter , to take the necessary steps for obtaining liis portrait to bo hung up in the lodge room , in order that , as it was well expressed , some memento of so amiable a departed brother might always be before the eyes of the brethren when in lodge . Bro . Parker , S . W ., then moved and Bro . Meekham , . J . W ., seconded
the motion "Thafc this lodgo be free of all the Masonic Charities . " The motion was carried unanimously , and above £ 40 was immediately voted to tlie Boys' School , the Girls ' School , and the Aged Freemasons' Charity . The prevailing sentiment in all the speeches delivered was that a lodge so prosperous as this , with such large funds at its disposal , ought to be represented in every charity supported by Freemasons . Stewards for the dill ' erent Festivals offered themselves .
Propositions for new members were received , and the lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . The visitors present were Bros . F . Walters , P . M . 73 , J . Bond , P . M . 861 , Sard , 73 , Dodson , S 7 , Smith , 3 S 2 . KOYATC ALBERT LODGE ( NO . 907 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge after the recess was held on tho 16 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . The lodge wis dulyopened by the W . M ., Bro . J . A . Farnfield , assisted hy Bros . T . Peters
, S . W . ; W . H . Famliehl , J . W . ; J . Smith , P . M . Treas . ; R . W . Little , Sec ; C . Chard , J . D . ; H . J . Lewis , I . G . ; Rev . J . M . Vaughan , Chap . ; T . Lewis , Assist . G . Pursfc . ; W . Watson , P . M . ; Webb , Ravaison , Terry , C . P . Farnfield , Walker ,
Pendygrass , and several other brethren . The minutes were then read and confirmed , and a ballot taken for Mr . Alfred E . T . Worley , which having proved in his favour , he was regularly introduced and initiated into the Order , the ceremony being impressively rendered by tbe W . M . The lodgo was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . After tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the health of the initiate was given , fco which Bro . Worley responded in appropriate terms . Bro . Lewis ,
Assist . G . Purst ., then proposed the Worshipful Master , and congratulated the brethren on having such an excellent and respected president ; and Bro . Farnfield , W . M .. thanked the brethren very heartily for the honour accorded him . The Charities were then given , and the W . M . announced his intention of representing tho lodge at the- festival of the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons aud their Widows ,
to bo held on the 31 sfc January , 1 S 66 , and hoped thafc the brethren would liberally support him on thafc occasion . Bro . Farnfielil , Assist . G . Sec , responded to this toasfc , and urged the claims of fche Masonic Charities generally , as all deserved the sympathy of fche Masonic world . After a very pleasant evening , agreeably enlivened by the vocal exertions of Bros . Lewis , Pendygrass , Peters , & c , the brethren separated . Visitors , Bros .
W . Farnfield , Assist . G . Sec ; G . King , S . D . 172 ; W . King , 9 IS ; and . )' . Sivitzw , 720 . HOSE OP DENMARK LODGE ( NO . 973 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge for the season was hold at tho White Hart Tavern , Barnes , Surrey , on Friday , the 20 th inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . It . W . Little , assisted by Bros . G . HOliver as S . W . ; J . Coekbnvn , P . M ., J . W . ; H . Potter , P . M .,
Treas . ; C . Page , J . D . ; A . Samuels , Dir . of Cers . ; A . Squire , W . Buswell , H . Goodale , E . Goodale , J . M . Graham , T . Harrison , C . H'illoox , J . Willcox , G . T . Noyce , J . Barnes , and other brethren . After tho mimi , es had been read and confirmed , the following gentlemen being in attendance wero regularly introduced and initiated into fche Order , viz ., Sydney T . Clarke , M . JR . C . 8 . 1 F . A . Hankins , C . A . Smith , W . Guy , and J .
Buswell . Bro . J . Willcox was subsequently passed , and Bro . T . Harrison raised . The election of W . Master , Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year was the next business , when , in consequence of the regretted resignation of the S . W ., Bro . W . H .
1 ' amlield , the J . W ., Bro . Cockbnrn , was unanimously chosen W . M .. Bro . Potter was re-elected as Treasurer , and Radford Tyler . Bro . Potter , P . M . and Treas ., then proposed that the sum of five guineas be given from the funds of the lodge to present a P . M . 's Jewell to Bro . Little , the retiring W . M ., for the zeal and ability he had evinced during his mastership-This being seconded by Cockbnrn , J . W ., iu a highly eulogistic speechwas carried unanimously . Several propositions for the
, next meeting were then handed to the Secretary , and the lodge was closed . Afc the banquet table the utmost harmony and good fooling prevailed , and the W . M ., in proposing the health of the " Initiates , " congratulated the lodge on having such a large accession to its ranks as the five new members , all of whom were gentlemen who would reflect credit upon the Order . The Initiates returned thanks seriatimled off b
, y Ji ' ro . Dr . Clarke . The W . M ., in responding to tho toasfc of his health , expressed the great gratiiieation lie felt at having given SiiLi . s (' iictii . ii to the brethren during his year of office , and trusted they would rally round his successor , Bro . Cockhurn , in a similar spirit of good feeling to that which he ( the W . M . ) had even received from both officers and members . To the toast of the W . M . electBro . Cockbnrn replied in choice
, terms , hoping that he should have a happy year , and that the lodge would continue its career of prosperity . Bro . Potter returned thanks for the P . M . 's remarking that from the youth of the ltoso of Denmark Lodge it could not boast of many such brethren , but he , although a . P . M . of another lodge , was always pleased at the manner in which tho brethren received him . The health of the visitors was
responded to by several brethren , including Bros , the Rev . J . S . Darvel ) , 103 , E . Sisson , W . M ., 101 , Dr . Whitoman , P . M ., 256 , H . Jager , P . M ., 453 , B . P . Todd , P . M ., 27 , & c . Bro . Oliver , S . D ., acting S . W ., made one of his characteristic speeches in reply to the toasts of tho officers , assuring the brethren of his devotion to the interests of the lodge , and his resolve to render himself perfect in the ceremonies of Masonryso as to be able
, fco assume the duties of a higher position should such fall to lot . The Tyler ' s toasfc then brought the proceedings of this pleasant meeting to a close , fche mirth and good humour of which had been greatly promoted by the local talents of Bros . Squire , Harrison , Clarke , aud several other brethren . Besides
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Metropolitan.
determined , stimulated hy the W . M ., that their instruction lodge should be a thorough working lodge , and they bad- acted upon the true maxim , that having a good man afc the-holm , it was only necessary , to insure success , that they should all work together . He , Bro . Wynne , was glad to see that they had deservedly gained their reward , for he was proud to say of his children , whom he saw round him ( ho was not including amongst these his brother veteran P . M . ' s present afc the
festive board ) , thafc their school—presided over hy one whom ifc seemed but as yesterday he had initiated into Freemasonry—was one in which the truths of Freemasonry were faithfully and carefully imparted , and the c . ireful working was so satisfactorily conducted , as to render the Yarborough Lodge of Instruction an excellent training school for the edification of brethren desirous of hecoming adepts iu the beautiful science of our mystic art . The toasfc of " The Visitors" was responded to h
y Bro . Kiddall , of tho Confidence Lodge . The harmony of the evening was promoted by the excellent singing ofthe W . M ., Bro . Stevens , the veteran Secretary , Bro . Scotcber , of whom Bro . P . M . Wynne , remarked , that twenty years since , at the time of the foundation of the mother lodge , he had had the pleasure to hear Bro . Scotcher sing the song with which he had made the banqueting hall resound this evening , and that ifc appeared
'to Bro . Wynne Bro . Scotcher had sung this evening with the same pristine vigour shown by him on the first occasion referred to ; aud "the songs of Bro . Scurr , W . M . of tbe Doric Lodge , and Bro . Bowran ivere also most ably and vigorously executed . The Tyler ' s toast closed fcheproceedings of thishappy evening , and the brethren dispersed at half-past ten . Tho meetings , we ave informed , are held at Bro . Vfalters ' s , the Green Dragon , near Stepney old Church , every Tuesday evening .
MOUNT LEBANON LODGE ( No . 73 ) . —This old lodge met on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at Bro . C . A . Cathie's , Green Man , Tooley-streefc . Bro . H . Moore , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . J . C . Gooddy , S . W . ; G . Morris , J . W . ; E . Harris , P . M . and Treas . ; J . Donkin , P . M . and Sec ; F . H . Ebsworth , J . D . ; D . Rose , I . G . ; M . A . Loewenstark , W . S . ; P . Walters , P . M ., Dir . of Cers . ; E . N . Levy , P . M . ; Cooper , Chipperliuld , Stevens , JacksonDrapperDelanyFreePhillipsSteadmanWatkins
, , , , , , , and many others . Bros . Jones , E . Skinner , and G . R . Warren v .-ere the visitors . The business consisted of tsvo raisings and one initiation , the correct performance of which ceremonies reflected great credit on the W . M . The lodge was then closed . BEADON LODGE ( NO . 619 ) . —On Wednesday , the ISth instant , this lodge held a regular meeting at the Greyhound , Duhvich .
Mr . Thomas James Uuwin , who was balloted for at last lodge , ivas initiated . Bro . F . II . W . Taylor was passed to the second degree , and Bros . Martins , Bryan , and K . C . Massey were raised to the third degree . The biethren all appeared iu Masonic mourning , on account of the recent death of Bro . Blackburn , P . M . A vote was unanimously carried , to bo entered on the lodge minutesexpressive of the sincere regret which tlie lod
, ge , as a body , and its members individually felt at his loss ; and while mourning his decease , the brethren requested Bro . Potter , to take the necessary steps for obtaining liis portrait to bo hung up in the lodge room , in order that , as it was well expressed , some memento of so amiable a departed brother might always be before the eyes of the brethren when in lodge . Bro . Parker , S . W ., then moved and Bro . Meekham , . J . W ., seconded
the motion "Thafc this lodgo be free of all the Masonic Charities . " The motion was carried unanimously , and above £ 40 was immediately voted to tlie Boys' School , the Girls ' School , and the Aged Freemasons' Charity . The prevailing sentiment in all the speeches delivered was that a lodge so prosperous as this , with such large funds at its disposal , ought to be represented in every charity supported by Freemasons . Stewards for the dill ' erent Festivals offered themselves .
Propositions for new members were received , and the lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . The visitors present were Bros . F . Walters , P . M . 73 , J . Bond , P . M . 861 , Sard , 73 , Dodson , S 7 , Smith , 3 S 2 . KOYATC ALBERT LODGE ( NO . 907 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge after the recess was held on tho 16 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . The lodge wis dulyopened by the W . M ., Bro . J . A . Farnfield , assisted hy Bros . T . Peters
, S . W . ; W . H . Famliehl , J . W . ; J . Smith , P . M . Treas . ; R . W . Little , Sec ; C . Chard , J . D . ; H . J . Lewis , I . G . ; Rev . J . M . Vaughan , Chap . ; T . Lewis , Assist . G . Pursfc . ; W . Watson , P . M . ; Webb , Ravaison , Terry , C . P . Farnfield , Walker ,
Pendygrass , and several other brethren . The minutes were then read and confirmed , and a ballot taken for Mr . Alfred E . T . Worley , which having proved in his favour , he was regularly introduced and initiated into the Order , the ceremony being impressively rendered by tbe W . M . The lodgo was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . After tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the health of the initiate was given , fco which Bro . Worley responded in appropriate terms . Bro . Lewis ,
Assist . G . Purst ., then proposed the Worshipful Master , and congratulated the brethren on having such an excellent and respected president ; and Bro . Farnfield , W . M .. thanked the brethren very heartily for the honour accorded him . The Charities were then given , and the W . M . announced his intention of representing tho lodge at the- festival of the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons aud their Widows ,
to bo held on the 31 sfc January , 1 S 66 , and hoped thafc the brethren would liberally support him on thafc occasion . Bro . Farnfielil , Assist . G . Sec , responded to this toasfc , and urged the claims of fche Masonic Charities generally , as all deserved the sympathy of fche Masonic world . After a very pleasant evening , agreeably enlivened by the vocal exertions of Bros . Lewis , Pendygrass , Peters , & c , the brethren separated . Visitors , Bros .
W . Farnfield , Assist . G . Sec ; G . King , S . D . 172 ; W . King , 9 IS ; and . )' . Sivitzw , 720 . HOSE OP DENMARK LODGE ( NO . 973 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge for the season was hold at tho White Hart Tavern , Barnes , Surrey , on Friday , the 20 th inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . It . W . Little , assisted by Bros . G . HOliver as S . W . ; J . Coekbnvn , P . M ., J . W . ; H . Potter , P . M .,
Treas . ; C . Page , J . D . ; A . Samuels , Dir . of Cers . ; A . Squire , W . Buswell , H . Goodale , E . Goodale , J . M . Graham , T . Harrison , C . H'illoox , J . Willcox , G . T . Noyce , J . Barnes , and other brethren . After tho mimi , es had been read and confirmed , the following gentlemen being in attendance wero regularly introduced and initiated into fche Order , viz ., Sydney T . Clarke , M . JR . C . 8 . 1 F . A . Hankins , C . A . Smith , W . Guy , and J .
Buswell . Bro . J . Willcox was subsequently passed , and Bro . T . Harrison raised . The election of W . Master , Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing year was the next business , when , in consequence of the regretted resignation of the S . W ., Bro . W . H .
1 ' amlield , the J . W ., Bro . Cockbnrn , was unanimously chosen W . M .. Bro . Potter was re-elected as Treasurer , and Radford Tyler . Bro . Potter , P . M . and Treas ., then proposed that the sum of five guineas be given from the funds of the lodge to present a P . M . 's Jewell to Bro . Little , the retiring W . M ., for the zeal and ability he had evinced during his mastership-This being seconded by Cockbnrn , J . W ., iu a highly eulogistic speechwas carried unanimously . Several propositions for the
, next meeting were then handed to the Secretary , and the lodge was closed . Afc the banquet table the utmost harmony and good fooling prevailed , and the W . M ., in proposing the health of the " Initiates , " congratulated the lodge on having such a large accession to its ranks as the five new members , all of whom were gentlemen who would reflect credit upon the Order . The Initiates returned thanks seriatimled off b
, y Ji ' ro . Dr . Clarke . The W . M ., in responding to tho toasfc of his health , expressed the great gratiiieation lie felt at having given SiiLi . s (' iictii . ii to the brethren during his year of office , and trusted they would rally round his successor , Bro . Cockhurn , in a similar spirit of good feeling to that which he ( the W . M . ) had even received from both officers and members . To the toast of the W . M . electBro . Cockbnrn replied in choice
, terms , hoping that he should have a happy year , and that the lodge would continue its career of prosperity . Bro . Potter returned thanks for the P . M . 's remarking that from the youth of the ltoso of Denmark Lodge it could not boast of many such brethren , but he , although a . P . M . of another lodge , was always pleased at the manner in which tho brethren received him . The health of the visitors was
responded to by several brethren , including Bros , the Rev . J . S . Darvel ) , 103 , E . Sisson , W . M ., 101 , Dr . Whitoman , P . M ., 256 , H . Jager , P . M ., 453 , B . P . Todd , P . M ., 27 , & c . Bro . Oliver , S . D ., acting S . W ., made one of his characteristic speeches in reply to the toasts of tho officers , assuring the brethren of his devotion to the interests of the lodge , and his resolve to render himself perfect in the ceremonies of Masonryso as to be able
, fco assume the duties of a higher position should such fall to lot . The Tyler ' s toasfc then brought the proceedings of this pleasant meeting to a close , fche mirth and good humour of which had been greatly promoted by the local talents of Bros . Squire , Harrison , Clarke , aud several other brethren . Besides