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larly Br . Noko , P . M ., Treasurer and father of tho Lodge , who always seemed to experience the greatest delight in witnessing the happiness of his children . Br . Noke in return , expressed the readiness of the Past Masters to do all in their power to further the interests of the Lodge ; and , on his own part as an anxious father , the satisfaction he felt in . seeing it in so happy and prosperous a state . Br . Guitton , of the Lodge cle l'Amitie , at Paris , having requested admission , and being duly tested and approved by Br . Purton Cooper , and Br . Gillman , was duly introduced by
Br . Cooper ; who , in doing so , expressed the- pleasure he felt , inasmuch , that the nation to which the brother belonged was as much allied to them , and he trusted ever would continue to be , as tire brother himself , as a member of their ancient Fraternity . On the visitor being conducted to his seat , the W . M . proposed the health of the Emperor and Empress of tho French , which was received svith the greatest enthusiasm . The healths of the visitors , Brs . Glutton , Rowe , Hansford , C . Locock Webb , W . M ., No . 4 ParavashineNo . 5 SomorsNo . 225 and Sutten 324 were then proposed
, , , , , , , , and the W . M . expressed to them severally the great pleasure felt by the Lodge , in having such distinguished visitors amongst them ; and trusted that the hospitality had been such as to induce them to repeat their visits . The visitors in return , individually expressed the great pleasure they had experienced ; and Br . Somers thanked the W . M . for his readiness at all times to render assistance to the distressed , but more particularly for that rendered to the widow of Br . Pryor , late a member of his Lodge . The healths of the officers was then proposed , with thanks for the able discharge of their
various duties . After a suitable reply by the Senior Warden , the health of W . M . Br . Massey Dawson , who is unfortunately absent in Itaby , in consequence of the indisposition of his amiable wife , was then drunk , and a hearty wish expressed that her health might soon be perfectly reinstated , and he be thereby enabled to resume his public duties . After spending the evening with the most extreme hilarity , to which the excellent singing of Br . Hansford greatly added , and also the excellent and liberal catering of the hosts of tho tavern , to which the W . M . and brethren repeatedly expressed their satisfaction , tho brethren separated .
ALBION LODGE ( No . 9 ) . —The brethren of this Lodge met at the Freemasons ' Tavern , on Tuesday , Nov . C . When the W . M ., Br . J . Burton in his usual efficient maimer , raised two brethren to the third degree , one of them being a member of the Polish National Lodge . He also passed one brother to the second degree , and initiated two gentlemen into the mysteries of Masonry . At the close of the business twenty-eight brethren sat down to a banquet , and spent the evening in a most harmonious manner . Amongst several visitors was our old friend Br . Beaulah who much
amused the brethren by his comic songs . ENOCH LODGE ( No . 11 ) . —This numerous and distinguished Lodge held its first meeting for the season at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Wednesday , Nov . 14 . The W . M . Br . Spooner , in his usual lucid and expressive manner , raised one brother to the degree of a Master Mason , and initiated two gentlemen into the mysteries of Masonry , in which he was most ably supported by his officers . After taking into consideration the best means of relieving a necessitous brother , the brethren adjourned
to partake of an elegant banquet . The W . M . in proposing the health of the Queen , said that all Englishmen , and Masons in particular , were ever most desirous of shewing their loyalty to their sovereign , but it was never more necessary than at the present time , when unfortunately the country wa ' s engaged in war . He then proposed the health of the Earl of Zetland , M . W . G . M ., and also the Sari of Yarborough , and the rest of the Grand Officers , and trusted that the latter nobleman whose many virtues had endeared him to the Craft , would soon be restored to health , that they
might again have the pleasure of seeing him amongst them . Br . Kingsbury , visitor , 227 , returned thanks for the Grand Officers . The W . M . then proposed the health of the visitors , Br , Mallahue , No . 22 , Br . Helsham , 113 , Roxbey , 114 , Barry Sullivan , Kingsbury , 227 , and Augustus Braham , and expressed the thanks of Lodge for the pleasure of their visit , and more especially to Brs . Braham and Kingsbury , for the groat musical treat they had afforded the brethren . Br . Barry Sullivan , in a concise and appropriate-maimer ,. i-otm-ned thanks for the visitors . The W . M . next proposed the health of tho newly initiated brethren , and expressed his confidence that
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larly Br . Noko , P . M ., Treasurer and father of tho Lodge , who always seemed to experience the greatest delight in witnessing the happiness of his children . Br . Noke in return , expressed the readiness of the Past Masters to do all in their power to further the interests of the Lodge ; and , on his own part as an anxious father , the satisfaction he felt in . seeing it in so happy and prosperous a state . Br . Guitton , of the Lodge cle l'Amitie , at Paris , having requested admission , and being duly tested and approved by Br . Purton Cooper , and Br . Gillman , was duly introduced by
Br . Cooper ; who , in doing so , expressed the- pleasure he felt , inasmuch , that the nation to which the brother belonged was as much allied to them , and he trusted ever would continue to be , as tire brother himself , as a member of their ancient Fraternity . On the visitor being conducted to his seat , the W . M . proposed the health of the Emperor and Empress of tho French , which was received svith the greatest enthusiasm . The healths of the visitors , Brs . Glutton , Rowe , Hansford , C . Locock Webb , W . M ., No . 4 ParavashineNo . 5 SomorsNo . 225 and Sutten 324 were then proposed
, , , , , , , , and the W . M . expressed to them severally the great pleasure felt by the Lodge , in having such distinguished visitors amongst them ; and trusted that the hospitality had been such as to induce them to repeat their visits . The visitors in return , individually expressed the great pleasure they had experienced ; and Br . Somers thanked the W . M . for his readiness at all times to render assistance to the distressed , but more particularly for that rendered to the widow of Br . Pryor , late a member of his Lodge . The healths of the officers was then proposed , with thanks for the able discharge of their
various duties . After a suitable reply by the Senior Warden , the health of W . M . Br . Massey Dawson , who is unfortunately absent in Itaby , in consequence of the indisposition of his amiable wife , was then drunk , and a hearty wish expressed that her health might soon be perfectly reinstated , and he be thereby enabled to resume his public duties . After spending the evening with the most extreme hilarity , to which the excellent singing of Br . Hansford greatly added , and also the excellent and liberal catering of the hosts of tho tavern , to which the W . M . and brethren repeatedly expressed their satisfaction , tho brethren separated .
ALBION LODGE ( No . 9 ) . —The brethren of this Lodge met at the Freemasons ' Tavern , on Tuesday , Nov . C . When the W . M ., Br . J . Burton in his usual efficient maimer , raised two brethren to the third degree , one of them being a member of the Polish National Lodge . He also passed one brother to the second degree , and initiated two gentlemen into the mysteries of Masonry . At the close of the business twenty-eight brethren sat down to a banquet , and spent the evening in a most harmonious manner . Amongst several visitors was our old friend Br . Beaulah who much
amused the brethren by his comic songs . ENOCH LODGE ( No . 11 ) . —This numerous and distinguished Lodge held its first meeting for the season at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Wednesday , Nov . 14 . The W . M . Br . Spooner , in his usual lucid and expressive manner , raised one brother to the degree of a Master Mason , and initiated two gentlemen into the mysteries of Masonry , in which he was most ably supported by his officers . After taking into consideration the best means of relieving a necessitous brother , the brethren adjourned
to partake of an elegant banquet . The W . M . in proposing the health of the Queen , said that all Englishmen , and Masons in particular , were ever most desirous of shewing their loyalty to their sovereign , but it was never more necessary than at the present time , when unfortunately the country wa ' s engaged in war . He then proposed the health of the Earl of Zetland , M . W . G . M ., and also the Sari of Yarborough , and the rest of the Grand Officers , and trusted that the latter nobleman whose many virtues had endeared him to the Craft , would soon be restored to health , that they
might again have the pleasure of seeing him amongst them . Br . Kingsbury , visitor , 227 , returned thanks for the Grand Officers . The W . M . then proposed the health of the visitors , Br , Mallahue , No . 22 , Br . Helsham , 113 , Roxbey , 114 , Barry Sullivan , Kingsbury , 227 , and Augustus Braham , and expressed the thanks of Lodge for the pleasure of their visit , and more especially to Brs . Braham and Kingsbury , for the groat musical treat they had afforded the brethren . Br . Barry Sullivan , in a concise and appropriate-maimer ,. i-otm-ned thanks for the visitors . The W . M . next proposed the health of tho newly initiated brethren , and expressed his confidence that