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158 An Account of the Lodge of Nine Muses

The W.M. offered the Gavel to M.W. Grand Master, who asked the W.M. to
continue in the Chair – The W.M. welcomed the M.W. Grand Master on behalf of
the Lodge and outlined the purpose of the meeting.
The M.W. Grand Master replied in impressive terms congratulating the Lodge
on its historical career.
W.Bro, J.O.B. Hitch, L.G.R., Treasurer, read a summary of the history of the
Lodge, prepared by W.Bro. Allen Foxley, L. G.R.
R.W.Bro. Rev. J. Moffett, P.G.Chap. offered Masonic prayer.
Apologies for absence were reported from W.Bros. D. Thomson and R. Thornton,
and Bros. H.C. Dawson and E.A. Wodehouse.
The Lodge was closed in due form and perfect harmony and adjourned until
28th October 1952, emergencies excepted of which every brother would have due
notice. The brethren joined in singing the National Anthem.
A procession was formed and the W.M., the M.W.G.M., the Wardens and
distinguished brethren left the Lodge.

At the Bi-Centenary the Lodge had moved to Bakers’ Hall where the Lodge
Room and dining facilities were completely adequate for such an occasion. This
event unfortunately is recorded in the minute book that was stolen. See footnote
no. 60. From the Signature book it has been possible to decipher the names etc of
many of those attending and we have the menu from the occasion.
The 225 celebration was held at Mark Master Masons’ Hall and the meeting was
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held in the Grand Temple. Of the Lodges founded in 1777 two have survived, York
Lodge No. 236 and Indefatigable Lodge No. 237 in Swansea. An open invitation
to the members of both of these Lodges was sent adding that their W.M. would be
a guest of the Lodge. The W.Ms of both attended with several additional members
from York. This contact with No. 236 has been maintained to our mutual satisfaction.
The meeting was a resounding success and the “William Cobbett Demonstration
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Team” performed a re-enactment of an 18 century Initiation under the “other”
Ancient Grand Lodge
At the following banquet the Brethren were joined by their ladies, a happy
reminder of our former Lodge of recreation.