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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
EGERTON LODGE , No . 1030 .
fpHE brethren of this Lodge had a most enjoyable picnic , accom' pauied by iheir wives and daughters , to Kudyard Lake , on the 19 th nit . Leaving Edgeley by the 9 " 55 a . m . train they arrived , after a short , but pleasant ran , at their destination about 11 o ' clock . An excellent . luncheon awaited them at tho itndvard Lake Hotel , to
which they did ample justice without auy but natures aids to appetite . Afterwards some repairod to tho lake or archery grounds , others to ramble in the beautiful woods , now so fair and fresh in tho welcome sunshine , of late so groat a stranger . All wero on pleasure bent , and ho would have been hard to please indeed who did not
enjoy this lovely day . Returning to the hotel about 4 p . m . tho worthy host excelled himself iu the excellent dinner he spread before his guests , who spared no effort to convince him that his elaborate attentions were not wasted . The usual loyal toasts and the health of the worthy W . M . wore submitted and responded to , and the health
and happiness of the ladies , of whom there was a goodly number , was honoured in right hearty Masonic Rtyle . Some excellent songs were rendered by our old friends Bro . Fred Gordon and his wife , in the way " we expect them to be . They wero most ably assisted at the piano by Bro . W . 0 . Pettit , who never fails in making himself a
favourite with all ; whilst happy Bro . Lissenden did his best to amuse with some really good topical and humorous songs , adding a charming ooncertina solo , aud he quite succeeded . Those who had tho pleasure of this enjoyable day have every reason to appreciate the unwearying services of the committee who conceived this " happy thought . " Their
best thanks are due to Bros . Cookson W . M ., Jas . W . Abbot , Abm . Pemberton , and Dr . Maclean , for the able and faultless manner in which it was carried through . The unanimous parting expression at tbe close of tbe " all too short a day " was the wisb for a " speedy return of our next merry meeting . " So mote it be!—Noitb verrons !—Cheshire News .
TEMPLE LODGE , No . 1094 .
rpHE members recently held their annual picnic , their destination I on the occasion being Freshfield , where they wero heartil y entertained by the manager of Jones ' s Hotel , Mr . Salisbury . The members and their lady friends left the Masouic Hall , Hopestreet , Liverpool , in waggonettes supplied by Bro . W . Pye S . W ., at
12 * 30 , and drove through Aintree to Sefton Church , which was kindly thrown open for their inspection by the vicar . The Wishing Well was also seen , after which the journey to Ince Wood , Form b y & c . The weather fortunately proved Que , and a very happy and pleasaut afternoon was spent , the party being under the efficient charge of
Bro . A . Alexander W . M ., supported by Bro 3 . W . Pye S . W ., G . Alexander J . W ., A . J . Lett S . D ., W . Sutherland J . D ., Dr . R . H . D . Johnson P . M ., R . C . Yelling P . M ., H . B . Jones P . M . Treasurer , J . Alexander Secretary , J . Veevers P . M . 594 , & c . Tho catering was excellent , and the party returned about half past ten .
UPTON LODGE . No . 1227
THE regular meeting took place at tho Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , on Thursday , the 19 th ultimo . There was a fair attendance of the members , Bro . C . J . Free the W . M . being abl y supported by Bros . J . Stroud S . W ., G . H . Clark J . W ., C . Gieseke P . M . Treasurer , A . W . Fenner P . M . Secretary , W . Hayward S . D .,
S . Toye J . D ., E . Hill I . G ., C . Schmidt W . S ., H . W . Sherwin Organist , P . M . ' s B . Picking and C . Patrick ; also Bros . W . J . Barnes , T . Taylor , M . Doerr , A . J . Millington , A . K . Tnrbefield , A . Christel , and others . The following wero amongst the Visitors : E . H . Dove 45 , C . Kramm 879 , C . Trotter 1238 , E . J . Farries 1305
B , Ede 1471 , T . Tyrrell 1743 , E . Larney 1883 , A . R . Lemaireof the John Williams Lodge , No . 2161 , New South Wales . The Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The agenda , which was a light one , directed the ballotting for a Mr . C . R . T . Reifenstein , which
proved unanimous ; that gentleman , as also Mr . Robert Everett , who was ballotted for at the previous meeting , being in attendance , were regularly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft by the W . M . Bro . J . Stroud the S . W . was next elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Gieseke was unanimously re-elected Treasurer ,
Bro Bowler Tyler . The Auditors were appointed . A P . M . ' s jewel was cordially awarded Bro . C . J . Free for tbe excellent manner he had discharged his duties as W . M . for the past year . This concluding the business , the Lodgo was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , which was served in the usual excellent manner by the
indefatigable manager of the Hotel ( Mr . Glover . ) The usual loyal toasts were given and responded to . Bro . Patrick P . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M ., said the Upton Lodge never had a brother in the chair who had the interests of the Lodge more at heart than Bro . Free . He had worked very hard for the
Lodge in times gone by ; and he had given every satisfaction as W . M . This the brethren could amply testify . He was glad there were good signs of success for the future of the Lodge , and concluded by congratulating the W . M . on the successful termination of his year of office . Bro . Free replied ; he thanked the P . M . ' s for
their able support during his term of office ; also each officer of the Lodge for the able manner they had performed their respective duties ; he was glad there were signs of coming prosperity , and trusted the hopes of the members would soon bo realised ; he was proud to bold the position of W . M . of a Lodge where the
brethren worked so harmoniously together . The Initiates was next g iven , and in response Bro . Everett assured the brethren that he would endeavour to make himself an efficient member of the Craft ; he was very proud of being a Freemason , and would do his best to up hold the dignity of the brotherhood . Bro . Reifenstein , in a brief speech , also thanked the brethren , and promised to try and
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make himself a worthy member of the Lodge . The toast of the Visitors was next honoured . The Worshipful Master paid a compli . moot to each . More especially to the brother from New South Wales , Brother Lemairo , ho was pleased to give a cordial ami fraternal welcome . Ho had come a long journey to obtain
the best London medical advice for his failing sight . Ho ( the W . M . ) sincerely hopod , and indoed it was tho earnest wish of every member present that Bro . Lemairo would soon derive benefit from the valuable skill of such au eminent oculist as Dr . Conper , who they wore given to understand was attending him .
The Visitors , in reply , thanked the W . M . and brethren for the hospitable manner in which they had been received at tho festive board . Bro . Lomaire , in response , begged to assure the W . M . and brethren that ho was very proud of tho honour they had done him that evening . Theirs was the first Lodgo he had visited in England
since leaving his native land , and he should take with him on his retni'n a vivid recollection of the warm and fraternal manner he had been received amongst them , he being a perfect stranger . He also thanked them for their kindly sympathy , and hoped with God ' s blessing soon to recover from his partial loss of sight . The toast of the
W . M . elect was tho next on the list ; this was cordially received , tho W . M . congratulating Bro . Stroud on his recovery from the effects of his late accident ( by which his ankle was broken ) ; he had the hearty sympathy of every member of tho Lodge . In response Bro . Strond thanked the W . M . and brethren for tho cordial manner
in which his health had been received ; he assured them ho felt the dignity of the coining office , and trusted that his endeavour to dis . charge the duties of the chair would meet with tho approbation of the brethren . Ho al 30 thanked them very much for their kind sympathy with him in the accident which befel him . He would strive
to keep up the harmony of tho Lodge as his predecessors had done , and sincerely hoped that he might live to go out of the chair with the same credit as Bro . Free , the present W . M . ; if the same support was awarded him by the P . M . ' s and Officers of the Lodge as had been given the W . M . he felt sure that hia year of office would be
both an honourable and happy one . The P . M . ' s toast was next given , and was cordially received ; as also was the Officer ' s toast . To this lattor Bro . G . H . Clark responded . The Tyler ' s toast brought tho evening ' s proceedings to a close . Tho onjoymont of the evening was
much enhanced by tho excellent manner in which Bro . Sherwin Organist performed his duties as instrumentalist and vocalist , both qualifications being exorcised iu ( a very able mauuor ; Bros . Froo , Patrick , Stroud and Clark also rendered good service .
TOXTETH LODGE , No . 1356 . / T 1 HE members and frienda of this Lodge have just held their annual i- picnic at Llangollen . Leaving Birkenhead Great Western Station at twenty minutes past nine , Ruabon was reached in an hour . Wynnstay Park and the old Church having been visited , the party proceeded by train shortly after eleven , and reached Llangollen
at twenty minutes past eleven . Dinner and tea was served at the Royal Hotel , under the personal supervision of tho proprietor , Bro . James S . Shaw , the entire assembly , numbering 108 , expressing the greatest satisfaction with his admirablo catering and attention . During the afternoon visits were mado to tho various places of
interest , including a trip on the canal to the Horseshoe Falls , Chain Bridge , and Valley Cruci ' s Abbey . The return journey was commenced at twenty minutes to eight , and home was reached at a reasonable hour , after spending a most enjoyable day . Tho weather was all that could be desired . Tho arrangements wore executed by Bros , II . H . Hughes W . M ., and P . Lloyd I . G . who acted as Secretary .
I WHITWELL LODGE , No . 1390 .
rnHE installation of Bro . W . T . Lawrence as Worshipful Master JL took place at Millou , Barrow-in-Furness , Cumberland , on the 17 th ult ., in the presence of a large number of the Fraternity . The newly-installed Master subsequently entertained the brethren to a sumptuous banquet at the Ship Hotel . Bro . Lawrence is a native of
Newbury , and was for some years in Mr . H . B . Godwin's office . He left Newbury a few years ago for Barrow-in-Furness , where by perseverance he raised himself to the position he now occupies . He has for some years been Town Clerk , aud holds several other public offices .
ISLE OF AXHOLME LODGE . No . 1482 .
THE installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . W . Chamberlain , took p lace at the Lodge , Crowle , on Tuesday , tho 17 th ult . The ceremony was most successfully and impressively worked by Bro . H . T . Bellerby , the address at the close of the Lodge being given by Bro . F . D . Walker . There was a numerous gathering of the brethren ,
including representatives of Doncaster , Hull , Goole , and other neighbouring Lodges , and Bro . C . Blagbro , the well-known vocalist , from Leeds . After Lodge the brethren sat down to a banquet , when the usual toasts were honoured , aud an enjoyable evoning was most harmoniously spent .
DEE LODGE , No . 1516 .
HTIHERE was a large aud pleasant gathering of Freemasons at J Parkgate , on Thursday , tho 19 th ult ., the occasion being the installation of Bro . Geo . B . Richmond , of Chester , as Worship ful Master . Bro . Richmond was initiated in the Dee Lodge no longer ago than the year 1881 , but during the intervening period he has been such an energetic and devotednot to sav enthusiasticmember
, , that it is not surprising he has already attained to the proud position of W . M . For the same reason it was only to be expected that there should be a large muster on the occasion o £ his installation . The ceremony was performed , in the spacious school-room of the
Mostyn House Academy , kindly thrown open to tho brethren for the purpose by the Principal ( the Rev . F . Barratt ) , by Bro . S . W Ramsden , the Prov . Grand Secretary remarking that he had never Been it better done , while the charge waa delivered by Bro . Shaw .
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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
EGERTON LODGE , No . 1030 .
fpHE brethren of this Lodge had a most enjoyable picnic , accom' pauied by iheir wives and daughters , to Kudyard Lake , on the 19 th nit . Leaving Edgeley by the 9 " 55 a . m . train they arrived , after a short , but pleasant ran , at their destination about 11 o ' clock . An excellent . luncheon awaited them at tho itndvard Lake Hotel , to
which they did ample justice without auy but natures aids to appetite . Afterwards some repairod to tho lake or archery grounds , others to ramble in the beautiful woods , now so fair and fresh in tho welcome sunshine , of late so groat a stranger . All wero on pleasure bent , and ho would have been hard to please indeed who did not
enjoy this lovely day . Returning to the hotel about 4 p . m . tho worthy host excelled himself iu the excellent dinner he spread before his guests , who spared no effort to convince him that his elaborate attentions were not wasted . The usual loyal toasts and the health of the worthy W . M . wore submitted and responded to , and the health
and happiness of the ladies , of whom there was a goodly number , was honoured in right hearty Masonic Rtyle . Some excellent songs were rendered by our old friends Bro . Fred Gordon and his wife , in the way " we expect them to be . They wero most ably assisted at the piano by Bro . W . 0 . Pettit , who never fails in making himself a
favourite with all ; whilst happy Bro . Lissenden did his best to amuse with some really good topical and humorous songs , adding a charming ooncertina solo , aud he quite succeeded . Those who had tho pleasure of this enjoyable day have every reason to appreciate the unwearying services of the committee who conceived this " happy thought . " Their
best thanks are due to Bros . Cookson W . M ., Jas . W . Abbot , Abm . Pemberton , and Dr . Maclean , for the able and faultless manner in which it was carried through . The unanimous parting expression at tbe close of tbe " all too short a day " was the wisb for a " speedy return of our next merry meeting . " So mote it be!—Noitb verrons !—Cheshire News .
TEMPLE LODGE , No . 1094 .
rpHE members recently held their annual picnic , their destination I on the occasion being Freshfield , where they wero heartil y entertained by the manager of Jones ' s Hotel , Mr . Salisbury . The members and their lady friends left the Masouic Hall , Hopestreet , Liverpool , in waggonettes supplied by Bro . W . Pye S . W ., at
12 * 30 , and drove through Aintree to Sefton Church , which was kindly thrown open for their inspection by the vicar . The Wishing Well was also seen , after which the journey to Ince Wood , Form b y & c . The weather fortunately proved Que , and a very happy and pleasaut afternoon was spent , the party being under the efficient charge of
Bro . A . Alexander W . M ., supported by Bro 3 . W . Pye S . W ., G . Alexander J . W ., A . J . Lett S . D ., W . Sutherland J . D ., Dr . R . H . D . Johnson P . M ., R . C . Yelling P . M ., H . B . Jones P . M . Treasurer , J . Alexander Secretary , J . Veevers P . M . 594 , & c . Tho catering was excellent , and the party returned about half past ten .
UPTON LODGE . No . 1227
THE regular meeting took place at tho Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , on Thursday , the 19 th ultimo . There was a fair attendance of the members , Bro . C . J . Free the W . M . being abl y supported by Bros . J . Stroud S . W ., G . H . Clark J . W ., C . Gieseke P . M . Treasurer , A . W . Fenner P . M . Secretary , W . Hayward S . D .,
S . Toye J . D ., E . Hill I . G ., C . Schmidt W . S ., H . W . Sherwin Organist , P . M . ' s B . Picking and C . Patrick ; also Bros . W . J . Barnes , T . Taylor , M . Doerr , A . J . Millington , A . K . Tnrbefield , A . Christel , and others . The following wero amongst the Visitors : E . H . Dove 45 , C . Kramm 879 , C . Trotter 1238 , E . J . Farries 1305
B , Ede 1471 , T . Tyrrell 1743 , E . Larney 1883 , A . R . Lemaireof the John Williams Lodge , No . 2161 , New South Wales . The Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The agenda , which was a light one , directed the ballotting for a Mr . C . R . T . Reifenstein , which
proved unanimous ; that gentleman , as also Mr . Robert Everett , who was ballotted for at the previous meeting , being in attendance , were regularly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft by the W . M . Bro . J . Stroud the S . W . was next elected W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Gieseke was unanimously re-elected Treasurer ,
Bro Bowler Tyler . The Auditors were appointed . A P . M . ' s jewel was cordially awarded Bro . C . J . Free for tbe excellent manner he had discharged his duties as W . M . for the past year . This concluding the business , the Lodgo was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , which was served in the usual excellent manner by the
indefatigable manager of the Hotel ( Mr . Glover . ) The usual loyal toasts were given and responded to . Bro . Patrick P . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M ., said the Upton Lodge never had a brother in the chair who had the interests of the Lodge more at heart than Bro . Free . He had worked very hard for the
Lodge in times gone by ; and he had given every satisfaction as W . M . This the brethren could amply testify . He was glad there were good signs of success for the future of the Lodge , and concluded by congratulating the W . M . on the successful termination of his year of office . Bro . Free replied ; he thanked the P . M . ' s for
their able support during his term of office ; also each officer of the Lodge for the able manner they had performed their respective duties ; he was glad there were signs of coming prosperity , and trusted the hopes of the members would soon bo realised ; he was proud to bold the position of W . M . of a Lodge where the
brethren worked so harmoniously together . The Initiates was next g iven , and in response Bro . Everett assured the brethren that he would endeavour to make himself an efficient member of the Craft ; he was very proud of being a Freemason , and would do his best to up hold the dignity of the brotherhood . Bro . Reifenstein , in a brief speech , also thanked the brethren , and promised to try and
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make himself a worthy member of the Lodge . The toast of the Visitors was next honoured . The Worshipful Master paid a compli . moot to each . More especially to the brother from New South Wales , Brother Lemairo , ho was pleased to give a cordial ami fraternal welcome . Ho had come a long journey to obtain
the best London medical advice for his failing sight . Ho ( the W . M . ) sincerely hopod , and indoed it was tho earnest wish of every member present that Bro . Lemairo would soon derive benefit from the valuable skill of such au eminent oculist as Dr . Conper , who they wore given to understand was attending him .
The Visitors , in reply , thanked the W . M . and brethren for the hospitable manner in which they had been received at tho festive board . Bro . Lomaire , in response , begged to assure the W . M . and brethren that ho was very proud of tho honour they had done him that evening . Theirs was the first Lodgo he had visited in England
since leaving his native land , and he should take with him on his retni'n a vivid recollection of the warm and fraternal manner he had been received amongst them , he being a perfect stranger . He also thanked them for their kindly sympathy , and hoped with God ' s blessing soon to recover from his partial loss of sight . The toast of the
W . M . elect was tho next on the list ; this was cordially received , tho W . M . congratulating Bro . Stroud on his recovery from the effects of his late accident ( by which his ankle was broken ) ; he had the hearty sympathy of every member of tho Lodge . In response Bro . Strond thanked the W . M . and brethren for tho cordial manner
in which his health had been received ; he assured them ho felt the dignity of the coining office , and trusted that his endeavour to dis . charge the duties of the chair would meet with tho approbation of the brethren . Ho al 30 thanked them very much for their kind sympathy with him in the accident which befel him . He would strive
to keep up the harmony of tho Lodge as his predecessors had done , and sincerely hoped that he might live to go out of the chair with the same credit as Bro . Free , the present W . M . ; if the same support was awarded him by the P . M . ' s and Officers of the Lodge as had been given the W . M . he felt sure that hia year of office would be
both an honourable and happy one . The P . M . ' s toast was next given , and was cordially received ; as also was the Officer ' s toast . To this lattor Bro . G . H . Clark responded . The Tyler ' s toast brought tho evening ' s proceedings to a close . Tho onjoymont of the evening was
much enhanced by tho excellent manner in which Bro . Sherwin Organist performed his duties as instrumentalist and vocalist , both qualifications being exorcised iu ( a very able mauuor ; Bros . Froo , Patrick , Stroud and Clark also rendered good service .
TOXTETH LODGE , No . 1356 . / T 1 HE members and frienda of this Lodge have just held their annual i- picnic at Llangollen . Leaving Birkenhead Great Western Station at twenty minutes past nine , Ruabon was reached in an hour . Wynnstay Park and the old Church having been visited , the party proceeded by train shortly after eleven , and reached Llangollen
at twenty minutes past eleven . Dinner and tea was served at the Royal Hotel , under the personal supervision of tho proprietor , Bro . James S . Shaw , the entire assembly , numbering 108 , expressing the greatest satisfaction with his admirablo catering and attention . During the afternoon visits were mado to tho various places of
interest , including a trip on the canal to the Horseshoe Falls , Chain Bridge , and Valley Cruci ' s Abbey . The return journey was commenced at twenty minutes to eight , and home was reached at a reasonable hour , after spending a most enjoyable day . Tho weather was all that could be desired . Tho arrangements wore executed by Bros , II . H . Hughes W . M ., and P . Lloyd I . G . who acted as Secretary .
I WHITWELL LODGE , No . 1390 .
rnHE installation of Bro . W . T . Lawrence as Worshipful Master JL took place at Millou , Barrow-in-Furness , Cumberland , on the 17 th ult ., in the presence of a large number of the Fraternity . The newly-installed Master subsequently entertained the brethren to a sumptuous banquet at the Ship Hotel . Bro . Lawrence is a native of
Newbury , and was for some years in Mr . H . B . Godwin's office . He left Newbury a few years ago for Barrow-in-Furness , where by perseverance he raised himself to the position he now occupies . He has for some years been Town Clerk , aud holds several other public offices .
ISLE OF AXHOLME LODGE . No . 1482 .
THE installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . W . Chamberlain , took p lace at the Lodge , Crowle , on Tuesday , tho 17 th ult . The ceremony was most successfully and impressively worked by Bro . H . T . Bellerby , the address at the close of the Lodge being given by Bro . F . D . Walker . There was a numerous gathering of the brethren ,
including representatives of Doncaster , Hull , Goole , and other neighbouring Lodges , and Bro . C . Blagbro , the well-known vocalist , from Leeds . After Lodge the brethren sat down to a banquet , when the usual toasts were honoured , aud an enjoyable evoning was most harmoniously spent .
DEE LODGE , No . 1516 .
HTIHERE was a large aud pleasant gathering of Freemasons at J Parkgate , on Thursday , tho 19 th ult ., the occasion being the installation of Bro . Geo . B . Richmond , of Chester , as Worship ful Master . Bro . Richmond was initiated in the Dee Lodge no longer ago than the year 1881 , but during the intervening period he has been such an energetic and devotednot to sav enthusiasticmember
, , that it is not surprising he has already attained to the proud position of W . M . For the same reason it was only to be expected that there should be a large muster on the occasion o £ his installation . The ceremony was performed , in the spacious school-room of the
Mostyn House Academy , kindly thrown open to tho brethren for the purpose by the Principal ( the Rev . F . Barratt ) , by Bro . S . W Ramsden , the Prov . Grand Secretary remarking that he had never Been it better done , while the charge waa delivered by Bro . Shaw .