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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Cheshire.
PROV . GRAND LODGE OF CHESHIRE .
STOCKPORT , in a very strict sense , was en fete on Wednesday , iho 17 th inst . The occasion was the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodgo of Cheshire , and tlie good old borough by outward and visible signs
laid out itscll to give tho Craft a right hearty and enthusiastic welcome . It is now 11 years since the annual meeting of the Province was held here , but the inhabitants will havo a vivid recollection of tho visit of tho Cheshire Masons
on the occasion of tho laying of the foundation stone of the now completed Technical School by the then Lord Mayor of London . The scene on that occasion was ono which will
be long remembered . Each aud ah did their best to make it a complete success , and for once tho Masonic body seemed to seize and ensure the sympathy of the great mass of the outside world . On that occasion tho Provincial Grand
Master , Lord Egerton of Tatton , was nofc present , but his place was ably taken by Bro . Polydoro do Keyser , Lord Mayor of London , Graud Steward of England , and his Lordship was supported by the Fraternity in a manner worthy tho greafc cause the public generally had met to
promote . At Hyde , last year , a very hearty invitation was extended by the Stockport brethren to meet in that town , and although there were other claimants for tho honour , the Provincial Grand Master , with tho concurrence of the Provincial Grand Lodgo , unanimously assented . The
place of meeting was the Mechanics' Institution , in Wellington-road , and the different Lodges in the town made every provision for the comfort of the brethren from various parts of Cheshire , who assembled in great force . Flags floated from the Parish Church and other public
buildings , aud there vvas also a profuse display of bunting in every direction . The brethren began to arrive between 11 and 12 , and about a quarter to one the Provincial Grand Master , Lord Egerton of Tatton , entered , and he and the Provincial Officers were received with tho honour due to
their rank . In the absence of his honour Bro . Sir Horatio Lloyd , Bro . J . H . Bellyse acted as Deputy Provincial Grand Master . There was a large attendance . The roll of Provincial Grand Officers and also of Lodges was called . The accounts , of which a copy had been sent to each Lodge ,
were submitted by Bro . T . E . Mason and approved . In his address , tbe Provincial Grand Master said he was happy to see that in the old town of Stockport the Provincial Grand Lodge had received so cordial a welcome . Eleven years had elapsed since the Provincial Grand Lodge visited
Stockport . During that time , though he had no actual statistics , he was aware that Masonry had made considerable progress in the Province , and he congratulated the brethren upon the large attendance , and the interest they had shown in the gathering . He was happy to know that
during the past year there had been two new Lodges , one consecrated and the other shortly to be consecrated , namely , one at Alderley Edge and the other at Hoylake . There had also been a large increase in the number of members , from 1688 to 1737 . He was glad to see that there was a
gradual and steady increase , and he hoped thafc increase might be maintained . Ho had nob been in fche enjoyment of sufficiently good health to go about the Province very much , but he had had the pleasure of consecrating one Lodge afc Alderley , and he was happy to bear from the
Prov . Grand Secretary that that Officer had visited all the Lodges in the Province , and could present a good report of them , both of their working and general prosperity . There was one Lodge which seemed to be in a declining state , and it might be desirable perhaps if the Secretary , the Wardens ,
and the Registrar should visit the Lodge , and ascertain what were the causes to produce that decline . He thought they would agree with him that the Treasurer ' s accounts were fairly satisfactory . The report they had just heard as to the Fund of Benevolence was also satisfactory . In
order that this fund should receive due recognition , the recommendation had been made that charit y representatives should be elected in every Lodge in October of each year .
They would represent each Lodge at the meetings of the committee , and he hoped by that means greater zeal and interest would be shown in promoting the interests of the funds in that Province . He must remind them that
Masons were judged by the outside world , and the reason of their existence should be shown ^ b y the maintenance of their splendid Charities , and they must remember that those Institutions should be maintained b y the unanimous support of the brethren in each Province of England .
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Cheshire.
A fter referring to various matters , of interest onl y to Masons , his lordship thanked them for tho support he had received during tho past year . He again regretted that his services during the past year had not been all that he could wish , bnt if his health permitted he would do all that he
could in tho coming year to promote tho spread of Masonry in that Province , and ho trusted next year , if spared to address them , ho would havo still further cause to congratnlate the brethren on the spread of Masonry . Tho Provincial Grand Lodge had on several occasions visited
the large towns of Stockport , Crewe , & c , but another largo town , Runcorn , had only been visited once . It was a good centre , and one very suitable for fcho holding of Provincial Grand Lodge , and ho should wish Runcorn to bo selected as tbe meeting place of tbo next Lodge . Bro . George Moss
and other Officers extended a warm invitation to the Provincial Grand Lodge to visit Runcorn in 1891 . Bro . E . G Parker P . G . P . expressed a hope that in the following year Lymm would receive every consideration . This was sup . ported by Bro . I . H . Evans P . G . Standard Bearer . Brother
Dawson I . P . M . Unanimity , Stockport , said ho had tho pleasure to propose Bro . James Cookson as Provincial Grand Treasurer . Thoy had received a circular in support
of his candidature , and in addition to his numerous qualifications they would see that he was a generous supporter of the different Charities . Ho was supported by every P . M . in Stockport , and by nearly 100 others , members of Lod ges
and Provincial Officers . Bro . Herbert Finch P . P . G . D . C , in seconding the nomination , said that distinction was what he mig ht call " tbe blue ribbon" of Craft honours . No man conld have better credentials , and his goodness as a Mason was only exceeded by his qualities as a citizen . Bro . Lees P . P . G . S . supported the nomination . They could
not have a better representative , nor one who would do his duties more efficiently . Bro . Cookson , who was received with a hearty round of applause , duly acknowledged the high compliment , and hoped that they would havo no cause to regret having elected him Grand Treasurer of the
Province . Bro . H . Finch P . P . G . D . C . proposed as auditors Bros . Captain Gilbody P . G . J . W ., Ramsay P . P . G . D ., Major Preston P . P . S . W ., Wildgoose P . P . G . T ., and T . E . Gibson P . P . G . T . Bro . Hammond Danby seconded , and Brother Howard supported , and the motion was carried unanimously .
Bro . Salmon proposed , and Captain Gilbody seconded , the appointment of Bro . the Hon . Tatton Egerton , M . P ., Bro . John Clayton , and Bro . J . H . Bellyse as trustees of tho Fund of Benevolence . A Charity jewel was conferred on Bro . Joseph H . Wild W . M . Zetland Lodge , No . 587 . The Provincial Grand Master then invested his Officers , as
follow : — Bro . James Salmon 429 ... ... Senior Warden John Clayton ... ... Junior Warden Eev . E . Hodgson j Chaplains Rev . Arthur Symonds ... ... ) r
James Cookson 287 ... ... Treasurer Herbert Finch 104 ... ... Kegistrar E . Newhouse ... ... Secretary James Hepworth ) Senior D Thomas Ward 428 ... ... j
George McClelland 257 ... j Jmim DmooriB John Smith 323 ... ... ) William Dunn 979 ... ... Sup . of Works H . Browne ... ... Dir . of Cers . Samuel N . Brooks 361 ... ... Dep . Dir . of Cors .
Thomas Knowles 721 ... ... Assist . Dir . of Cors . John Gleavo Adams 477 ... Sword Bearer Henry Edward Hey wood ... 1 StancJard Bearera John Peter Bardsley ... ... )
Eobert W . Baker 1136 ... ... Organist Arthur Lawley 2368 ... ... Assist . Secretary William Astle 257 ... ... Pursuivant George Bowen W . M . 2144 ... Assist . Pursuivant Jervis Hudson 287
Sidney May 322 N Dumville Fairbrother 322 ... Sfcewards Edward Taylor 323 ... ... f Joseph Fox 104 ... ... j George Eoberts 257 ... ... ' Stephen Smith ... ... Tyler
Prior to closing tho Lodge , the Provincial Grand Master referred to the loss which Masonry had sustained in the death of the Pro Grand Master tbe Earl of Carnarvon , who for many years had been so nseful to his conntry and a great ornament to Masonry . He hoped that tut
Masons would set np some memorial to place on record services he had rendered to Masonry for so many years . The brethren then joined in procession , and at three o ' clooki headed by the splendid band of tho 4 th V . B . C . Reg iment , conducted by Bandmaster M . Fletcher , they proceeded
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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Cheshire.
PROV . GRAND LODGE OF CHESHIRE .
STOCKPORT , in a very strict sense , was en fete on Wednesday , iho 17 th inst . The occasion was the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodgo of Cheshire , and tlie good old borough by outward and visible signs
laid out itscll to give tho Craft a right hearty and enthusiastic welcome . It is now 11 years since the annual meeting of the Province was held here , but the inhabitants will havo a vivid recollection of tho visit of tho Cheshire Masons
on the occasion of tho laying of the foundation stone of the now completed Technical School by the then Lord Mayor of London . The scene on that occasion was ono which will
be long remembered . Each aud ah did their best to make it a complete success , and for once tho Masonic body seemed to seize and ensure the sympathy of the great mass of the outside world . On that occasion tho Provincial Grand
Master , Lord Egerton of Tatton , was nofc present , but his place was ably taken by Bro . Polydoro do Keyser , Lord Mayor of London , Graud Steward of England , and his Lordship was supported by the Fraternity in a manner worthy tho greafc cause the public generally had met to
promote . At Hyde , last year , a very hearty invitation was extended by the Stockport brethren to meet in that town , and although there were other claimants for tho honour , the Provincial Grand Master , with tho concurrence of the Provincial Grand Lodgo , unanimously assented . The
place of meeting was the Mechanics' Institution , in Wellington-road , and the different Lodges in the town made every provision for the comfort of the brethren from various parts of Cheshire , who assembled in great force . Flags floated from the Parish Church and other public
buildings , aud there vvas also a profuse display of bunting in every direction . The brethren began to arrive between 11 and 12 , and about a quarter to one the Provincial Grand Master , Lord Egerton of Tatton , entered , and he and the Provincial Officers were received with tho honour due to
their rank . In the absence of his honour Bro . Sir Horatio Lloyd , Bro . J . H . Bellyse acted as Deputy Provincial Grand Master . There was a large attendance . The roll of Provincial Grand Officers and also of Lodges was called . The accounts , of which a copy had been sent to each Lodge ,
were submitted by Bro . T . E . Mason and approved . In his address , tbe Provincial Grand Master said he was happy to see that in the old town of Stockport the Provincial Grand Lodge had received so cordial a welcome . Eleven years had elapsed since the Provincial Grand Lodge visited
Stockport . During that time , though he had no actual statistics , he was aware that Masonry had made considerable progress in the Province , and he congratulated the brethren upon the large attendance , and the interest they had shown in the gathering . He was happy to know that
during the past year there had been two new Lodges , one consecrated and the other shortly to be consecrated , namely , one at Alderley Edge and the other at Hoylake . There had also been a large increase in the number of members , from 1688 to 1737 . He was glad to see that there was a
gradual and steady increase , and he hoped thafc increase might be maintained . Ho had nob been in fche enjoyment of sufficiently good health to go about the Province very much , but he had had the pleasure of consecrating one Lodge afc Alderley , and he was happy to bear from the
Prov . Grand Secretary that that Officer had visited all the Lodges in the Province , and could present a good report of them , both of their working and general prosperity . There was one Lodge which seemed to be in a declining state , and it might be desirable perhaps if the Secretary , the Wardens ,
and the Registrar should visit the Lodge , and ascertain what were the causes to produce that decline . He thought they would agree with him that the Treasurer ' s accounts were fairly satisfactory . The report they had just heard as to the Fund of Benevolence was also satisfactory . In
order that this fund should receive due recognition , the recommendation had been made that charit y representatives should be elected in every Lodge in October of each year .
They would represent each Lodge at the meetings of the committee , and he hoped by that means greater zeal and interest would be shown in promoting the interests of the funds in that Province . He must remind them that
Masons were judged by the outside world , and the reason of their existence should be shown ^ b y the maintenance of their splendid Charities , and they must remember that those Institutions should be maintained b y the unanimous support of the brethren in each Province of England .
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Cheshire.
A fter referring to various matters , of interest onl y to Masons , his lordship thanked them for tho support he had received during tho past year . He again regretted that his services during the past year had not been all that he could wish , bnt if his health permitted he would do all that he
could in tho coming year to promote tho spread of Masonry in that Province , and ho trusted next year , if spared to address them , ho would havo still further cause to congratnlate the brethren on the spread of Masonry . Tho Provincial Grand Lodge had on several occasions visited
the large towns of Stockport , Crewe , & c , but another largo town , Runcorn , had only been visited once . It was a good centre , and one very suitable for fcho holding of Provincial Grand Lodge , and ho should wish Runcorn to bo selected as tbe meeting place of tbo next Lodge . Bro . George Moss
and other Officers extended a warm invitation to the Provincial Grand Lodge to visit Runcorn in 1891 . Bro . E . G Parker P . G . P . expressed a hope that in the following year Lymm would receive every consideration . This was sup . ported by Bro . I . H . Evans P . G . Standard Bearer . Brother
Dawson I . P . M . Unanimity , Stockport , said ho had tho pleasure to propose Bro . James Cookson as Provincial Grand Treasurer . Thoy had received a circular in support
of his candidature , and in addition to his numerous qualifications they would see that he was a generous supporter of the different Charities . Ho was supported by every P . M . in Stockport , and by nearly 100 others , members of Lod ges
and Provincial Officers . Bro . Herbert Finch P . P . G . D . C , in seconding the nomination , said that distinction was what he mig ht call " tbe blue ribbon" of Craft honours . No man conld have better credentials , and his goodness as a Mason was only exceeded by his qualities as a citizen . Bro . Lees P . P . G . S . supported the nomination . They could
not have a better representative , nor one who would do his duties more efficiently . Bro . Cookson , who was received with a hearty round of applause , duly acknowledged the high compliment , and hoped that they would havo no cause to regret having elected him Grand Treasurer of the
Province . Bro . H . Finch P . P . G . D . C . proposed as auditors Bros . Captain Gilbody P . G . J . W ., Ramsay P . P . G . D ., Major Preston P . P . S . W ., Wildgoose P . P . G . T ., and T . E . Gibson P . P . G . T . Bro . Hammond Danby seconded , and Brother Howard supported , and the motion was carried unanimously .
Bro . Salmon proposed , and Captain Gilbody seconded , the appointment of Bro . the Hon . Tatton Egerton , M . P ., Bro . John Clayton , and Bro . J . H . Bellyse as trustees of tho Fund of Benevolence . A Charity jewel was conferred on Bro . Joseph H . Wild W . M . Zetland Lodge , No . 587 . The Provincial Grand Master then invested his Officers , as
follow : — Bro . James Salmon 429 ... ... Senior Warden John Clayton ... ... Junior Warden Eev . E . Hodgson j Chaplains Rev . Arthur Symonds ... ... ) r
James Cookson 287 ... ... Treasurer Herbert Finch 104 ... ... Kegistrar E . Newhouse ... ... Secretary James Hepworth ) Senior D Thomas Ward 428 ... ... j
George McClelland 257 ... j Jmim DmooriB John Smith 323 ... ... ) William Dunn 979 ... ... Sup . of Works H . Browne ... ... Dir . of Cers . Samuel N . Brooks 361 ... ... Dep . Dir . of Cors .
Thomas Knowles 721 ... ... Assist . Dir . of Cors . John Gleavo Adams 477 ... Sword Bearer Henry Edward Hey wood ... 1 StancJard Bearera John Peter Bardsley ... ... )
Eobert W . Baker 1136 ... ... Organist Arthur Lawley 2368 ... ... Assist . Secretary William Astle 257 ... ... Pursuivant George Bowen W . M . 2144 ... Assist . Pursuivant Jervis Hudson 287
Sidney May 322 N Dumville Fairbrother 322 ... Sfcewards Edward Taylor 323 ... ... f Joseph Fox 104 ... ... j George Eoberts 257 ... ... ' Stephen Smith ... ... Tyler
Prior to closing tho Lodge , the Provincial Grand Master referred to the loss which Masonry had sustained in the death of the Pro Grand Master tbe Earl of Carnarvon , who for many years had been so nseful to his conntry and a great ornament to Masonry . He hoped that tut
Masons would set np some memorial to place on record services he had rendered to Masonry for so many years . The brethren then joined in procession , and at three o ' clooki headed by the splendid band of tho 4 th V . B . C . Reg iment , conducted by Bandmaster M . Fletcher , they proceeded