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Provincial Grand Loelge of Cheshire 43 " Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall 43 = Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire 432 Provincial Grand Chapter o £ Worcestershire 433 Consecration of the Orpheus Chapter , No . 1706 433 Consecration of the Sanelown Loelge , No . iSfig , Sundown ( l . W . ) 433 Consecration of the Snowdonia Mark Lodge , No . 259 434 Consecration of King Charles the Martyr Mark Lodge , No . 267 434
Royal Cumberland Lodge , No . 41 , Bath 434 A Mason ' s Examination 434 Ireland 435 Cryptic Masonrv 435 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 435 The Grand Master at the Mansion House 435 Reviews 435 Masonic Notes and Queries 435 LEADERS 43 * r
CORRESPONDENCEThe Grand Officers' "Toast . " ....: 437 The State of Freemasonry in France 437 The Un-Masonic Trial 437 The Lau- Grand Secretary 437 Itinerant Masons 437 The Next Elections 437
Mark Masonry 437 REPORTS or MASONMC MEETINGSCraft Masonry 43 ^ Royal Arch 43 § Literary , Art , anel Antiquarian Notes 438 Masonic and General Tidings 43 Q Lodge Meetings for Next Week 440 Advertisements I ., 11 ., 440
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cheshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CHESHIRE .
As we briefly stated in the Freemason of last Saturday , the annual Provincial Grand Loelge of Cheshire was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Runcorn , the Rt . Hon . Lord de Tabley , R . W . P . G . M ., presiding . There was a very large and influential gathering ,
between 300 and 400 of the brethren being present . The rulers of the Craft mustereel in strong force . The mystic Order has made rapid progress in Cheshire during the last few years . The different lodges in the province have greatly increased their numbers , and the principles on which Freemasonry is founded have received considerable impetus . The Charitable Institutions , which
form a marked feature of the Craft , are most admirably supported . The genial rule of Lord de Tabley , now extending over many years , has stimulated the brethren to renewed exertions . It is intended to present his lordship with a portrait-of himself , painted b y one of the chief artists of the day , in recognition of his great services to the province , and in commemoration of his seventieth
birthday . Among the brethren present were Bros , the Hon . Wilbraham Egerton , M . P ., R . W . D . P . G . M . ; Rev . Spencer Stanhope , G . C . of England ; Henry Bulley , P . G . S . B . England ; V . Arthur Dickson , P . P . J . G . W . ; I . P . Piatt , P . P G . J . W . ; Henry Howard , P . PiG . I . D . ; " Wm . Nickton , P . P . G . ! . U . j C . J . Howard , P . P . J . G . W . ; James Salmon , P . P . S . G ' . D . ; VV . Matthews , P . P . G . D . of C ; | . VV .
Wilkinson , P . P . S . G . D . ; T . Smith , P . P . S . G . D . ; H . Finch P . G . D . of C ; G . Burrows , P . P . G . J . D . ; T . Clark , P . G , S . of W . W . Lane ; T . Chesworth , P . P . G . D . of C . W . B . Ackcrley , P . G . J . W . W . Lancashire ; G . H . Hoi den , P . G . S . B . ; Rev . J . Cuming Macdona , P . G . C . ; P Wadsworth , P . P . G . A . D . of C ; W . S . Sutton , PP . 1 G . W . ; Rev . R . Hodgson , P . G . C ; K . C . Cooper , P . P . G . S . B
W . Lancashire ; W . Harrison , P . G . S . W . ; K . C . Mellor , P . P . G . J . D . ; F . K . Stevenson , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Leigh , P . G . S . ; W . Booth , P . G . S . ; T . Manvood , P . P . G . J . W . ; W . Eardley , P . P . G . D . of C . ; H . Williams , P . G . A . D . of C . ; J . K . Green , P . G . S . ; G . Barlow , P . P . G . O . ; F . Jackson , jun . ; P . G . Treas . ; W . Fair , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Cavanah , P . P . G . A . D . of C ; lohn Bowes , P . P . G . l . W .: lohn
Hibbert , P . G . Reg . ; H . Jackson , P . G . Sec ; 1 . Tomlinson , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . A . Collinson , P . P . P . P . G . D . of C . West Lancashire ; Rev . G . F . Dean , P . G . C ; 13 . Beales , P . P . G . J . W . ; T . H . Kirk , P . P . G . O . ; W . Nicholls , P . P . G . P . ; Wm . Greatorex , P . P . G . P . ; E . H . Griffiths , P . G . Sec ; A . E . Cokayne , P . P . G . S . B ., & c ; W . Starrs , W . M . 334 ; J . B . Mackenzie
W . M . lfioo ; D . Sutton , W . M . S 36 ; C Titherley , W . M . 1350 ; E . Furnival , W . M . 36 S ; A . Tunnidiff , YV . M . 203 ; I . Wagstaff , W . M . 320 ; J . S . Graham , W . M . oS ; J . Wood , W . M . 3015 L . D . Bradbury , W . M . 322 ; G . Kinson , 323 ; !• F . Roundthwait , W ., \ f . 42 S ; J . Smith , W . M . 10 SS ; R . Garside , W . M . 140 S ; J . Hamilton , W . M . 1045 ; J . E . Steward , W . M . 336 ; T . A . Ryder , W . M . 1357 ; H . Kinder , W . M . 320 ; R . Barker , W . M . 461 ; F . Thompson
W . M . 447 ; W . Ashley Clayton , W . M . ^ 37 ; W . Mellor , W . M . 75 S ; T . Gregory , W . M . C 05 ; G . Phillips , 12 S 0 ; E . G . Parker , W . M . 15115 ; \) . Kinsey , W . M . 041 ; B . R . Leech , W . M . 295 ; J . Roberts , P . M . 324 ; J . H . Johnston , P . M . 1350 and 477 ; J . G . Adams , P . M . 477 ; J . Andrew , P . M . 1213 ; W . Milner , P . M . 537 ; J . W . Wareing , P . M . 13 S 4 ; T , Wilkinson , P . M . 1126 ; R . Bowden , P . M . 336 ; W . Leigh , P . M . 941 ; | . S . Nixson , P . M . 293 ; C . Britnor , P . M . 320 ; W . Pritchard , P . M . 323 ; J . Blackhurst , P . M . 070 ; J . W . R . Fowler , P . M . SG and 1384 ; R . Hughes , P , M . 10 SS ; A . Ogden , P . M . S 9 ; J . Warsnut , P . M . 322 ; . ! . Eaton , P . M . 430 ; \ . Gee , P . M . S 30 ; W . Hague , P . M .
& 30 ; J . RadclilTe-, P . M . S 30 ; J . H . Burton , P . M . 430 ; J . A . smith . P . M . 430 ; K . N . Banks , 425 and 428 ; A . Buck , E- - » J Clayton , P . M . So ; M . Stafford , P . M , 3 C 1 ; J , IJutton , P . M . 1576 and 477 ; D . Eraser , P . M . 477 ; S . Jones , P . M . 477 ; H . Kenyon , P . M . 1045 ; S . Andrew , P . M . 830 ; G . G . Wotton , P . M . 1565 ; W . H . Piatt , P . M . S 30 . w . Bennett , P . M . 477 ; 1 . Buckley , P . M . S 30 ; T . D . Simcock , P . M . 1350 ; C .
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Hill , 323 ; J . Needham , 295 ; J . Fotherrjill , No . 24 S and 1154 ; John C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ( breemason ); J . Huneford , S . W . 10 SS ; J . Dyson , S . W . 140 S ; S . Thompson , S . W . 1045 ; H . Jones , S . W . 12 S 9 ; T . Walton , S . VV . 3 6 S ; W . Kenworthy , S . W . 89 ; J . Higginbottom , S . W . 361 ; J . A . Garforth , S . VV . 430 ; A . E . ' Covensey , S . W . C 05 ; R . Blakehurst , S . W . 2 S 7 ; J . H . Bellyse , S . W . 293 ; Thomas Burrows , S . W . 104 ; I . Burgess ,
S . W . 320 ; W . Marquis , S . W . 537 ; H . J . Lloyd , S . W . 721 ; J . G . Parker , S . W . 1276 ; Win . Jones , S . W . 1576 ; H . Balshaw , J . W . 1565 ; H . Knott , J . W . 324 ; W . Wardie , J . W . 320 ; R . Finlow , j . W . 3 6 S ; G . Moss , J . W . 75 S ; WnvBayliss , J . W . 10 S 5 ; J . Burgess , J . W . 140 S ; W . Sandford , J . W . 293 ; H . Chesworth , J . W . 1576 ; E . H . Gill , 13 S 4 ; D . Gill , 13 S 4 ; W . Lumb , 979 ; W . H . Brown , jun ., 322 ; W . Roberts , 12 S 9 ; T . Forkinsfton ,
104 ; G . Bowden , 336 ; C . Francis , 605 ; J . R . Simon , Sec . 605 ; G . Purvor , J . D . 13 S 4 ; J . Kenworthy , J . D . 1565 ; G . Roberts , 75 S ; T . Thomley , J . D . 2 S 7 ; O . Jones , J . D . G 05 ; W . Groves , 15 G 5 ; Isaac Jacobs , 1576 ; J . Wood , 104 ; F . Little , 1565 ; W . Westwall , S . D . 157 G ; John Wallworth , S . D . 1576 ; Charles S . Dean , S . D . 12 S 9 ; Samuel Wild , 361 ; VV . Hopkinson , J . D . 477 ; T . R . Turner , 157 G ; R . Andrews , Sec . 33 G ; S . W .
Ramsden , Sec . 425 ; J . J . Waterworth , 75 S ; R . Oldbury , Sec . 75 S ; R . Roberts , 75 S ; G . Naylor , 104 ; VV . G . Lea , 75 S ; J . Butler , 430 ; VV . Catterall , 2 S 7 ; S . Flitcroft , S 30 ; VV . Thornley , S 30 ; R . Hall , S 30 ; G . Dewsnap , S 30 ; J . H . Bowker , S 30 ; D . Brickby , S 30 ; J . Rayner , 465 ; T . Domville , 10 S ; VV . Foster , 1576 ; VV . Wood , 13 S 4 ; J . Patten , 1384 ; J . Wilson , 13 S 4 ; A . Griffiths , 1357 ; J . Acton , 157 G ; R . Evans , sen ., 75 S
G . Hewitt , 75 S ; VV . Jackson . S . D . S 9 ; 'I . Hardintr 4 G 1 ; T . Munnerley , S . S . 157 ( 1 ; J- Bayliss , 1576 ; J . Preston , 104 ; A . Hickson , J . D . 537 ; J . Gould , 322 ; W . VV . Shelmerdine , Treas . 104 ; J . M . Jones , 721 ; M . Williams , 127 G ; A . Ferguson , S 30 ; R . Jones , 127 G ; J . M . Jones , 721 ; VV . Williams , 127 G : VV . Griffin , 15 G 5 ; [ . G . " Parker , S . W . 1276 ; P . Hockey , 127 G ; VV . Mat ' hias , 127 G ; J . Lawton , 1276 ; R . Gorst , 75 S ; VV . VV .
Morgan , jun ., 13 S 5 , and others . - The P . G . Lodge having been opened by the P . G . M . in solemn and ancient form , The P . G . SECRETARY , Bro . E . 11 . Griffiths , read letters of apology for non-attendance from Bro . Colonel Le Gendre Starkie , P . G . M . East Lancashire , and other P . G . officers .
The roll of the P . G . brethren and of the lodges in the province was called over , and it appeared that all the lodges were represented . The Ellesmcre Lodge ( 75 S ) had thirtyfive members in attendance , and the Warren Lodge , Liscard , 17 . There were in all 316 brethren present , exclusive of visitors . The minutes of the previous P . G . Lodge were read and confirmed .
Ihe P . G . M ., who was very warmly applauded , said he rose , according- to his usual custom , to address a few words to them on the present state of Masonry and its progress in the Province of Cheshire since the last time they met together . Of necessity , the words he addressed to them on occasions like that were mostly repetitions of what he had told them twelve months before ; and be was happy to think that that should be so , as it indicated that in the Province
of Cheshire they were going on quietly and harmoniously . ( Hear , hear . ) He must record his gratitude to T . G . A . O . T . U . for the large measure of prosperity He had seen fit to bestow upon the Craft during the past year . All he ( Lord de Tabley ) had to do was to congratulate the brethren of the Province of Cheshire on the steady and prosperous flow of Masonry ; and he must also congratulate them on the fact that there had bnpn nnthinrr to disturb flip
calm ripple or cloud the sunshine through wdiich they had passed during the year . He must also express his gratitude for the support which he had received from every lodge , and he met the Provincial Grand Lodge at Runcorn once more with extreme satisfaction . It was many years since he had visited that place , and the welcome which had been accorded to him was most gratifying to his feelings , and afforded a significant proof of the estimation in which the Craft was
held in Runcorn . He looked upon that magnificent assembly as a good augury of the prosperity of every individual lodge , and he was especially glad to find that so many were numerously represented—the Ellesmcre Lodge being especially so . ft was an old loelge in the province—it had done much for Freemasonry ; and he ( Lordde Tabley ) was glad to find himself once more under its hospitable banner . ( Hear , hear . ) He could assure them that his constant
endeavour would he to fulfil the great task which rested upon him as the head of that province , and so long as he lived he would continue to consider it the highest honour which could possibly be conferred upon him to devote his full health and strength to the discharge of his important duties . ( Great applause . ) The office of the P . G . Master of any division was not always a bed of roses , as there were many difficulties surrounding that position of which the
brethren outside were not aware . ( Hear , hear . ) One of the most trying duties of his appointment was the selection of Provincial Grand Lodge Officers , and he must remind the brethren that it was impossible for him to know every one who was entitled to the honour , and , therefore , after getting his information from the best sources , he was bound to exercise his own judgment without fear or favour . ( Hear ,
hear . ) He spoke as the Prov . Grand Master of Cheshire when he said that the choice of the Provincial Grand Officers rested entirely with himself and with no one else . He alone was responsible for the selection of officers , and he did this according to the best of his ability . He had always endeavoured to make his selections in this spirit , and would strive to do so till the end . His lordship then pointed out the importance of lodge returns being made at the proper
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time , and afterwards spoke of the importance of each member of the various lodges being fully acquainted with the Prov . Grand Lodge ' s bye-laws . The TREASURER , Bro . F . Jackson , said he had more than ordinary pleasure in presenting his annual statement of accounts . After paying off the sum borrowed from the bank in order to buy the scholarship in the Royal Masonic
Institution for Boys , they had now in the bank to their credit £ 214 , and JC 2 SO invested , all expenses except those of that meeting having been paid , including the amount voted for the expenses of the October elections . One of the lodges had neglected to pay its dues , but three had sent their payments too late to be entered . On the whole the payments from lodges had been more promptlv made than
previously , and he begged to thank the Secretaries and Treasurers for their aid . He would not name those lodges which had been late in their payments , but he would in all brotherly kindness once more ask Treasurers and Secretaries to send in their payments as per Prov . Grand byelaws , so as to save the Treasurer the labour of sitting up until midnight , on the eve of the Prov . Grand Lodge , in
order to make up his accounts . The Treasurer's statement was passed unanimously , and , on the motion of the P . G . M ., seconded by Bro . J . P . Pratt , P . P . J . G . W ., Bro . Jackson was re-appointed Treasurer for the ensuing year . The P . G . M . then invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : —
Bro . Hon . Wilbraham Egerton , M . P ., 7 p r n M 321 ( re-appointed ) ... > ej . u . ivi . ,, George William Latham , 321 ... Prov . G . S . W . „ Henry Hall , 140 S Prov . G . J . W . „ Rev . R . Hodgson , i 045 ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Chap . „ Rev . J . Cuming Macdona , 321 ... Prov . G . Chap . „ F . Jackson , 295 ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . G . Treas .
„ John Hibbert , 116 G ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Reg . ,, E . H . Griffiths , 293 ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Sec . „ John Clayton , 140 S Prov . G . S . D . „ Robt . Rigby , 75 S Prov . G . J . D . „ Stanhope Bull , 321 ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ Herbert Finch , 104 ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . D . C . ,, Joseph K . Digges , 75 S Prov . G . A . D . C .
„ Ihos . D . Simcock , 1357 Prov . G . S . B . „ Henry Collier , 104 Prov . G . Org . „ Henry Jackson , 33 G Prov . G . Purst . „ J . H . Holtaway , 477 ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Tyler . Bros " . VV . Mellor , J . II . Salkeld , George ) Moss , William Lyon , and J . C . > Prov . G . Stwds . Parkinson , 75 S j Bro . J . P . Pratt was ; elected Chairman of the Fund of
Benevolence for the ensuing year . The P . G . M . invested Bros . Wood , J . Dutton , P . M . 477 ; VV . Bennett , P . M . 477 ; Holden , Marwood , P . P . J . G . W ., Sutton , Marquis , and Piatt with the Charity jewel . On the motion of Bro . WOOD , seconded by Bro . DICKSON , the sum of 100 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Men and Women .
The P . G . M . announced his intention of holding Ins next P . G . Lodge at Macclesfield , and the lodge was then closed in solemn form . A special train , consisting of seven saloon carriages , conveyed the brethren from the eastern division of the province to and from Runcorn , the several contingents from Manchester , Ashton , Stalybridge , Hyde , Marple ,
Macclesfield , & c , meeting at Edgeley Station , Stockport . Amongst the representatives of local lodges were the following brethren : — The Combermere Lodge of Union , 295 : Bros . Leech , W . M . ; F . Jackson , P . G . T . ; Wadsworth , P . P . G . A . D . C ; Holden , P . G . S . B . ; Needham , P . M . ; Mason , I . G . ; Orme , and Burgess . Lodge of Unity , 267 : Bros . Slade , W . M . ; Cockayne , I . P . M . ; Williams , S . W . ( pro . tern . ); Booth , J . W . ;
and Astle , S . Unity Lodge , 321 : Bros . Wibraham Egerton , M . P ., Deputy P . G . M . ; G . VV . Latham , P . G . Deacon of England ; C . J . Howard , P . P . G . J . W . ; Rev . C . VV . Spencer-Stanhope , Grand Chaplain of England ; John Wood , P . G . S . W . ; Rev . J . C . Madona ( appointed P . G . Chaplain ) . St . John ' s Lodge , 104 : Bros . VV . Harrison , P . S . G . D . ; T . Burrows , S . W . ; H . Finch , P . G . Dir . of Cer . ; W . Booth , J . W ., P . G . Stwd . ; H . Collier , W . M . ( appointed P . G . Organist ); H . W . Mather , l . G . ; C . Pearson , Sec . ;
Joseph Wood , G . Naylcr , VV . VV . Shelmerdine , Treas . ; Joseph Fox , S . Stwd . ; T . Torkington , Major Preston , and VV . Cleave . Unanimity Lodge , 2 S 7 : Bros . R . Taylor , P . M . ; J . Leigh , W . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; VV . Greatorex , P . P . G . Pursuivant , Bladen ; and E . J . Edmontlson . Peace Lodge , 322 : Bros . J . C . Chctham , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; the Mavor of Stockport , S . VV . Wilkinson . P . P .
S . G . D . ; VV . Hickton , P . G . J . D . ; L . Bradbury , W . M . ; VV . H . Brown , jun ., J . VV ., P . G . Stwd . ; Gould , VV . Alcock , Worsnup , I . P . M . ; Kclham , and Biddelcy . Concord Lodge , 323 : Bros . G . Atkinson , W . M . ; VV . Pritchard , P . M . ; aud J . K . Green . Benevolence Lodge , 33 G : Bros . J . E . Steward , W . M . ; Jesse Tymm , S . VV . ; R . Bowden , ' P . M . ; G . F . Bowdon , P . M . ; and R . Jackson , P . M . ( appointedP . G . Pursuivant ) .
Oakwood Lodge , 1126 : Bros . Capt . Ballantine , W . M . ; Hy . Howard , P . P . J . G . D . ; Dr . Smith , P . P . J . G . U . ; and T . Wilkinson , P . M . The total lodges represented were .- Lodge of Unanimity , So ; Lodge of St . John , 104 ; Lodge of Unanimity , 287 ; The King ' s Friends' Lodge , 293 ; Combermere Lodge of Union , 295 ; Lodge of Loyalty , 320 ; Lodge of Unity , 321 ; Lodge of Peace , 322 ; Lodge of Concord , 323 ; Moira Lodge , 324 ; Loelge of Benevolence , 33 G ; Lodge of
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CONTENTS .
Provincial Grand Loelge of Cheshire 43 " Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall 43 = Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire 432 Provincial Grand Chapter o £ Worcestershire 433 Consecration of the Orpheus Chapter , No . 1706 433 Consecration of the Sanelown Loelge , No . iSfig , Sundown ( l . W . ) 433 Consecration of the Snowdonia Mark Lodge , No . 259 434 Consecration of King Charles the Martyr Mark Lodge , No . 267 434
Royal Cumberland Lodge , No . 41 , Bath 434 A Mason ' s Examination 434 Ireland 435 Cryptic Masonrv 435 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 435 The Grand Master at the Mansion House 435 Reviews 435 Masonic Notes and Queries 435 LEADERS 43 * r
CORRESPONDENCEThe Grand Officers' "Toast . " ....: 437 The State of Freemasonry in France 437 The Un-Masonic Trial 437 The Lau- Grand Secretary 437 Itinerant Masons 437 The Next Elections 437
Mark Masonry 437 REPORTS or MASONMC MEETINGSCraft Masonry 43 ^ Royal Arch 43 § Literary , Art , anel Antiquarian Notes 438 Masonic and General Tidings 43 Q Lodge Meetings for Next Week 440 Advertisements I ., 11 ., 440
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cheshire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CHESHIRE .
As we briefly stated in the Freemason of last Saturday , the annual Provincial Grand Loelge of Cheshire was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Runcorn , the Rt . Hon . Lord de Tabley , R . W . P . G . M ., presiding . There was a very large and influential gathering ,
between 300 and 400 of the brethren being present . The rulers of the Craft mustereel in strong force . The mystic Order has made rapid progress in Cheshire during the last few years . The different lodges in the province have greatly increased their numbers , and the principles on which Freemasonry is founded have received considerable impetus . The Charitable Institutions , which
form a marked feature of the Craft , are most admirably supported . The genial rule of Lord de Tabley , now extending over many years , has stimulated the brethren to renewed exertions . It is intended to present his lordship with a portrait-of himself , painted b y one of the chief artists of the day , in recognition of his great services to the province , and in commemoration of his seventieth
birthday . Among the brethren present were Bros , the Hon . Wilbraham Egerton , M . P ., R . W . D . P . G . M . ; Rev . Spencer Stanhope , G . C . of England ; Henry Bulley , P . G . S . B . England ; V . Arthur Dickson , P . P . J . G . W . ; I . P . Piatt , P . P G . J . W . ; Henry Howard , P . PiG . I . D . ; " Wm . Nickton , P . P . G . ! . U . j C . J . Howard , P . P . J . G . W . ; James Salmon , P . P . S . G ' . D . ; VV . Matthews , P . P . G . D . of C ; | . VV .
Wilkinson , P . P . S . G . D . ; T . Smith , P . P . S . G . D . ; H . Finch P . G . D . of C ; G . Burrows , P . P . G . J . D . ; T . Clark , P . G , S . of W . W . Lane ; T . Chesworth , P . P . G . D . of C . W . B . Ackcrley , P . G . J . W . W . Lancashire ; G . H . Hoi den , P . G . S . B . ; Rev . J . Cuming Macdona , P . G . C . ; P Wadsworth , P . P . G . A . D . of C ; W . S . Sutton , PP . 1 G . W . ; Rev . R . Hodgson , P . G . C ; K . C . Cooper , P . P . G . S . B
W . Lancashire ; W . Harrison , P . G . S . W . ; K . C . Mellor , P . P . G . J . D . ; F . K . Stevenson , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Leigh , P . G . S . ; W . Booth , P . G . S . ; T . Manvood , P . P . G . J . W . ; W . Eardley , P . P . G . D . of C . ; H . Williams , P . G . A . D . of C . ; J . K . Green , P . G . S . ; G . Barlow , P . P . G . O . ; F . Jackson , jun . ; P . G . Treas . ; W . Fair , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Cavanah , P . P . G . A . D . of C ; lohn Bowes , P . P . G . l . W .: lohn
Hibbert , P . G . Reg . ; H . Jackson , P . G . Sec ; 1 . Tomlinson , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . A . Collinson , P . P . P . P . G . D . of C . West Lancashire ; Rev . G . F . Dean , P . G . C ; 13 . Beales , P . P . G . J . W . ; T . H . Kirk , P . P . G . O . ; W . Nicholls , P . P . G . P . ; Wm . Greatorex , P . P . G . P . ; E . H . Griffiths , P . G . Sec ; A . E . Cokayne , P . P . G . S . B ., & c ; W . Starrs , W . M . 334 ; J . B . Mackenzie
W . M . lfioo ; D . Sutton , W . M . S 36 ; C Titherley , W . M . 1350 ; E . Furnival , W . M . 36 S ; A . Tunnidiff , YV . M . 203 ; I . Wagstaff , W . M . 320 ; J . S . Graham , W . M . oS ; J . Wood , W . M . 3015 L . D . Bradbury , W . M . 322 ; G . Kinson , 323 ; !• F . Roundthwait , W ., \ f . 42 S ; J . Smith , W . M . 10 SS ; R . Garside , W . M . 140 S ; J . Hamilton , W . M . 1045 ; J . E . Steward , W . M . 336 ; T . A . Ryder , W . M . 1357 ; H . Kinder , W . M . 320 ; R . Barker , W . M . 461 ; F . Thompson
W . M . 447 ; W . Ashley Clayton , W . M . ^ 37 ; W . Mellor , W . M . 75 S ; T . Gregory , W . M . C 05 ; G . Phillips , 12 S 0 ; E . G . Parker , W . M . 15115 ; \) . Kinsey , W . M . 041 ; B . R . Leech , W . M . 295 ; J . Roberts , P . M . 324 ; J . H . Johnston , P . M . 1350 and 477 ; J . G . Adams , P . M . 477 ; J . Andrew , P . M . 1213 ; W . Milner , P . M . 537 ; J . W . Wareing , P . M . 13 S 4 ; T , Wilkinson , P . M . 1126 ; R . Bowden , P . M . 336 ; W . Leigh , P . M . 941 ; | . S . Nixson , P . M . 293 ; C . Britnor , P . M . 320 ; W . Pritchard , P . M . 323 ; J . Blackhurst , P . M . 070 ; J . W . R . Fowler , P . M . SG and 1384 ; R . Hughes , P , M . 10 SS ; A . Ogden , P . M . S 9 ; J . Warsnut , P . M . 322 ; . ! . Eaton , P . M . 430 ; \ . Gee , P . M . S 30 ; W . Hague , P . M .
& 30 ; J . RadclilTe-, P . M . S 30 ; J . H . Burton , P . M . 430 ; J . A . smith . P . M . 430 ; K . N . Banks , 425 and 428 ; A . Buck , E- - » J Clayton , P . M . So ; M . Stafford , P . M , 3 C 1 ; J , IJutton , P . M . 1576 and 477 ; D . Eraser , P . M . 477 ; S . Jones , P . M . 477 ; H . Kenyon , P . M . 1045 ; S . Andrew , P . M . 830 ; G . G . Wotton , P . M . 1565 ; W . H . Piatt , P . M . S 30 . w . Bennett , P . M . 477 ; 1 . Buckley , P . M . S 30 ; T . D . Simcock , P . M . 1350 ; C .
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Hill , 323 ; J . Needham , 295 ; J . Fotherrjill , No . 24 S and 1154 ; John C . Robinson , P . M . 249 ( breemason ); J . Huneford , S . W . 10 SS ; J . Dyson , S . W . 140 S ; S . Thompson , S . W . 1045 ; H . Jones , S . W . 12 S 9 ; T . Walton , S . VV . 3 6 S ; W . Kenworthy , S . W . 89 ; J . Higginbottom , S . W . 361 ; J . A . Garforth , S . VV . 430 ; A . E . ' Covensey , S . W . C 05 ; R . Blakehurst , S . W . 2 S 7 ; J . H . Bellyse , S . W . 293 ; Thomas Burrows , S . W . 104 ; I . Burgess ,
S . W . 320 ; W . Marquis , S . W . 537 ; H . J . Lloyd , S . W . 721 ; J . G . Parker , S . W . 1276 ; Win . Jones , S . W . 1576 ; H . Balshaw , J . W . 1565 ; H . Knott , J . W . 324 ; W . Wardie , J . W . 320 ; R . Finlow , j . W . 3 6 S ; G . Moss , J . W . 75 S ; WnvBayliss , J . W . 10 S 5 ; J . Burgess , J . W . 140 S ; W . Sandford , J . W . 293 ; H . Chesworth , J . W . 1576 ; E . H . Gill , 13 S 4 ; D . Gill , 13 S 4 ; W . Lumb , 979 ; W . H . Brown , jun ., 322 ; W . Roberts , 12 S 9 ; T . Forkinsfton ,
104 ; G . Bowden , 336 ; C . Francis , 605 ; J . R . Simon , Sec . 605 ; G . Purvor , J . D . 13 S 4 ; J . Kenworthy , J . D . 1565 ; G . Roberts , 75 S ; T . Thomley , J . D . 2 S 7 ; O . Jones , J . D . G 05 ; W . Groves , 15 G 5 ; Isaac Jacobs , 1576 ; J . Wood , 104 ; F . Little , 1565 ; W . Westwall , S . D . 157 G ; John Wallworth , S . D . 1576 ; Charles S . Dean , S . D . 12 S 9 ; Samuel Wild , 361 ; VV . Hopkinson , J . D . 477 ; T . R . Turner , 157 G ; R . Andrews , Sec . 33 G ; S . W .
Ramsden , Sec . 425 ; J . J . Waterworth , 75 S ; R . Oldbury , Sec . 75 S ; R . Roberts , 75 S ; G . Naylor , 104 ; VV . G . Lea , 75 S ; J . Butler , 430 ; VV . Catterall , 2 S 7 ; S . Flitcroft , S 30 ; VV . Thornley , S 30 ; R . Hall , S 30 ; G . Dewsnap , S 30 ; J . H . Bowker , S 30 ; D . Brickby , S 30 ; J . Rayner , 465 ; T . Domville , 10 S ; VV . Foster , 1576 ; VV . Wood , 13 S 4 ; J . Patten , 1384 ; J . Wilson , 13 S 4 ; A . Griffiths , 1357 ; J . Acton , 157 G ; R . Evans , sen ., 75 S
G . Hewitt , 75 S ; VV . Jackson . S . D . S 9 ; 'I . Hardintr 4 G 1 ; T . Munnerley , S . S . 157 ( 1 ; J- Bayliss , 1576 ; J . Preston , 104 ; A . Hickson , J . D . 537 ; J . Gould , 322 ; W . VV . Shelmerdine , Treas . 104 ; J . M . Jones , 721 ; M . Williams , 127 G ; A . Ferguson , S 30 ; R . Jones , 127 G ; J . M . Jones , 721 ; VV . Williams , 127 G : VV . Griffin , 15 G 5 ; [ . G . " Parker , S . W . 1276 ; P . Hockey , 127 G ; VV . Mat ' hias , 127 G ; J . Lawton , 1276 ; R . Gorst , 75 S ; VV . VV .
Morgan , jun ., 13 S 5 , and others . - The P . G . Lodge having been opened by the P . G . M . in solemn and ancient form , The P . G . SECRETARY , Bro . E . 11 . Griffiths , read letters of apology for non-attendance from Bro . Colonel Le Gendre Starkie , P . G . M . East Lancashire , and other P . G . officers .
The roll of the P . G . brethren and of the lodges in the province was called over , and it appeared that all the lodges were represented . The Ellesmcre Lodge ( 75 S ) had thirtyfive members in attendance , and the Warren Lodge , Liscard , 17 . There were in all 316 brethren present , exclusive of visitors . The minutes of the previous P . G . Lodge were read and confirmed .
Ihe P . G . M ., who was very warmly applauded , said he rose , according- to his usual custom , to address a few words to them on the present state of Masonry and its progress in the Province of Cheshire since the last time they met together . Of necessity , the words he addressed to them on occasions like that were mostly repetitions of what he had told them twelve months before ; and be was happy to think that that should be so , as it indicated that in the Province
of Cheshire they were going on quietly and harmoniously . ( Hear , hear . ) He must record his gratitude to T . G . A . O . T . U . for the large measure of prosperity He had seen fit to bestow upon the Craft during the past year . All he ( Lord de Tabley ) had to do was to congratulate the brethren of the Province of Cheshire on the steady and prosperous flow of Masonry ; and he must also congratulate them on the fact that there had bnpn nnthinrr to disturb flip
calm ripple or cloud the sunshine through wdiich they had passed during the year . He must also express his gratitude for the support which he had received from every lodge , and he met the Provincial Grand Lodge at Runcorn once more with extreme satisfaction . It was many years since he had visited that place , and the welcome which had been accorded to him was most gratifying to his feelings , and afforded a significant proof of the estimation in which the Craft was
held in Runcorn . He looked upon that magnificent assembly as a good augury of the prosperity of every individual lodge , and he was especially glad to find that so many were numerously represented—the Ellesmcre Lodge being especially so . ft was an old loelge in the province—it had done much for Freemasonry ; and he ( Lordde Tabley ) was glad to find himself once more under its hospitable banner . ( Hear , hear . ) He could assure them that his constant
endeavour would he to fulfil the great task which rested upon him as the head of that province , and so long as he lived he would continue to consider it the highest honour which could possibly be conferred upon him to devote his full health and strength to the discharge of his important duties . ( Great applause . ) The office of the P . G . Master of any division was not always a bed of roses , as there were many difficulties surrounding that position of which the
brethren outside were not aware . ( Hear , hear . ) One of the most trying duties of his appointment was the selection of Provincial Grand Lodge Officers , and he must remind the brethren that it was impossible for him to know every one who was entitled to the honour , and , therefore , after getting his information from the best sources , he was bound to exercise his own judgment without fear or favour . ( Hear ,
hear . ) He spoke as the Prov . Grand Master of Cheshire when he said that the choice of the Provincial Grand Officers rested entirely with himself and with no one else . He alone was responsible for the selection of officers , and he did this according to the best of his ability . He had always endeavoured to make his selections in this spirit , and would strive to do so till the end . His lordship then pointed out the importance of lodge returns being made at the proper
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time , and afterwards spoke of the importance of each member of the various lodges being fully acquainted with the Prov . Grand Lodge ' s bye-laws . The TREASURER , Bro . F . Jackson , said he had more than ordinary pleasure in presenting his annual statement of accounts . After paying off the sum borrowed from the bank in order to buy the scholarship in the Royal Masonic
Institution for Boys , they had now in the bank to their credit £ 214 , and JC 2 SO invested , all expenses except those of that meeting having been paid , including the amount voted for the expenses of the October elections . One of the lodges had neglected to pay its dues , but three had sent their payments too late to be entered . On the whole the payments from lodges had been more promptlv made than
previously , and he begged to thank the Secretaries and Treasurers for their aid . He would not name those lodges which had been late in their payments , but he would in all brotherly kindness once more ask Treasurers and Secretaries to send in their payments as per Prov . Grand byelaws , so as to save the Treasurer the labour of sitting up until midnight , on the eve of the Prov . Grand Lodge , in
order to make up his accounts . The Treasurer's statement was passed unanimously , and , on the motion of the P . G . M ., seconded by Bro . J . P . Pratt , P . P . J . G . W ., Bro . Jackson was re-appointed Treasurer for the ensuing year . The P . G . M . then invested the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year : —
Bro . Hon . Wilbraham Egerton , M . P ., 7 p r n M 321 ( re-appointed ) ... > ej . u . ivi . ,, George William Latham , 321 ... Prov . G . S . W . „ Henry Hall , 140 S Prov . G . J . W . „ Rev . R . Hodgson , i 045 ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Chap . „ Rev . J . Cuming Macdona , 321 ... Prov . G . Chap . „ F . Jackson , 295 ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . G . Treas .
„ John Hibbert , 116 G ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Reg . ,, E . H . Griffiths , 293 ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Sec . „ John Clayton , 140 S Prov . G . S . D . „ Robt . Rigby , 75 S Prov . G . J . D . „ Stanhope Bull , 321 ( re-appointed ) ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ Herbert Finch , 104 ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . D . C . ,, Joseph K . Digges , 75 S Prov . G . A . D . C .
„ Ihos . D . Simcock , 1357 Prov . G . S . B . „ Henry Collier , 104 Prov . G . Org . „ Henry Jackson , 33 G Prov . G . Purst . „ J . H . Holtaway , 477 ( re-appointed ) Prov . G . Tyler . Bros " . VV . Mellor , J . II . Salkeld , George ) Moss , William Lyon , and J . C . > Prov . G . Stwds . Parkinson , 75 S j Bro . J . P . Pratt was ; elected Chairman of the Fund of
Benevolence for the ensuing year . The P . G . M . invested Bros . Wood , J . Dutton , P . M . 477 ; VV . Bennett , P . M . 477 ; Holden , Marwood , P . P . J . G . W ., Sutton , Marquis , and Piatt with the Charity jewel . On the motion of Bro . WOOD , seconded by Bro . DICKSON , the sum of 100 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Men and Women .
The P . G . M . announced his intention of holding Ins next P . G . Lodge at Macclesfield , and the lodge was then closed in solemn form . A special train , consisting of seven saloon carriages , conveyed the brethren from the eastern division of the province to and from Runcorn , the several contingents from Manchester , Ashton , Stalybridge , Hyde , Marple ,
Macclesfield , & c , meeting at Edgeley Station , Stockport . Amongst the representatives of local lodges were the following brethren : — The Combermere Lodge of Union , 295 : Bros . Leech , W . M . ; F . Jackson , P . G . T . ; Wadsworth , P . P . G . A . D . C ; Holden , P . G . S . B . ; Needham , P . M . ; Mason , I . G . ; Orme , and Burgess . Lodge of Unity , 267 : Bros . Slade , W . M . ; Cockayne , I . P . M . ; Williams , S . W . ( pro . tern . ); Booth , J . W . ;
and Astle , S . Unity Lodge , 321 : Bros . Wibraham Egerton , M . P ., Deputy P . G . M . ; G . VV . Latham , P . G . Deacon of England ; C . J . Howard , P . P . G . J . W . ; Rev . C . VV . Spencer-Stanhope , Grand Chaplain of England ; John Wood , P . G . S . W . ; Rev . J . C . Madona ( appointed P . G . Chaplain ) . St . John ' s Lodge , 104 : Bros . VV . Harrison , P . S . G . D . ; T . Burrows , S . W . ; H . Finch , P . G . Dir . of Cer . ; W . Booth , J . W ., P . G . Stwd . ; H . Collier , W . M . ( appointed P . G . Organist ); H . W . Mather , l . G . ; C . Pearson , Sec . ;
Joseph Wood , G . Naylcr , VV . VV . Shelmerdine , Treas . ; Joseph Fox , S . Stwd . ; T . Torkington , Major Preston , and VV . Cleave . Unanimity Lodge , 2 S 7 : Bros . R . Taylor , P . M . ; J . Leigh , W . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; VV . Greatorex , P . P . G . Pursuivant , Bladen ; and E . J . Edmontlson . Peace Lodge , 322 : Bros . J . C . Chctham , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; the Mavor of Stockport , S . VV . Wilkinson . P . P .
S . G . D . ; VV . Hickton , P . G . J . D . ; L . Bradbury , W . M . ; VV . H . Brown , jun ., J . VV ., P . G . Stwd . ; Gould , VV . Alcock , Worsnup , I . P . M . ; Kclham , and Biddelcy . Concord Lodge , 323 : Bros . G . Atkinson , W . M . ; VV . Pritchard , P . M . ; aud J . K . Green . Benevolence Lodge , 33 G : Bros . J . E . Steward , W . M . ; Jesse Tymm , S . VV . ; R . Bowden , ' P . M . ; G . F . Bowdon , P . M . ; and R . Jackson , P . M . ( appointedP . G . Pursuivant ) .
Oakwood Lodge , 1126 : Bros . Capt . Ballantine , W . M . ; Hy . Howard , P . P . J . G . D . ; Dr . Smith , P . P . J . G . U . ; and T . Wilkinson , P . M . The total lodges represented were .- Lodge of Unanimity , So ; Lodge of St . John , 104 ; Lodge of Unanimity , 287 ; The King ' s Friends' Lodge , 293 ; Combermere Lodge of Union , 295 ; Lodge of Loyalty , 320 ; Lodge of Unity , 321 ; Lodge of Peace , 322 ; Lodge of Concord , 323 ; Moira Lodge , 324 ; Loelge of Benevolence , 33 G ; Lodge of