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Gauntlett , Eagles , sen . and jun ., Campbell , Gurncy , sen . and jun ., and others . The visitors were Bros . J . PaWe , 1572 ; VV . S . Harvey , 165 S ; T . Dilley , P . M . 147 ; W . E . Dilley , 147 ; G . S . Mansell , W . M . 1329 ; and Fowler , 1619 . . , , . The Secretary having read the minutes they were duly confirmedand a ballot was taken for Messrs . Henry Scott
, Campbell and William Wills , two candidates for initiation . The voting proving unanimous , the W . M ., Bro . Dr . L . Nicod , proceeded with the ceremony in a manner for which he has already earned a name . The candidates were evidently much impressed with the solemnity and dignity of the occasion , and when this feeling is induced in the mind of initiates the W . M . gives best proof of his lod
ability . There being no other business before the ge the room was cleared for the banquet which followed , supplied by Mr . Robinson , of Rye-lane . Bro . Dr . Nicod , W . M ., was again supported by all his officers , and a very pleasant evening was spent . Bro . T . Dilley , P . M ., in responding to the toast of the Visitors" took occasion to compliment the VV . M . upon
the careful working of the ceremony he had that evening witnessed , which vvas unusual in so young a lodge , and he could see that several of the subordinate officers were preparing for their future elevation , and that there was every promise of a good supply of able rulers of the lodge . He had been also much struck vvith the elaborate and complete character of all the Masonic appliances ; in this respect they were better off than many lodges which had
attained a mature age . Bros . Campbell , Hook , Grainger , and others enhvened the evening with various songs , and Bro . Phillips in responding to a toast very eloquently gave his impressions of Freemasonry , having recently been raised to the Sublime Degree , in painted and terse language he pictured the influence Masonry had exercised over the past history
of thc world , and described in glowing terms the benefits which would accrue to modern society if the principles of Masonry were faithfully carried into practice . Masonry in thc past had built many stately fanes which still existed as monuments of a former age , evidence of the faithful
workmanship which vvas then a labour of love to the operative ; and now Speculative Masonry was building up and edifying many still more noble monuments in the shape of good and true Masons . . We cannot refrain from congratulating this lodge on their greatly improved working , and we are glad to learn that a Benevolent Fund has recently been formed .
BURNLEY .-Silent Temple Lodge ( No . 126 ) —The installation of Bro . A . Weir took place and the Festival of St . John was celebrated on Tuesday , 23 rd ult ., at the Exchange Hotel , when the following brethren were present : Bros . G . Oldmer , VV . M .,- B . Whitaker , I . P . M . ; A . Weir , S . W .: J . Sharracks , J . W . ; R . \ V . WatersonP . M . Sec . ; Thomas Radchffe , S . D . ; P . C
, , O'Malley , j . D . ; William Richmond , I . G . ; George Robinson , Tyler ; Horatio Harrison , Cephas Pollett , Richard Nelson , P . M . ; W . 'Thornton , and James Hopwood . Visitors : Edward Bird , S . W . 316 ( Colne ); Andrew k Hargreaves , Thomas Milner , LP . M . 17 S ; James Jackson , PGA . D . C . West Lancashire ; William Nicholl , P . M . - . 17 : William Mossop , VV . M . 1064 ; and R . R . Lisenden ,
S . D . 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at 3 . 40 and after thc minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , Bro . James Bollard , " P . M ., officiating as Installing Master . After being presented and the customary formalities observed , the VV . M . elect , Bro . A . Weir , was with due rite and
ceremony installed W . M . for the ensuing year , and proclaimed to and saluted bv the brethren . Bro . Jackson , P . G . A . D . C . West Lancashire , then invested the following brethren as officers , viz .: Bros . J . Sharracks , S . W . ; Thomas RadclifFe , J . VV . ; Rev . Robinson , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; B . Whitaker , P . M ., Treas . ; R . VV . Waterson ,, P . M ., Sec . ( re-appointed ); P . C . O'Malley , S . D . ; William
Richmond , J . D . j W . Thornton , I . G . ; J . Bollard , P . M ., Org . ; Horatio Harrison , Steward ; andG . Robinson , lyler . Bro . Jackson also delivered the three addresses , which terminated the ceremony . " Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visitors and the lodge vvas closed 111 peace and harmony . ,, ^ , 1 * 0 Thc brethren afterwards celebrated the Festival of St . John with a banquetafter which the usual loyaland
, _ Masonic toasts were honoured , the Rev . Bro . Robinson replying on behalf of " The Prov . Grand Officers . " The toast of " The Visiting Brethren " was proposed by Bro . John Bollard , P . M ., in eulogistic terms . Bros . W . Nicholl , P . M . 317 , and R . R . Lisenden , S . D . / ... 1- ... . LI- , l , ffn .. f flio tirrtr-nprlino" ! nblltrprl fn iwnu weic tie ui 1 ^ «^—M ...
_ 317 una siagi- .. t ... ~ — — leave ) , responded . We congratulate the lodge on possessing so able an exponent of Masonic ritual as Bro . Bollard , who executed the duties of installing Master with ease and correctness , and at the same time we have much pleasure in expressing our thanks to all the brethren for their kindly reception and
hospitality . ... Wc had almost omitted to mention that our notice was attracted by a very handsomel y bound volume of the " Liber Musicus , " on opening which the following inscription came to view : " Presented to the Silent Temple Lodge by Bro . Hargreaves Bell . " The volume is in constant use in the lodge for musical ceremonies and is much appreciated and valued by the brethren .
KENDAL . —Union Lodge ( No . 129 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this , the oldest lodge in the Province of Cumberland and Westmorland , was held at the Masonic Rooms , St . George ' s Hall , on the 25 th ult . Bro . James Henry Hogg , W . M ., P . G S . of W occupied the chair , and there were also present Bros , k VV . VVatson , IPM •W . MiddletonS . W ., VV . M . elect ; G . lurntr ,
, I ' . W . ; J . C . Braithwaite , Sec . ; J . Coupland S . D . ; J . Coward , LG . ; G . Taylor , P . M . . 051 ; G . J . McKay , P . M ., P P . G . S . W ., Prov . G . Sec ; J- Talbot , P . M ., P-P-G . I VV •Titus Wilson , P . P . G . S . of W . j and several other orethren ! Visitors : Bros . G . Potter , P . M . 1532 , P . G . S . D . ; Bavlev . S . W . 2 S 1 ; R . Stanton , J . VV . 2 S 1 ; and others . the minutes
Lodge having been opened in due form ana of last lodge confirmed , the Auditors' report was read and received . Bro . G . ) . McKay then assumed the chair of K . S . and installed tbe ' v'V . M . elect in his customary able and impressive manner . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . H . Hogg , I . P . M . ; G . Turner . S . W . ; 1 . H . Braithwaite , J . W . ; J . Coupland ,
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Sec ; J . Coward , S . D . ; R . O . Pennington , J . D . ; J . Fleming , I . G . ; W . Ion and VV . Rishton , _ Stwds . Theinstalling Master addressed each olficerwhen invested on the duties of his appointment , & c , and concluded the installation with the address to the W . M ., the addresses to the Warden and brethren being given by Bro . J . Talbot . Bro . Talbot proposed and the VV . M . seconded a hearty vote of thanks to Ero . McKay for his valuable services ,
which was ordered to be placed on the minutes . The routine business having been disposed of the lodge vvas closed vvith the usual formalities , after which the brethren adjourned to the Commercial Hotel , where an ample repast was provided by Bro . Hilton . Ihe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed by the W . M . and responded to , several of the brethren contributing songs in the intervals ' , when a most enjoyable and harmonious evening was spent .
RYDE — East Medina Lodge ( No . 175 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge vvas held on Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there vvas a large attendance of visitors and other brethren , among whom were the following : Bros . Ernest Groves , W . M . ; Bernard Marvin , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Tennison Smith , J . VV . ; Francis Newman , P . M ., W . M . 1 SS 4 ; H . E . Stobbs , Sec . ;
H . E . Matthews , S . D . ; James Lowe , P . M ., D . C . ; O . B . Cabell , Steward ; M . Willis , Tyler ; W . L . Nicholls Clayton , l . P . M . 69 S ; J . K . Stewart , Su ; C . E . Lock , W . M . 151 ; C . Mursell , 151 ; S . S . Pearce , P . M . 319 and 17 S 0 , & c ; Edmund Derryn , 151 ; Stephen Salter , LP . M . 1399 , P . P . G . D . Oxon ; Alfred Scot , 551 ; F . S . Wright , 551 , I . P . M . 54 G , P . P . G . J . D . Stafford ; Charles Moorman , 1 SS 4 ; Francis Cooper , Treasurer 1 SS 4 ; J . Bailey , J . D . 1 SS 4 ; I .- 1 U-ll \\ T HI o ~ , . Ai-ft ,.,.. TnllliTn 1 W „ m . t
r . mcse nan , , v . »* . ~ o /> ^» - « . "" . J "'"" - , J •" « -JJ , G . R . King , 151 ; G . Rudland , Org . 35 ; F . T . Jones , S . D . 551 ; ' Charles Taplin , W . M . 4 S 7 ; J . Buckell , J . VV . 151 ; G . A . Murvell , Sec . 35 ; A . C . Jones , P . P . G . O ., 151 ; E . H . Trodd , 151 . Bro . William Andrews ( Ryde Superintendent of the Southampton and Isle of Wight Steam Packet Co . ) having been raised to the sublime degree of a M . M ., Bro . B . Marvin was duly installed as VV . M . for the ensuing year ,
the installing ceremony being performed by Bro . Francis Newman , P . M ., in the presence of a Board of Installed Masters consisting of iS P . Ms . At the conclusion of the ceremony a very massive P . M . ' s . jewel was presented to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Ernest Groves , by Bro . Newman , who said it vvas 27 years since a similar presentation had been made in this lodge , and those
who had passed the chair meanwhile would not consider themselves slighted at not having a similar mark of respect paid them . There had been exceptional circumstances justifying this departure . Bro . Groves had been most assiduous in his duties , andhis untiring zeal , great judgment , kindness and attention to all fully justified him in saying that his year of office deserved some special mark of
recognition . The most pleasant duty that he had peformed during his Masonic year was to make this presentation , at the special wish of the members of the lodge , and he hoped sincerely that Bro . Grove ' s life would be long spared to prosecute further acts of Masonic charity and benevolence , and that wearing this jewel on bis breast would be an incentive to him in continuing the course that had been so fraught
with good . The jewel bore the following inscription : " Presented on January 17 th , 1 SS 3 , by the members of the East Medina Lodge , No . 175 , to their I . P . M ., Bro . Groves . " It was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , Little Britain , London . Thc following is a list of the officers appointed by Bro . Marvin for the ensuing year : Bros . Smith , S . W . ; Stobbs , l . VV .: Durrant , S . D . ; Carter , J . D . ; Newman , Treasurer ;
Matthews , Secretary ; Echoll , J . S . ; T . Moyer , D . C . ; G . Davis , Steward ; and Asbridge , Tyler . At the conclusion of the regular business the brethren adjourned to Yell ' s Hotel , Union Street , which celebrated house has just come into the hands of Bro . G . Pack , P . M ., and we remark that this his first attempt at catering for the brotherhood gave thorough satisfaction . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and some excellent songs enlivened the proceedings of thc
——evening . TAUNTON . —Unanimity and Sincerity Lodge ( No . 2 G 1 ) . —Thc Festival of St . John in connection with this lodge was celebrated at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , 24 th ult ., when there vvas a large attendance of brethren from Taunton and neighbouring lodges in the province . The lodge was opened at high twelve , and
after singing the Anthem the minutes of the last meetings were read and confirmed . The W . M ., Bro . J . G . Vile , then proceeded with the business , viz ., to ballot for a joining member , Bro . Haddon , of 19 G 6 , who was duly elected , after which three candidates were initiated and shown the light , when the W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . R . C . Else , Grand Deacon of line-land , with his Officers of the province
demanded admittance , and were received with all honour due to their rank . The W . M . tendered his gavel to the W . D . P . G . M ., who returned it with a few appropriate words . The lodge was then called off for refreshment , and again called on to labour , and with the usual formalities the W . M . elect , Bro . J . G . Price , was then presented for
installation by the W . M . of lodge lyGG , and Bro . Villar , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . Bro . Pricehavingassentedtothc ancient charges , was duly installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom by the W . M ., Bro . J . G . Vile . The ceremony was received with great attention , and very well carried out . The usual salutes and greetings in the three degrees were givenand the working tools then presented by the
Install-, ing Master . The VV . M . elect appointed and invented the following officers : Bro . F . T . Elivorthy , S . W . ; VV . Bigood , J . W . ; A . Stevens , Chap . ; J . Showers , Treas . ; T . G . Williams , Sec ; Henry Allen , S . D . ; 1 . Saunders , J . D . ; G . C . Strawbridge , D . C ; T . IL Chaffin , Org . ; R . H . West , I . G . ; R . U . Hartnell , S . S . ; W . II . Wake and A . Hammett , Stwds . ;
Cozens , Tyler ; and R . Hawkins , Assistant Tyler . After the ceremony a recheche banquet was served up in the hall by Bro . Wickenden . Bro . J . G . Price , W . M ., presided , anel the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The alms were devoted to the relief of brethren and their
families who have suffered by the late disastrous fire in Jamaica . A sum of £ 2 2 s . vvas voted towards the Somerset Flood Relief Fund . Among the company were the R . W . P . P . Grand Master , Col . Adair . A very pleasant day vvas spent and all left with thc most fraternal and hearty good wishes for thc future .
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STONECLOUGH . —Lodge of Charity ( No . 350 ) . —The annual installation meeting was held and St . John's Festival celebrated at the Church Inn , Farnvvorth , near Bolton , on the 25 th ult . The home of this lodge is at the Grapes Inn , Stoncclough , but in consequence of the very serious illness of the proprietress ( who died shortly alter the circular announcing the change of meeting place had been issued ) the brethren had to hold their meeting at Farnworth .
The following were present : Bros . Edward Farrar . VV . M . ; Jacob Barlow , S . VV . ; J . L . Wood , J . VV . ; VV . Coope , Treas . ; J . Holland Watson , Sec . ; Titus Fletcher ! S . D . ; VV . T . Haworth , J . D . ; J . T . Shepherd , I . G . j Ralph Brooks , Tyler ; R . O . Mcllwrick , P . M . ; E . Pickstone , P . M . ; Robt . Whittaker , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; Isaac J . Whittaker , P . M . ; W . HorrocksP . M . ;
, James Varley , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; Geo . Galloway , P . M . ; Pilling , P . M . ; Thos . Ball , Enoch Stott , John Entvvistle , S . J . Hodson , Jas . Garside , R . Cooke , Henry W . lex , John Richardson , R . VV . Sutton , W . H . Ballard , Henry L . Whitehead , and R . J . Dearden . Visitors : Bros . George Parker Brockbank , VV . M . 37 , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . J . Greaves , P . P . G . O . ; John Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec . ; JR . Lever
. P . M . 317 ; Wm . Nicholl , P . M . 317 ; T . Martin , P . M . 67 S ; las . Bromley , 730 ; Robt . Warburton , P . M . G 7 S ,-Geo . Nabb , S . W . 67 S ; R . L . McMillan , 163 ; John Collins , 67 S ; Phillip Morris , W . M . 67 S ; J . A . Hardman , J . W . 67 S ; Alfred Beattie , P . M . 343 ; T . Shorrocks , W . M . 204 ; and R . R . Lisenden , S . D . 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at 2 . 5 ; and the minutes of the
previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Hodson vvas raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M . Prior to the commencement of the installation ceremony the election of Treasurer was proceed with and resulted in favour of Bro . William Coope , who thanked thc brethren for again confiding the duties of that office to him . The Tyler , Bro . Ralph Brooks , was again elected to that
office for the fifteenth time , after which Bro . Dearden , one of the auditors , presented a favourable report of the lodge funds as compared with former years , and testified to the satisfactory and correct manner in which the books had been kept by the Secretary , Bro . J . H . Watson . The report was adopted . Thc ceremony of installation was then gone on with , Bro . Horrocks , P . M ., officiating as Installing Masterassisted b Edward
, y Bro . Farrar , W . M . Bro . Jacob Barlow , the W . M . elect , after being presented to the Installing Master was inducted into the chair of K . S ., with due rite and ceremony , and proclaimed and saluted Bro . Edward Farrar next invested the following brethren as officers for the year , viz .: Bros . J . L . Wood , S . VV . ; J . H . Watson , J . VV . ; William Coope , Treas . ; Titus Fletcher , Sec . ; VV . T . Haworth , S . D . ; J . T . Shepherd , J . D . ; w !
H . Ballard , Dir . of Cers . ; R . W . Sutton , I . G . ; Robert Coope and R . J . Dearden , Stwds . ; and Ralph Brooks , Tyler . The Installing Master gave the address to the W . M ., Bro . E . Farrar to the Wardens , and Bro . E . Pickstone to the brethren , whilst Bro . Farrar concluded the ceremony . Bro . Farrar was appointed representative of the lodge on the Charity Committeeand when " Hearty good wishes "
, had been expressed by the visitors the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned while the lodge room was being cleared and prepared for dinner , after which the toast list was rapidly gone through . Bro . John Chadwick , P . G . Sec , replied on behalf of "Thc V . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . Geo . Mellor ; and Present and Past P . G . Officers . "
Bro . Horrocks , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the Newly-raised Bro . Hodson " in a neat and appropriate speech , which that brother suitably acknowledged . Bro . Edward F ' arrar next proposed "The Health of the W . M . in a few aptly framed sentences , which was heartily drank b y the brethren . Bro . Thos . Shorrocks , P . M ., then sung with his accustomed dash and vigour " Here ' s to his health in a . "
song The Worshipful Master responded , remarking that he should feel very glad if at the expiration of his year of office he could hand to his successor the collar and jewel he had been invested with as untarnished as when he received it , and this he hoped to do with the assistance which might be afforded him by his officers . Bro . Coope , P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the
Installing Alastcrs , Bros . Horrocks , P . M ., and Farrar , P . M and Past Masters of thc Lodge , " said he felt sure everyone who vvas present at the installation ceremony must have been like himself pleased with thc manner in which it had been performed by Bros . Horrocks and Farrar , and he had
been especially gratified because it was the first occasion that any officer of the lodge had installed his successor . With reference to the rest of the Past Masters , Bro . Horrocks said they had all rendered valuable service to thc lodge , and concluded by calling on the brethren to heartily drink their healths .
It is scarcely necessary to say the invitation was promptly and cheerfully responded to , after which a goodly array of Past Masters rose to respond , Bro . Horrocks , P . M ., replying as Installing Master , and Bro . Stott , P . M ., on behalf of the Past Masters . Bro . Farrar , as LP . M ., stated that during the past year he had initiated , jiassed , and raised four brethrenin
ad-, dition to performing three other ceremonies that stood over from the previous year , and this prosperous state of affairs had been further augmented by the purchase of new regalia for the W . M . and his Wardens and other officers , together with a remission of apart of the fees paid by thelodge , Bro . Farrar further stated he felt pleased to know there was a balance of funds in favour of the lodgewhich was
, for them a novelty , and expressed his regret that his tenure of office had expired , as he had always taken great interest in the lodge , feeling it a pleasure to do everything he could for its welfare , and therefore it seemed to him that no sooner did a W . M . get thoroughly into harness than he had to retire . He concluded by thanking the brethren for so heartil
y responding to the toast . Several other toasts were proiiosed and responded to , and a pltasant though somewhat short evening was spent , thc enjoyment of the brethren being enhanced by some capital songs from Bros . Thos . Shorocks , Haworth , Sutton , and Lisenden , and recitations from Bro . Ballard , whilst Bro . Varley presided most efficiently at the piano .
WITHINGTON . —Ashton Lodge ( No . 1140 ) . — I he annual meeting and festival were celebrated on Wednesday , the 10 th ult ., at the Victoria Hall , at half-past three p . m . Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master , Bro . Joseph Wood , assisted by his officers and supported
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Gauntlett , Eagles , sen . and jun ., Campbell , Gurncy , sen . and jun ., and others . The visitors were Bros . J . PaWe , 1572 ; VV . S . Harvey , 165 S ; T . Dilley , P . M . 147 ; W . E . Dilley , 147 ; G . S . Mansell , W . M . 1329 ; and Fowler , 1619 . . , , . The Secretary having read the minutes they were duly confirmedand a ballot was taken for Messrs . Henry Scott
, Campbell and William Wills , two candidates for initiation . The voting proving unanimous , the W . M ., Bro . Dr . L . Nicod , proceeded with the ceremony in a manner for which he has already earned a name . The candidates were evidently much impressed with the solemnity and dignity of the occasion , and when this feeling is induced in the mind of initiates the W . M . gives best proof of his lod
ability . There being no other business before the ge the room was cleared for the banquet which followed , supplied by Mr . Robinson , of Rye-lane . Bro . Dr . Nicod , W . M ., was again supported by all his officers , and a very pleasant evening was spent . Bro . T . Dilley , P . M ., in responding to the toast of the Visitors" took occasion to compliment the VV . M . upon
the careful working of the ceremony he had that evening witnessed , which vvas unusual in so young a lodge , and he could see that several of the subordinate officers were preparing for their future elevation , and that there was every promise of a good supply of able rulers of the lodge . He had been also much struck vvith the elaborate and complete character of all the Masonic appliances ; in this respect they were better off than many lodges which had
attained a mature age . Bros . Campbell , Hook , Grainger , and others enhvened the evening with various songs , and Bro . Phillips in responding to a toast very eloquently gave his impressions of Freemasonry , having recently been raised to the Sublime Degree , in painted and terse language he pictured the influence Masonry had exercised over the past history
of thc world , and described in glowing terms the benefits which would accrue to modern society if the principles of Masonry were faithfully carried into practice . Masonry in thc past had built many stately fanes which still existed as monuments of a former age , evidence of the faithful
workmanship which vvas then a labour of love to the operative ; and now Speculative Masonry was building up and edifying many still more noble monuments in the shape of good and true Masons . . We cannot refrain from congratulating this lodge on their greatly improved working , and we are glad to learn that a Benevolent Fund has recently been formed .
BURNLEY .-Silent Temple Lodge ( No . 126 ) —The installation of Bro . A . Weir took place and the Festival of St . John was celebrated on Tuesday , 23 rd ult ., at the Exchange Hotel , when the following brethren were present : Bros . G . Oldmer , VV . M .,- B . Whitaker , I . P . M . ; A . Weir , S . W .: J . Sharracks , J . W . ; R . \ V . WatersonP . M . Sec . ; Thomas Radchffe , S . D . ; P . C
, , O'Malley , j . D . ; William Richmond , I . G . ; George Robinson , Tyler ; Horatio Harrison , Cephas Pollett , Richard Nelson , P . M . ; W . 'Thornton , and James Hopwood . Visitors : Edward Bird , S . W . 316 ( Colne ); Andrew k Hargreaves , Thomas Milner , LP . M . 17 S ; James Jackson , PGA . D . C . West Lancashire ; William Nicholl , P . M . - . 17 : William Mossop , VV . M . 1064 ; and R . R . Lisenden ,
S . D . 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at 3 . 40 and after thc minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , Bro . James Bollard , " P . M ., officiating as Installing Master . After being presented and the customary formalities observed , the VV . M . elect , Bro . A . Weir , was with due rite and
ceremony installed W . M . for the ensuing year , and proclaimed to and saluted bv the brethren . Bro . Jackson , P . G . A . D . C . West Lancashire , then invested the following brethren as officers , viz .: Bros . J . Sharracks , S . W . ; Thomas RadclifFe , J . VV . ; Rev . Robinson , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; B . Whitaker , P . M ., Treas . ; R . VV . Waterson ,, P . M ., Sec . ( re-appointed ); P . C . O'Malley , S . D . ; William
Richmond , J . D . j W . Thornton , I . G . ; J . Bollard , P . M ., Org . ; Horatio Harrison , Steward ; andG . Robinson , lyler . Bro . Jackson also delivered the three addresses , which terminated the ceremony . " Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visitors and the lodge vvas closed 111 peace and harmony . ,, ^ , 1 * 0 Thc brethren afterwards celebrated the Festival of St . John with a banquetafter which the usual loyaland
, _ Masonic toasts were honoured , the Rev . Bro . Robinson replying on behalf of " The Prov . Grand Officers . " The toast of " The Visiting Brethren " was proposed by Bro . John Bollard , P . M ., in eulogistic terms . Bros . W . Nicholl , P . M . 317 , and R . R . Lisenden , S . D . / ... 1- ... . LI- , l , ffn .. f flio tirrtr-nprlino" ! nblltrprl fn iwnu weic tie ui 1 ^ «^—M ...
_ 317 una siagi- .. t ... ~ — — leave ) , responded . We congratulate the lodge on possessing so able an exponent of Masonic ritual as Bro . Bollard , who executed the duties of installing Master with ease and correctness , and at the same time we have much pleasure in expressing our thanks to all the brethren for their kindly reception and
hospitality . ... Wc had almost omitted to mention that our notice was attracted by a very handsomel y bound volume of the " Liber Musicus , " on opening which the following inscription came to view : " Presented to the Silent Temple Lodge by Bro . Hargreaves Bell . " The volume is in constant use in the lodge for musical ceremonies and is much appreciated and valued by the brethren .
KENDAL . —Union Lodge ( No . 129 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this , the oldest lodge in the Province of Cumberland and Westmorland , was held at the Masonic Rooms , St . George ' s Hall , on the 25 th ult . Bro . James Henry Hogg , W . M ., P . G S . of W occupied the chair , and there were also present Bros , k VV . VVatson , IPM •W . MiddletonS . W ., VV . M . elect ; G . lurntr ,
, I ' . W . ; J . C . Braithwaite , Sec . ; J . Coupland S . D . ; J . Coward , LG . ; G . Taylor , P . M . . 051 ; G . J . McKay , P . M ., P P . G . S . W ., Prov . G . Sec ; J- Talbot , P . M ., P-P-G . I VV •Titus Wilson , P . P . G . S . of W . j and several other orethren ! Visitors : Bros . G . Potter , P . M . 1532 , P . G . S . D . ; Bavlev . S . W . 2 S 1 ; R . Stanton , J . VV . 2 S 1 ; and others . the minutes
Lodge having been opened in due form ana of last lodge confirmed , the Auditors' report was read and received . Bro . G . ) . McKay then assumed the chair of K . S . and installed tbe ' v'V . M . elect in his customary able and impressive manner . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . H . Hogg , I . P . M . ; G . Turner . S . W . ; 1 . H . Braithwaite , J . W . ; J . Coupland ,
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Sec ; J . Coward , S . D . ; R . O . Pennington , J . D . ; J . Fleming , I . G . ; W . Ion and VV . Rishton , _ Stwds . Theinstalling Master addressed each olficerwhen invested on the duties of his appointment , & c , and concluded the installation with the address to the W . M ., the addresses to the Warden and brethren being given by Bro . J . Talbot . Bro . Talbot proposed and the VV . M . seconded a hearty vote of thanks to Ero . McKay for his valuable services ,
which was ordered to be placed on the minutes . The routine business having been disposed of the lodge vvas closed vvith the usual formalities , after which the brethren adjourned to the Commercial Hotel , where an ample repast was provided by Bro . Hilton . Ihe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed by the W . M . and responded to , several of the brethren contributing songs in the intervals ' , when a most enjoyable and harmonious evening was spent .
RYDE — East Medina Lodge ( No . 175 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge vvas held on Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there vvas a large attendance of visitors and other brethren , among whom were the following : Bros . Ernest Groves , W . M . ; Bernard Marvin , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Tennison Smith , J . VV . ; Francis Newman , P . M ., W . M . 1 SS 4 ; H . E . Stobbs , Sec . ;
H . E . Matthews , S . D . ; James Lowe , P . M ., D . C . ; O . B . Cabell , Steward ; M . Willis , Tyler ; W . L . Nicholls Clayton , l . P . M . 69 S ; J . K . Stewart , Su ; C . E . Lock , W . M . 151 ; C . Mursell , 151 ; S . S . Pearce , P . M . 319 and 17 S 0 , & c ; Edmund Derryn , 151 ; Stephen Salter , LP . M . 1399 , P . P . G . D . Oxon ; Alfred Scot , 551 ; F . S . Wright , 551 , I . P . M . 54 G , P . P . G . J . D . Stafford ; Charles Moorman , 1 SS 4 ; Francis Cooper , Treasurer 1 SS 4 ; J . Bailey , J . D . 1 SS 4 ; I .- 1 U-ll \\ T HI o ~ , . Ai-ft ,.,.. TnllliTn 1 W „ m . t
r . mcse nan , , v . »* . ~ o /> ^» - « . "" . J "'"" - , J •" « -JJ , G . R . King , 151 ; G . Rudland , Org . 35 ; F . T . Jones , S . D . 551 ; ' Charles Taplin , W . M . 4 S 7 ; J . Buckell , J . VV . 151 ; G . A . Murvell , Sec . 35 ; A . C . Jones , P . P . G . O ., 151 ; E . H . Trodd , 151 . Bro . William Andrews ( Ryde Superintendent of the Southampton and Isle of Wight Steam Packet Co . ) having been raised to the sublime degree of a M . M ., Bro . B . Marvin was duly installed as VV . M . for the ensuing year ,
the installing ceremony being performed by Bro . Francis Newman , P . M ., in the presence of a Board of Installed Masters consisting of iS P . Ms . At the conclusion of the ceremony a very massive P . M . ' s . jewel was presented to the retiring W . M ., Bro . Ernest Groves , by Bro . Newman , who said it vvas 27 years since a similar presentation had been made in this lodge , and those
who had passed the chair meanwhile would not consider themselves slighted at not having a similar mark of respect paid them . There had been exceptional circumstances justifying this departure . Bro . Groves had been most assiduous in his duties , andhis untiring zeal , great judgment , kindness and attention to all fully justified him in saying that his year of office deserved some special mark of
recognition . The most pleasant duty that he had peformed during his Masonic year was to make this presentation , at the special wish of the members of the lodge , and he hoped sincerely that Bro . Grove ' s life would be long spared to prosecute further acts of Masonic charity and benevolence , and that wearing this jewel on bis breast would be an incentive to him in continuing the course that had been so fraught
with good . The jewel bore the following inscription : " Presented on January 17 th , 1 SS 3 , by the members of the East Medina Lodge , No . 175 , to their I . P . M ., Bro . Groves . " It was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , Little Britain , London . Thc following is a list of the officers appointed by Bro . Marvin for the ensuing year : Bros . Smith , S . W . ; Stobbs , l . VV .: Durrant , S . D . ; Carter , J . D . ; Newman , Treasurer ;
Matthews , Secretary ; Echoll , J . S . ; T . Moyer , D . C . ; G . Davis , Steward ; and Asbridge , Tyler . At the conclusion of the regular business the brethren adjourned to Yell ' s Hotel , Union Street , which celebrated house has just come into the hands of Bro . G . Pack , P . M ., and we remark that this his first attempt at catering for the brotherhood gave thorough satisfaction . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and some excellent songs enlivened the proceedings of thc
——evening . TAUNTON . —Unanimity and Sincerity Lodge ( No . 2 G 1 ) . —Thc Festival of St . John in connection with this lodge was celebrated at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , 24 th ult ., when there vvas a large attendance of brethren from Taunton and neighbouring lodges in the province . The lodge was opened at high twelve , and
after singing the Anthem the minutes of the last meetings were read and confirmed . The W . M ., Bro . J . G . Vile , then proceeded with the business , viz ., to ballot for a joining member , Bro . Haddon , of 19 G 6 , who was duly elected , after which three candidates were initiated and shown the light , when the W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . R . C . Else , Grand Deacon of line-land , with his Officers of the province
demanded admittance , and were received with all honour due to their rank . The W . M . tendered his gavel to the W . D . P . G . M ., who returned it with a few appropriate words . The lodge was then called off for refreshment , and again called on to labour , and with the usual formalities the W . M . elect , Bro . J . G . Price , was then presented for
installation by the W . M . of lodge lyGG , and Bro . Villar , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . Bro . Pricehavingassentedtothc ancient charges , was duly installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom by the W . M ., Bro . J . G . Vile . The ceremony was received with great attention , and very well carried out . The usual salutes and greetings in the three degrees were givenand the working tools then presented by the
Install-, ing Master . The VV . M . elect appointed and invented the following officers : Bro . F . T . Elivorthy , S . W . ; VV . Bigood , J . W . ; A . Stevens , Chap . ; J . Showers , Treas . ; T . G . Williams , Sec ; Henry Allen , S . D . ; 1 . Saunders , J . D . ; G . C . Strawbridge , D . C ; T . IL Chaffin , Org . ; R . H . West , I . G . ; R . U . Hartnell , S . S . ; W . II . Wake and A . Hammett , Stwds . ;
Cozens , Tyler ; and R . Hawkins , Assistant Tyler . After the ceremony a recheche banquet was served up in the hall by Bro . Wickenden . Bro . J . G . Price , W . M ., presided , anel the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The alms were devoted to the relief of brethren and their
families who have suffered by the late disastrous fire in Jamaica . A sum of £ 2 2 s . vvas voted towards the Somerset Flood Relief Fund . Among the company were the R . W . P . P . Grand Master , Col . Adair . A very pleasant day vvas spent and all left with thc most fraternal and hearty good wishes for thc future .
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STONECLOUGH . —Lodge of Charity ( No . 350 ) . —The annual installation meeting was held and St . John's Festival celebrated at the Church Inn , Farnvvorth , near Bolton , on the 25 th ult . The home of this lodge is at the Grapes Inn , Stoncclough , but in consequence of the very serious illness of the proprietress ( who died shortly alter the circular announcing the change of meeting place had been issued ) the brethren had to hold their meeting at Farnworth .
The following were present : Bros . Edward Farrar . VV . M . ; Jacob Barlow , S . VV . ; J . L . Wood , J . VV . ; VV . Coope , Treas . ; J . Holland Watson , Sec . ; Titus Fletcher ! S . D . ; VV . T . Haworth , J . D . ; J . T . Shepherd , I . G . j Ralph Brooks , Tyler ; R . O . Mcllwrick , P . M . ; E . Pickstone , P . M . ; Robt . Whittaker , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . ; Isaac J . Whittaker , P . M . ; W . HorrocksP . M . ;
, James Varley , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; Geo . Galloway , P . M . ; Pilling , P . M . ; Thos . Ball , Enoch Stott , John Entvvistle , S . J . Hodson , Jas . Garside , R . Cooke , Henry W . lex , John Richardson , R . VV . Sutton , W . H . Ballard , Henry L . Whitehead , and R . J . Dearden . Visitors : Bros . George Parker Brockbank , VV . M . 37 , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . J . Greaves , P . P . G . O . ; John Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec . ; JR . Lever
. P . M . 317 ; Wm . Nicholl , P . M . 317 ; T . Martin , P . M . 67 S ; las . Bromley , 730 ; Robt . Warburton , P . M . G 7 S ,-Geo . Nabb , S . W . 67 S ; R . L . McMillan , 163 ; John Collins , 67 S ; Phillip Morris , W . M . 67 S ; J . A . Hardman , J . W . 67 S ; Alfred Beattie , P . M . 343 ; T . Shorrocks , W . M . 204 ; and R . R . Lisenden , S . D . 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened at 2 . 5 ; and the minutes of the
previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Hodson vvas raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M . Prior to the commencement of the installation ceremony the election of Treasurer was proceed with and resulted in favour of Bro . William Coope , who thanked thc brethren for again confiding the duties of that office to him . The Tyler , Bro . Ralph Brooks , was again elected to that
office for the fifteenth time , after which Bro . Dearden , one of the auditors , presented a favourable report of the lodge funds as compared with former years , and testified to the satisfactory and correct manner in which the books had been kept by the Secretary , Bro . J . H . Watson . The report was adopted . Thc ceremony of installation was then gone on with , Bro . Horrocks , P . M ., officiating as Installing Masterassisted b Edward
, y Bro . Farrar , W . M . Bro . Jacob Barlow , the W . M . elect , after being presented to the Installing Master was inducted into the chair of K . S ., with due rite and ceremony , and proclaimed and saluted Bro . Edward Farrar next invested the following brethren as officers for the year , viz .: Bros . J . L . Wood , S . VV . ; J . H . Watson , J . VV . ; William Coope , Treas . ; Titus Fletcher , Sec . ; VV . T . Haworth , S . D . ; J . T . Shepherd , J . D . ; w !
H . Ballard , Dir . of Cers . ; R . W . Sutton , I . G . ; Robert Coope and R . J . Dearden , Stwds . ; and Ralph Brooks , Tyler . The Installing Master gave the address to the W . M ., Bro . E . Farrar to the Wardens , and Bro . E . Pickstone to the brethren , whilst Bro . Farrar concluded the ceremony . Bro . Farrar was appointed representative of the lodge on the Charity Committeeand when " Hearty good wishes "
, had been expressed by the visitors the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned while the lodge room was being cleared and prepared for dinner , after which the toast list was rapidly gone through . Bro . John Chadwick , P . G . Sec , replied on behalf of "Thc V . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . Geo . Mellor ; and Present and Past P . G . Officers . "
Bro . Horrocks , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the Newly-raised Bro . Hodson " in a neat and appropriate speech , which that brother suitably acknowledged . Bro . Edward F ' arrar next proposed "The Health of the W . M . in a few aptly framed sentences , which was heartily drank b y the brethren . Bro . Thos . Shorrocks , P . M ., then sung with his accustomed dash and vigour " Here ' s to his health in a . "
song The Worshipful Master responded , remarking that he should feel very glad if at the expiration of his year of office he could hand to his successor the collar and jewel he had been invested with as untarnished as when he received it , and this he hoped to do with the assistance which might be afforded him by his officers . Bro . Coope , P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the
Installing Alastcrs , Bros . Horrocks , P . M ., and Farrar , P . M and Past Masters of thc Lodge , " said he felt sure everyone who vvas present at the installation ceremony must have been like himself pleased with thc manner in which it had been performed by Bros . Horrocks and Farrar , and he had
been especially gratified because it was the first occasion that any officer of the lodge had installed his successor . With reference to the rest of the Past Masters , Bro . Horrocks said they had all rendered valuable service to thc lodge , and concluded by calling on the brethren to heartily drink their healths .
It is scarcely necessary to say the invitation was promptly and cheerfully responded to , after which a goodly array of Past Masters rose to respond , Bro . Horrocks , P . M ., replying as Installing Master , and Bro . Stott , P . M ., on behalf of the Past Masters . Bro . Farrar , as LP . M ., stated that during the past year he had initiated , jiassed , and raised four brethrenin
ad-, dition to performing three other ceremonies that stood over from the previous year , and this prosperous state of affairs had been further augmented by the purchase of new regalia for the W . M . and his Wardens and other officers , together with a remission of apart of the fees paid by thelodge , Bro . Farrar further stated he felt pleased to know there was a balance of funds in favour of the lodgewhich was
, for them a novelty , and expressed his regret that his tenure of office had expired , as he had always taken great interest in the lodge , feeling it a pleasure to do everything he could for its welfare , and therefore it seemed to him that no sooner did a W . M . get thoroughly into harness than he had to retire . He concluded by thanking the brethren for so heartil
y responding to the toast . Several other toasts were proiiosed and responded to , and a pltasant though somewhat short evening was spent , thc enjoyment of the brethren being enhanced by some capital songs from Bros . Thos . Shorocks , Haworth , Sutton , and Lisenden , and recitations from Bro . Ballard , whilst Bro . Varley presided most efficiently at the piano .
WITHINGTON . —Ashton Lodge ( No . 1140 ) . — I he annual meeting and festival were celebrated on Wednesday , the 10 th ult ., at the Victoria Hall , at half-past three p . m . Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master , Bro . Joseph Wood , assisted by his officers and supported