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about London would be better supported if » WW existed in the Island and so knit the four lodges closely together . The Lodge of Mona being an Irish lodge and thf others being English , it has not been possible hereto-Torero teve a United Grand Lodge . Hence the present
ef After the lodge closed the brethren were hospitably entertained by thevfotthy W . M ., Bro Geneste at ^ residence The only toast proposed was that of " Ihe Visitors by Bro . R . Watterson , P . M . BOLTON . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 221 ) . —The month ' y meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , - the iSth ult ., at the Commercial Hotel , when here : were . "J ° l . R , ' Tohn iKhprwood . W . M . ; Jabez Boothroyd ,
P . M . ; Peter Bradburn , JAV . G . P . Brockbank , Treas , P . G . S . D . ; Thomas Mitchell , Sec , P . G . Tyler ; James Walker , J . D . ; Wm . Siddom , R . Cuerden , Stwds . ; H . J . Briscoe , Organist 5 Thomas Higson , Tvler ; J . S . Sugden , R . J . Churns . de , J . S . AIcTred , P . f I . ; VV . F . Chambers , I . G . ; J . M- R "" er , P . M . ; Thos . Morris , D . of C . ; and J . F . Ehston . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after which the WM announced that the Provincial
.. Grand Lodge meeting had been appointed to be held at Ashton-under-Lyne , on the 10 th May next . It was announced that the W . M . Bro . lsherwood , had consented to act as Steward on the occasion of the Festival cf the Boys' School and had contributed lio 10 s ., to its funds . There being no further business , a portion ot the Ancient Charges were read and the lodge was closed in due form .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — . At the usual monthly gathering of the members of this lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday afternoon , the 24 th ult ., there was a very large gathering of members and visitors , and the business throughout was of a most interesting nature , the chief resolution unanimously arrived at being to send a vote of condolence and message Sakerin her recent
of sympathy to Mrs . Edward , very iheavy bereavement . Bro . E . Saker . late lessee of the Roya Alexandra Theatre , Liverpool , was one of the founders of this lodge , and was deservedly held in high regard as a consdortiots exponent of Masonic principles in both his public and private life . . ,., ,, The lodge was opened in due form by the VV . M ., Bro . AVm and the attendance of officers at the
open-. Savage , ing and during the afternoon included Bros . J . Atkinson , l . P . M . ; VV . VV . Sandbrook , P . M ., D . C . ; J . L . Shrapnell , S . W . ; R . Burgess , J . W . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . M ., Treas . ; J . M . Bovd , Sec ; O . VV . Sanderson , S . D . ; W . A . Whittle , J . D . ; II . Round , S . S . ; C . Buchanan A . S . ; J . J . Monk , Org . ; Josef Cantor , Asst . Org . ; and WHBallTlerThe members of the lodge whose
. . , y . names appeared on the Tyler ' s roll were Bros . fc . Emery , R . Brough , H . D . Burton . J . Selby Hall , Lu . g . Lablache , \ V . Hildyard , A . Harrison , J . E . Jackson , P . P . G . Supt . of "Works ; F . A . Macpherson , E . H . Allen , E . Carter , P . b . Buck , J . Chambers , H . Williams , I . Jacobs , D . Gumming , B . Striem . Gale St . John , A . Hinds , ludor Rogers , 1 ; carroii
Pilcher , Jos . Skeaf , P . T-. G . O . ; C . Mawson , U . i ' -. , \ V . E . Stone , I . Knott , J . H . Light , E . Graham , J . Boardman , H Cooke , D . Flemming , J . L Bramley , VV . Bramley , C . Courtenay , Ben Hughes , W . J ., Campion , John Ballard , ar . d others . On the register of yisitors _ were Bros . T . Sniiirss . < 6 ii : A . Brousil , 57 i ; Professor Grant , 57 ' J
H . lones . W . M . 1675 ; J . H . Gregory , *••«»• ™ 7 J " K . Coxon , S . W . , 675 ; F . Petersen , 594 ; J . B . Curtis , D . C . 139 ; J . Cave , 1094 ; C . Fotherg . ll , VV . M . 1264 ; H . Tyrer . Ws ; L . Peake , 1035 ; J- G < e S ° S > ' } /> A ' Bucknall , WM . G 67 ; and J . R . Bottomley , P . M .. 1675 . At the close of the ordinary business the W . M . called the attention of the brethren to the melancholy fact that removed
since the last meeting of the lodge death had an esteemed brother , Bro . Edward Saker , one who had been identified with the Dramatic Lodge since its consecration , being one of the founders . Bro . baker was universally respected and loved by all who knew him , ami he ( the W . M . ) thought the members of the lodge would only be doing a becoming duty if they sent a message of sympathy bereavement There
to hit widow in her sad . were one or two brethren who knew Bro . Saker more intimately than he ( the W . M . ) did , and he would therefore call upon Bro . Emery tc propose a vote of condolence , and Bro . Mackenzie to second it . , , , , , , u-t J .,.. Bro . Emery said he had attended the lodge that day fully imbued with the propriety ot passing a vote ot sym-„ athv with Mrs . Saker and her family in the recent loss
which they had sustained by the death of husband and father . He had a warm recollection of Bro . baker s kindness in connection with Masonry , because the Jirst time he ( Bro . Emery ) had the privilege of sitting in the Dramatic Lodge Bro . Edward Saker was the one who gave him the most hearty welcome . Although Bro . baker had not be =. i a frequent attendant at the meetings ot the 1 „ H , r , > mvin < r to the oressure of public business , still his
heart beat in thorough unison with the grand principles upon which Freemasonry is founded . The whole of his lite was in strict harmony with those excellent principles , and thev largely led him to be a thoroughly conscientious and straiirht cnvard man of business , faithful friend , a good
husband , and a ldving father . It was exceedingly saa find thst their esteemed brother had been removed in the prime of manhood , and that his widow should have her main su-. port taken from her and the five young children who hrdbeen left to mourn his loss , thereb y necessitating his aid
their battling through life without . ne ipio . Emery ) was sure that the vote of condolence would in a large measure lighten the burden of her sorrow , and show that as Freemasons they sincerely sympathised with the widow in her bereavement . . ,. , Bro I . B . M'Kenzie , P . M ., Ireas ., in seconding the motion , said that during a [ nineteen years' acquaintance with Bro . Saker , he had always found urn a strictly
honourable man , a capable artiste , and a genial mend . * monfpc the objects and privileges of their noble Masonic Order were the preservation and maintenance of a brother ' s good name and rendering help to the children of their deceased and distressed brethren , giving comfort to a brother-when he needed it , and dropping the tear of regret at his graveside when life with him was pa * t ; but tree masonry went even further than this when it carried to the wfdow aVd fatherless children the message of sincere sympathy in their time of sorrow and hour of darkness .-Besides conveying this message to Mrs . Saker and her little ones ,
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he ( Bro . M'Kenzie ) was sure they would also add an expression of sincere hope that in the new and arduous duties which now devolved upon her in connection with the theatre she would have even a larger share of success than that with which her deeply-lamented and much respected husband had been favoured . Bro . J . Atkinson , I . P . M ., supported the adoption of the resolution , and spoke of the invariable kindness and
courtesy which Bro . baker had shown during the period he ( Bro . Atkinson ) was connected with the Alexandra Theatre . Their deceased brother was a good Freemason , an honourable and considerate employer , and a good family man . The resolution was adopted unanimously , and the lodge was closed in due form . About 60 brethren subsequently dined in the banquetingroomwhere an excellent repast was served by Bro .
, Woodhouse , the House Steward . The only toasts were " The Oueen and the Craft , " given by the VV . M . -, " Our Visiting Brethren . " proposed by Bro . M'Kenzie , P . M ., and responded to by Bro . Gregory , P . M . 667 , and Bro . T . Squire , 1633 ; and the Tyler ' s toast , given by the S . W . The most enjoyable entertainment of the "Dramatic "
season of 1 SS 2-3 was given on this occasion , and everyone present thoroughly enjoyed the specially attractive programme . The " talent" comprised Bros . Ferrani , Stone , H . D . Burton , Gale , St . John , A . Brousil ( violin solo ) , R . Brough , T . Squire , and Josef Cantor , who also played the accompaniments .
LIVERPOOL . —Ancient Briton Lodge ( No . 1675 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 30 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , where there was an attendance of about 120 members and visitors , amongst whom was an unusually brilliant array of Masters , Past Masters , and Provincial Grand Officers . The membership of the Antient Briton Lodge is largely composed of representatives of the Principality , and as
Liverpool is sometimes called and generally recognised as the " capital of Wales" the reason for the success of the lodge during its seven years' existence is not difficult to determine . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Hugh Jones , occupied the post of honour , at the commencement of the proceedinsrs , and official support was given to him by Bros . T . Evans , P . G . S . D . ; Dr . J . KellettSmith . P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; VV . E . Coxon , S . W . ; J . Hughes , J . W . ; J . R . Bottomley ,
P . M ., Treas . ; T . H . Walker , Sec . ; W . C . Cowell , b . U . ; VV . H . Rolands , J . D . ; J . Lewis , I . G . ; S . J . Hughes , Stwd . ; R . Jones , Stwd . ; G . J . Yates , Org . ; C . R . Fitton , D . Org . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . The members present included Bros . H . Grundy , G . A . Hay , J . Shackleton , W . Lloyd , H . Roberts , T . Sleight , VV . McLelland , R . Bullen , B . Davies , T . Beaumont , W . Titley , W . J . Brown , j Price . G . Neville , L . Evans , D . Roberts , R . Lewis ,
1 . Woods , R . Hitchinough , J . Lees , J . Ireland , D . Griffiths , J . R . Pritchard , J . Williams , W . Williams , F . Gillett , J . Morris , G . Porter , J . Truesdale , VV . Thomas , and W . V . Williams . Amongst the visitors were : Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . St . B ., P . G . Sec . ; E . George , S . W . 13 = 6 ; R . J . L . Kynaston , W . M . 1393 ; E . «¦ Hartivnght , S . VVI 216 ; Capt . T . Berry , P . M . 15 s . G . Beeken , P . M . 724 ; Dr . F . J . Bailey , P . G . S . D . ; J . Skeaf , P . P . G . O . ;
W . Stediford , P . M . 24 'J J- *• Callow , r . P . U lreas . ; J . P . Bryan , P . G . O . ; C . Arden , P . M . 135 O ; R . Foote , P . M . 1503 ; A . Barclay , l . P . M . 11 S 2 ; T . O . Dutton , W . M . 11 S 2 ; W . J . Lunt , P . G . Treas . ; T . Delamere , S . W . 1620 ; C . Wadsworth , S . W . 292 ; VV . Savage , W . M . 1 G 00 ; J . Alun Jones , P . M . 1157 ; John Beesley , VV . M . S 23 ; A . Bucknall , VV . M . 667 ; T . H . Carefull , P . M . S 23 ; J . B . McKenzie , P . M ., Treas . 1609 ; W . Ireland
Golding , ( Bolton ); J . M . King , J . W . S 23 ; W . , 7 S 6 ; B . Holgates , 1356 ; B . Striem , 1609 ; C . Costigan , 135 G ; J- Morgan , 673 ; R . F ' oote , P . M . 1505 ; A . H . Harwood , 1505 ; T . Ellison , 135 6 ; J . J- Smith , J . W . 1035 ; VV . Braithwaite , G 73 ; J . Hitchin , S 6 ; G . Williams , 220 ; W . Hill , 1035 ; J . J . Foulkes , 292 ; A . McFarlanc , 1356 ; and others . After the initiation of six candidates by the retiring
VV . M . ( Bro . Hugh Jones ) , the chair was taken by Bro . J . KellettSmith , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ( the first W . M . of the Antient Briton Lodge } , who installed Bvo . W . E . Coxon as the Master for the ensuing year . The ceremony being performed in a manner which elicited the hearty commendation of the brethren and proved that Bro . Dr . Smith still remembers and carries out his well known Masonic training and experience . The following were aonointed officers for the year : Bros . Hugh Jones ,
l . P . M . ; T . Evans , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., D . C . ; J . Hughes , S . W . ; T . H . W . Walker , J . W . ; J . R . Bottomley , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); W . C . Cowell , Sec . ; W . H . Rowlands , S . D . ; John Lewis , J . D . ; Robert Jones , I . G . ; G . Yates , Org . ; C . R . Fitton , Dep . Org . ; T . Beaumont , S . S . ; G . Neville , J . S . ; F . Sleight , A . S . ; and Bro . M . Williamson was re-elected Tyler . An excellent banquet was served to upwards of 100
brethren by Bro . Woodhouse , the House Steward . During the evening Bro . Hugh Jones , I . P . M ., was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel in name of the lodge by the VV . M . ; and Bro . James Williams followed by presenting Bro . Jones with a handsome clock and ornaments by the private members of the lodge as a mark of their esteem and regard . An enjoyable programme was given b y Bros . Braithwaite , Lee , George , Pritchard , R . Jones , the Cambrian Quartette , and others .
BOLTON . —St . George's Lodge ( No . 1723 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Commercial Hotel , Town Hall-square , o n Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., when there were present Bros . W . Court , VV . M . ; R . Latham , S . W . ; J . Barrett , J . W . ; J . Priestley , Chap . ; G . Ferguson , Treas . ; N . Nicholson , P . M ., Sec . ; E . G . Harwood , S . D . ; J . VV . Taylor , P . Prov . G . O ., Director of Ceremonies ; T . E . Smith , Organist ; T .
B . 'long , I . G . ; J . W . Roiley , lyler ; W . ll . Bardslev and 8 . Derham , Stwds . Past Masters-. Bros . / .. P . Brockbank , P . Prov . S . G . D ., G . Stwd . Scotland ; T . Morris , J . H . Greenhalgh , J . Martin , Rutter , J . Bromley , J . Richardson , J . Heywood ; N . Nicholson , J . B . Goulbourn , I . Collins . W . Pendlebury , T . Arden , T . Naylor , J . Fogg ,
T . Morris , jun ., M . Jettle , J . Forbes , j . W . Hawksworth , J . Parkinson , S . Brierley , and W . D . Hughes . Visitors Bros . H . Greenwood , P . Prov . G . P . ; T . Mitchell , Prov . G . Tyler ; R . Pennington , P . M . 37 ; J . Morris , P . M . 37 and 14 G ; J . M . Bcntley , Mus . Doc , Org . 37 ; C . Brierley , VV . M . 42 ; W . Cooper , P . M . 146 ; J- Ishenvood , W . M . 221 ; J . Walker , J . D . 221 ; T . Rimmer , 146 ; J . F . Skelton , I . W . 14 G ; C . A . Pontcfract , 337 ; G . W . Dyson , 348 ; W ,
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Crankshaw , W . M . 34 S ; T . Higson , P . M . 34 S ; J . Lee Wood , S . W . 350 ; F . H . Cheesewright , 907 ; J . Marsden , 3 S 1 ; and Peter Lowe , 3 S 1 . The lodge having been opened the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed when Bro . Robert Latham , the VV . M . elect , was duly obligated as regards the government of the lodge , Bro . G . P . " Brockbank being the President of the Board of Installed Masters . Bro .
Latham was afterwards installed as W . M . by Bro . Brockbank . Bro . Court was presented with an elegant Past Master ' s jewel in consequence of the lodge ' s appreciation of his work during his term of office . 'The Auditors presented the balance-sheet of the Treasurer , which they certified as correct , and thereupon Bro . Ferguson was re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year . Bro . J . VV . Roiley was re-elected Tyler . The
followingbrethren were appointed by the W . M . as his officers for the ensuing year , and they along with the . Treasurer and Tyletwere duly invested with ihe collar and jewel of their respective offices , the usual explanation of the duties being rendered by Bro . N . Nicholson , P . M . Bros . John Barrett , S . W . ; E . E . Harwood , J . W . ; N . Nicholson , Secretary ; A . Cosgrave , S . D . ; T . B . Tong , J . D . ; J . W . Taylor , P . M ., D . of Cers . ; Thos . E . Smith , Org . ; W . E .
Bardsley , I . G . ; and Dernam and Naylor , Stewards . The customary charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were delivered by Bro . Brockbank . A gentleman was proposed for initiation . Bro . Brockbank announced that the VV . M . had given him the necessary sum to qualify as a Life Governor for the Boys' School and the Girls' School , and also to serve as Steward for those Charities at the forthcoming festivals . The announcement created the
liveliest feeling of satisfaction amongst the brethren present . It was also stated that the Prov . Grand Master , Colonel Starkie , intended to lay the foundation stone of a new church adjoining his estates at Tong Moor , near Bolton , in the month of May , and that a Masonic ceremony was contemplated for the occasion . The brethren expressed their desire to give support to the Prov . G . M . at that time , and to make a good muster to greet him . A portion of the
ancient rules and charges having been read by the Senior Warden , the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren assembled for banquet shortly after the close of business . Mrs . Priestly of the Commercial Hotel having put forth her best efforts to cater to the wants of the brethren , was rewarded by the thorough appreciation of one of the most successful meetings of the brethren ever held in Bolton , the arrangements beinsr simnlvoeifect .
and the viands all that the keenest epicure could desire , the St . George ' s choir recently established contributed largely to the enjoyment of the brethren , and sang their glees and songs in such a manner as to entrance the audience , and were heartily thanked for their contribution to the harmony and enjoyment of the meeting . The usual loyal toasts and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master of the Order , the Right Hon .
the Eatl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were proposed . Bro . Col . Starkie , R . W . P . G . M . East Lancashire , was proposed by the W . M . and very heartily responded to by the brethren . The W . M . hoped the brethren would attend and support the R . W . Prov . G . M . on the occasion of layingthe
foundation stone of a new Church at Tong Moor . In proposing the health of the Prov . G . Officers the S . W . ( Bro . Barrett ) spoke highly of those brethren and stated that it should be a matter of pride that Bolton contributed some of the most valued members of that body . The toast was briefly responded to by Bro . H . Greenwood , P . P . G . P ., who said that he was proud of his position as a Past Prov . G . Officer and would always endeavour to sustain
the dignity of that office . The health of "the W . M . " ( Bro . Latham ) was proposed b y Bro . Brockbank , the senior Past Master who expressed his great gratification at being asked to install into the office the seventh Master of St George's Lodge , and who had proved himself so worth y ot the distinction the brethren had bestowed upon him , his contribution that day shewed clearly that he throughly appreciated the axiom that office
brought responsibilities as well as honours along with it . Bro . Dr . Bentley composer of " Here ' s to his health in a song" favoured the brethren by a vocal display which elicited the warm plaudits of the brethren . Bro . Pennington , P . M . 37 , proposed "The Installing Master , and the P . M ' s . of the lodge . " Bro . Brockbank , W . M . 37 , and spoke in very flattering terms of the long Masonic services of that brother , intimating that the pleasure
he had in visiting the lodge that evening was considerably enhanced by hearing the Master of his own lodge rehearse the ceremony of to-day , and as Master of the oldest lodge in the Town install the Master of the youngest lodge into office . Bro . Brockbank , in replying alluded to the fact , that this lodge of which he had the honour of being first Master , had become in so short a time , so marvellous a success and
showed that brethren of good social position , peaceably and quietly agreed to accept their Masonic rank without any desire to obtain precedence which some brethren might think them entitled , for instance , the Senior Warden was Chairman of the Bolton Poor Law Union , and the Junior Warden held the honourable position of Mayor of Bolton , and other members of the bodies over which these brethren respectively presided occupied various other offices in the
lodge , he was proud of its success , and trusted to render it any further service in his power . Bro . Court , I . P . M ., also responding paid a warm tribute of respect to the Past Masters who had zealously assisted in his labours during the past year and eulogized the officers for their diligence and attention during his year of office . " The Mother Lodge , No . 221 , " was proposed bv the
J . W ., and responded to by Bro . John lsherwood , W . M . of the lodge . The Mayor spoke in most kindly way of the " Mater , " of the services the old lodge had rendered to Masonry , and of the very excellent Masons who had been trained under its banner , heartily wishing it every success .
Bro . lsherwood , W . M . 221 , made a brief , but effective reply . " The Visitors" were honoured by the S . W ., in appropriate terms . Bro . Brierley , W . M . 42 , in replying expressed his great gratification in visiting a lodge worked as this is and where so much harmony existed amongst the brethren . He alluded to the circumstance of his now filling the chair of
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about London would be better supported if » WW existed in the Island and so knit the four lodges closely together . The Lodge of Mona being an Irish lodge and thf others being English , it has not been possible hereto-Torero teve a United Grand Lodge . Hence the present
ef After the lodge closed the brethren were hospitably entertained by thevfotthy W . M ., Bro Geneste at ^ residence The only toast proposed was that of " Ihe Visitors by Bro . R . Watterson , P . M . BOLTON . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 221 ) . —The month ' y meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , - the iSth ult ., at the Commercial Hotel , when here : were . "J ° l . R , ' Tohn iKhprwood . W . M . ; Jabez Boothroyd ,
P . M . ; Peter Bradburn , JAV . G . P . Brockbank , Treas , P . G . S . D . ; Thomas Mitchell , Sec , P . G . Tyler ; James Walker , J . D . ; Wm . Siddom , R . Cuerden , Stwds . ; H . J . Briscoe , Organist 5 Thomas Higson , Tvler ; J . S . Sugden , R . J . Churns . de , J . S . AIcTred , P . f I . ; VV . F . Chambers , I . G . ; J . M- R "" er , P . M . ; Thos . Morris , D . of C . ; and J . F . Ehston . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after which the WM announced that the Provincial
.. Grand Lodge meeting had been appointed to be held at Ashton-under-Lyne , on the 10 th May next . It was announced that the W . M . Bro . lsherwood , had consented to act as Steward on the occasion of the Festival cf the Boys' School and had contributed lio 10 s ., to its funds . There being no further business , a portion ot the Ancient Charges were read and the lodge was closed in due form .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — . At the usual monthly gathering of the members of this lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Tuesday afternoon , the 24 th ult ., there was a very large gathering of members and visitors , and the business throughout was of a most interesting nature , the chief resolution unanimously arrived at being to send a vote of condolence and message Sakerin her recent
of sympathy to Mrs . Edward , very iheavy bereavement . Bro . E . Saker . late lessee of the Roya Alexandra Theatre , Liverpool , was one of the founders of this lodge , and was deservedly held in high regard as a consdortiots exponent of Masonic principles in both his public and private life . . ,., ,, The lodge was opened in due form by the VV . M ., Bro . AVm and the attendance of officers at the
open-. Savage , ing and during the afternoon included Bros . J . Atkinson , l . P . M . ; VV . VV . Sandbrook , P . M ., D . C . ; J . L . Shrapnell , S . W . ; R . Burgess , J . W . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . M ., Treas . ; J . M . Bovd , Sec ; O . VV . Sanderson , S . D . ; W . A . Whittle , J . D . ; II . Round , S . S . ; C . Buchanan A . S . ; J . J . Monk , Org . ; Josef Cantor , Asst . Org . ; and WHBallTlerThe members of the lodge whose
. . , y . names appeared on the Tyler ' s roll were Bros . fc . Emery , R . Brough , H . D . Burton . J . Selby Hall , Lu . g . Lablache , \ V . Hildyard , A . Harrison , J . E . Jackson , P . P . G . Supt . of "Works ; F . A . Macpherson , E . H . Allen , E . Carter , P . b . Buck , J . Chambers , H . Williams , I . Jacobs , D . Gumming , B . Striem . Gale St . John , A . Hinds , ludor Rogers , 1 ; carroii
Pilcher , Jos . Skeaf , P . T-. G . O . ; C . Mawson , U . i ' -. , \ V . E . Stone , I . Knott , J . H . Light , E . Graham , J . Boardman , H Cooke , D . Flemming , J . L Bramley , VV . Bramley , C . Courtenay , Ben Hughes , W . J ., Campion , John Ballard , ar . d others . On the register of yisitors _ were Bros . T . Sniiirss . < 6 ii : A . Brousil , 57 i ; Professor Grant , 57 ' J
H . lones . W . M . 1675 ; J . H . Gregory , *••«»• ™ 7 J " K . Coxon , S . W . , 675 ; F . Petersen , 594 ; J . B . Curtis , D . C . 139 ; J . Cave , 1094 ; C . Fotherg . ll , VV . M . 1264 ; H . Tyrer . Ws ; L . Peake , 1035 ; J- G < e S ° S > ' } /> A ' Bucknall , WM . G 67 ; and J . R . Bottomley , P . M .. 1675 . At the close of the ordinary business the W . M . called the attention of the brethren to the melancholy fact that removed
since the last meeting of the lodge death had an esteemed brother , Bro . Edward Saker , one who had been identified with the Dramatic Lodge since its consecration , being one of the founders . Bro . baker was universally respected and loved by all who knew him , ami he ( the W . M . ) thought the members of the lodge would only be doing a becoming duty if they sent a message of sympathy bereavement There
to hit widow in her sad . were one or two brethren who knew Bro . Saker more intimately than he ( the W . M . ) did , and he would therefore call upon Bro . Emery tc propose a vote of condolence , and Bro . Mackenzie to second it . , , , , , , u-t J .,.. Bro . Emery said he had attended the lodge that day fully imbued with the propriety ot passing a vote ot sym-„ athv with Mrs . Saker and her family in the recent loss
which they had sustained by the death of husband and father . He had a warm recollection of Bro . baker s kindness in connection with Masonry , because the Jirst time he ( Bro . Emery ) had the privilege of sitting in the Dramatic Lodge Bro . Edward Saker was the one who gave him the most hearty welcome . Although Bro . baker had not be =. i a frequent attendant at the meetings ot the 1 „ H , r , > mvin < r to the oressure of public business , still his
heart beat in thorough unison with the grand principles upon which Freemasonry is founded . The whole of his lite was in strict harmony with those excellent principles , and thev largely led him to be a thoroughly conscientious and straiirht cnvard man of business , faithful friend , a good
husband , and a ldving father . It was exceedingly saa find thst their esteemed brother had been removed in the prime of manhood , and that his widow should have her main su-. port taken from her and the five young children who hrdbeen left to mourn his loss , thereb y necessitating his aid
their battling through life without . ne ipio . Emery ) was sure that the vote of condolence would in a large measure lighten the burden of her sorrow , and show that as Freemasons they sincerely sympathised with the widow in her bereavement . . ,. , Bro I . B . M'Kenzie , P . M ., Ireas ., in seconding the motion , said that during a [ nineteen years' acquaintance with Bro . Saker , he had always found urn a strictly
honourable man , a capable artiste , and a genial mend . * monfpc the objects and privileges of their noble Masonic Order were the preservation and maintenance of a brother ' s good name and rendering help to the children of their deceased and distressed brethren , giving comfort to a brother-when he needed it , and dropping the tear of regret at his graveside when life with him was pa * t ; but tree masonry went even further than this when it carried to the wfdow aVd fatherless children the message of sincere sympathy in their time of sorrow and hour of darkness .-Besides conveying this message to Mrs . Saker and her little ones ,
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he ( Bro . M'Kenzie ) was sure they would also add an expression of sincere hope that in the new and arduous duties which now devolved upon her in connection with the theatre she would have even a larger share of success than that with which her deeply-lamented and much respected husband had been favoured . Bro . J . Atkinson , I . P . M ., supported the adoption of the resolution , and spoke of the invariable kindness and
courtesy which Bro . baker had shown during the period he ( Bro . Atkinson ) was connected with the Alexandra Theatre . Their deceased brother was a good Freemason , an honourable and considerate employer , and a good family man . The resolution was adopted unanimously , and the lodge was closed in due form . About 60 brethren subsequently dined in the banquetingroomwhere an excellent repast was served by Bro .
, Woodhouse , the House Steward . The only toasts were " The Oueen and the Craft , " given by the VV . M . -, " Our Visiting Brethren . " proposed by Bro . M'Kenzie , P . M ., and responded to by Bro . Gregory , P . M . 667 , and Bro . T . Squire , 1633 ; and the Tyler ' s toast , given by the S . W . The most enjoyable entertainment of the "Dramatic "
season of 1 SS 2-3 was given on this occasion , and everyone present thoroughly enjoyed the specially attractive programme . The " talent" comprised Bros . Ferrani , Stone , H . D . Burton , Gale , St . John , A . Brousil ( violin solo ) , R . Brough , T . Squire , and Josef Cantor , who also played the accompaniments .
LIVERPOOL . —Ancient Briton Lodge ( No . 1675 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 30 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , where there was an attendance of about 120 members and visitors , amongst whom was an unusually brilliant array of Masters , Past Masters , and Provincial Grand Officers . The membership of the Antient Briton Lodge is largely composed of representatives of the Principality , and as
Liverpool is sometimes called and generally recognised as the " capital of Wales" the reason for the success of the lodge during its seven years' existence is not difficult to determine . The retiring W . M ., Bro . Hugh Jones , occupied the post of honour , at the commencement of the proceedinsrs , and official support was given to him by Bros . T . Evans , P . G . S . D . ; Dr . J . KellettSmith . P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; VV . E . Coxon , S . W . ; J . Hughes , J . W . ; J . R . Bottomley ,
P . M ., Treas . ; T . H . Walker , Sec . ; W . C . Cowell , b . U . ; VV . H . Rolands , J . D . ; J . Lewis , I . G . ; S . J . Hughes , Stwd . ; R . Jones , Stwd . ; G . J . Yates , Org . ; C . R . Fitton , D . Org . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . The members present included Bros . H . Grundy , G . A . Hay , J . Shackleton , W . Lloyd , H . Roberts , T . Sleight , VV . McLelland , R . Bullen , B . Davies , T . Beaumont , W . Titley , W . J . Brown , j Price . G . Neville , L . Evans , D . Roberts , R . Lewis ,
1 . Woods , R . Hitchinough , J . Lees , J . Ireland , D . Griffiths , J . R . Pritchard , J . Williams , W . Williams , F . Gillett , J . Morris , G . Porter , J . Truesdale , VV . Thomas , and W . V . Williams . Amongst the visitors were : Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . St . B ., P . G . Sec . ; E . George , S . W . 13 = 6 ; R . J . L . Kynaston , W . M . 1393 ; E . «¦ Hartivnght , S . VVI 216 ; Capt . T . Berry , P . M . 15 s . G . Beeken , P . M . 724 ; Dr . F . J . Bailey , P . G . S . D . ; J . Skeaf , P . P . G . O . ;
W . Stediford , P . M . 24 'J J- *• Callow , r . P . U lreas . ; J . P . Bryan , P . G . O . ; C . Arden , P . M . 135 O ; R . Foote , P . M . 1503 ; A . Barclay , l . P . M . 11 S 2 ; T . O . Dutton , W . M . 11 S 2 ; W . J . Lunt , P . G . Treas . ; T . Delamere , S . W . 1620 ; C . Wadsworth , S . W . 292 ; VV . Savage , W . M . 1 G 00 ; J . Alun Jones , P . M . 1157 ; John Beesley , VV . M . S 23 ; A . Bucknall , VV . M . 667 ; T . H . Carefull , P . M . S 23 ; J . B . McKenzie , P . M ., Treas . 1609 ; W . Ireland
Golding , ( Bolton ); J . M . King , J . W . S 23 ; W . , 7 S 6 ; B . Holgates , 1356 ; B . Striem , 1609 ; C . Costigan , 135 G ; J- Morgan , 673 ; R . F ' oote , P . M . 1505 ; A . H . Harwood , 1505 ; T . Ellison , 135 6 ; J . J- Smith , J . W . 1035 ; VV . Braithwaite , G 73 ; J . Hitchin , S 6 ; G . Williams , 220 ; W . Hill , 1035 ; J . J . Foulkes , 292 ; A . McFarlanc , 1356 ; and others . After the initiation of six candidates by the retiring
VV . M . ( Bro . Hugh Jones ) , the chair was taken by Bro . J . KellettSmith , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ( the first W . M . of the Antient Briton Lodge } , who installed Bvo . W . E . Coxon as the Master for the ensuing year . The ceremony being performed in a manner which elicited the hearty commendation of the brethren and proved that Bro . Dr . Smith still remembers and carries out his well known Masonic training and experience . The following were aonointed officers for the year : Bros . Hugh Jones ,
l . P . M . ; T . Evans , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., D . C . ; J . Hughes , S . W . ; T . H . W . Walker , J . W . ; J . R . Bottomley , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ); W . C . Cowell , Sec . ; W . H . Rowlands , S . D . ; John Lewis , J . D . ; Robert Jones , I . G . ; G . Yates , Org . ; C . R . Fitton , Dep . Org . ; T . Beaumont , S . S . ; G . Neville , J . S . ; F . Sleight , A . S . ; and Bro . M . Williamson was re-elected Tyler . An excellent banquet was served to upwards of 100
brethren by Bro . Woodhouse , the House Steward . During the evening Bro . Hugh Jones , I . P . M ., was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel in name of the lodge by the VV . M . ; and Bro . James Williams followed by presenting Bro . Jones with a handsome clock and ornaments by the private members of the lodge as a mark of their esteem and regard . An enjoyable programme was given b y Bros . Braithwaite , Lee , George , Pritchard , R . Jones , the Cambrian Quartette , and others .
BOLTON . —St . George's Lodge ( No . 1723 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Commercial Hotel , Town Hall-square , o n Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., when there were present Bros . W . Court , VV . M . ; R . Latham , S . W . ; J . Barrett , J . W . ; J . Priestley , Chap . ; G . Ferguson , Treas . ; N . Nicholson , P . M ., Sec . ; E . G . Harwood , S . D . ; J . VV . Taylor , P . Prov . G . O ., Director of Ceremonies ; T . E . Smith , Organist ; T .
B . 'long , I . G . ; J . W . Roiley , lyler ; W . ll . Bardslev and 8 . Derham , Stwds . Past Masters-. Bros . / .. P . Brockbank , P . Prov . S . G . D ., G . Stwd . Scotland ; T . Morris , J . H . Greenhalgh , J . Martin , Rutter , J . Bromley , J . Richardson , J . Heywood ; N . Nicholson , J . B . Goulbourn , I . Collins . W . Pendlebury , T . Arden , T . Naylor , J . Fogg ,
T . Morris , jun ., M . Jettle , J . Forbes , j . W . Hawksworth , J . Parkinson , S . Brierley , and W . D . Hughes . Visitors Bros . H . Greenwood , P . Prov . G . P . ; T . Mitchell , Prov . G . Tyler ; R . Pennington , P . M . 37 ; J . Morris , P . M . 37 and 14 G ; J . M . Bcntley , Mus . Doc , Org . 37 ; C . Brierley , VV . M . 42 ; W . Cooper , P . M . 146 ; J- Ishenvood , W . M . 221 ; J . Walker , J . D . 221 ; T . Rimmer , 146 ; J . F . Skelton , I . W . 14 G ; C . A . Pontcfract , 337 ; G . W . Dyson , 348 ; W ,
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Crankshaw , W . M . 34 S ; T . Higson , P . M . 34 S ; J . Lee Wood , S . W . 350 ; F . H . Cheesewright , 907 ; J . Marsden , 3 S 1 ; and Peter Lowe , 3 S 1 . The lodge having been opened the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed when Bro . Robert Latham , the VV . M . elect , was duly obligated as regards the government of the lodge , Bro . G . P . " Brockbank being the President of the Board of Installed Masters . Bro .
Latham was afterwards installed as W . M . by Bro . Brockbank . Bro . Court was presented with an elegant Past Master ' s jewel in consequence of the lodge ' s appreciation of his work during his term of office . 'The Auditors presented the balance-sheet of the Treasurer , which they certified as correct , and thereupon Bro . Ferguson was re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year . Bro . J . VV . Roiley was re-elected Tyler . The
followingbrethren were appointed by the W . M . as his officers for the ensuing year , and they along with the . Treasurer and Tyletwere duly invested with ihe collar and jewel of their respective offices , the usual explanation of the duties being rendered by Bro . N . Nicholson , P . M . Bros . John Barrett , S . W . ; E . E . Harwood , J . W . ; N . Nicholson , Secretary ; A . Cosgrave , S . D . ; T . B . Tong , J . D . ; J . W . Taylor , P . M ., D . of Cers . ; Thos . E . Smith , Org . ; W . E .
Bardsley , I . G . ; and Dernam and Naylor , Stewards . The customary charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren were delivered by Bro . Brockbank . A gentleman was proposed for initiation . Bro . Brockbank announced that the VV . M . had given him the necessary sum to qualify as a Life Governor for the Boys' School and the Girls' School , and also to serve as Steward for those Charities at the forthcoming festivals . The announcement created the
liveliest feeling of satisfaction amongst the brethren present . It was also stated that the Prov . Grand Master , Colonel Starkie , intended to lay the foundation stone of a new church adjoining his estates at Tong Moor , near Bolton , in the month of May , and that a Masonic ceremony was contemplated for the occasion . The brethren expressed their desire to give support to the Prov . G . M . at that time , and to make a good muster to greet him . A portion of the
ancient rules and charges having been read by the Senior Warden , the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren assembled for banquet shortly after the close of business . Mrs . Priestly of the Commercial Hotel having put forth her best efforts to cater to the wants of the brethren , was rewarded by the thorough appreciation of one of the most successful meetings of the brethren ever held in Bolton , the arrangements beinsr simnlvoeifect .
and the viands all that the keenest epicure could desire , the St . George ' s choir recently established contributed largely to the enjoyment of the brethren , and sang their glees and songs in such a manner as to entrance the audience , and were heartily thanked for their contribution to the harmony and enjoyment of the meeting . The usual loyal toasts and " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master of the Order , the Right Hon .
the Eatl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , R . W . Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were proposed . Bro . Col . Starkie , R . W . P . G . M . East Lancashire , was proposed by the W . M . and very heartily responded to by the brethren . The W . M . hoped the brethren would attend and support the R . W . Prov . G . M . on the occasion of layingthe
foundation stone of a new Church at Tong Moor . In proposing the health of the Prov . G . Officers the S . W . ( Bro . Barrett ) spoke highly of those brethren and stated that it should be a matter of pride that Bolton contributed some of the most valued members of that body . The toast was briefly responded to by Bro . H . Greenwood , P . P . G . P ., who said that he was proud of his position as a Past Prov . G . Officer and would always endeavour to sustain
the dignity of that office . The health of "the W . M . " ( Bro . Latham ) was proposed b y Bro . Brockbank , the senior Past Master who expressed his great gratification at being asked to install into the office the seventh Master of St George's Lodge , and who had proved himself so worth y ot the distinction the brethren had bestowed upon him , his contribution that day shewed clearly that he throughly appreciated the axiom that office
brought responsibilities as well as honours along with it . Bro . Dr . Bentley composer of " Here ' s to his health in a song" favoured the brethren by a vocal display which elicited the warm plaudits of the brethren . Bro . Pennington , P . M . 37 , proposed "The Installing Master , and the P . M ' s . of the lodge . " Bro . Brockbank , W . M . 37 , and spoke in very flattering terms of the long Masonic services of that brother , intimating that the pleasure
he had in visiting the lodge that evening was considerably enhanced by hearing the Master of his own lodge rehearse the ceremony of to-day , and as Master of the oldest lodge in the Town install the Master of the youngest lodge into office . Bro . Brockbank , in replying alluded to the fact , that this lodge of which he had the honour of being first Master , had become in so short a time , so marvellous a success and
showed that brethren of good social position , peaceably and quietly agreed to accept their Masonic rank without any desire to obtain precedence which some brethren might think them entitled , for instance , the Senior Warden was Chairman of the Bolton Poor Law Union , and the Junior Warden held the honourable position of Mayor of Bolton , and other members of the bodies over which these brethren respectively presided occupied various other offices in the
lodge , he was proud of its success , and trusted to render it any further service in his power . Bro . Court , I . P . M ., also responding paid a warm tribute of respect to the Past Masters who had zealously assisted in his labours during the past year and eulogized the officers for their diligence and attention during his year of office . " The Mother Lodge , No . 221 , " was proposed bv the
J . W ., and responded to by Bro . John lsherwood , W . M . of the lodge . The Mayor spoke in most kindly way of the " Mater , " of the services the old lodge had rendered to Masonry , and of the very excellent Masons who had been trained under its banner , heartily wishing it every success .
Bro . lsherwood , W . M . 221 , made a brief , but effective reply . " The Visitors" were honoured by the S . W ., in appropriate terms . Bro . Brierley , W . M . 42 , in replying expressed his great gratification in visiting a lodge worked as this is and where so much harmony existed amongst the brethren . He alluded to the circumstance of his now filling the chair of