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Article PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT. ← Page 2 of 2 Article NEW MASONIC HALL AT BARROWIN-FURNESS. Page 1 of 1 Article NEW MASONIC HALL AT BARROWIN-FURNESS. Page 1 of 1 Article JUBILEE OF MENTURIA LODGE, No. 418 Page 1 of 1 Article SUMMER EXCURSION OF THE LODGE OF FORTITUDE, No. 281. Page 1 of 2 →
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Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
him by _ placing such a toast in his hands . Referring to - Bro . Hickman , he said that brother was well known to all for his zeal in Masonry in general and Mark Masonry in particular . He regretted the absence of such a worthy brother through illness and hoped that he would be soon restored to his usual health . He ( Bro . Eve ) as a Past Provincial Officer , could not very well praise himself , but would drink to the health of those who had been added
that day , who were all well known in their lodges . It would ill become him to name any one in particular , as they were all for the good of the cause . He would couple with the toast the name , of Bro . Col . Lord John Taylour , who efficiently occupied the chair , and was not only the . Prov . Grand Senior Warden but the Grand Senior Warden of England . His zeal for Mark Masonry was very marked , and the' brethren- were pleased and honoured by . his
presence . Bro . Eve was afraid that there would be few , if any , to drink to the health ,- as all present were either Present or Past Officers . Bros . TAYLOR and P . H . EMANUEL announced that they were the only two present who were not , but hoped to be on a future occasion . Bro . Lord J TAYIOUR was obliged to Bro . Eve for the complimentary way he had referred to him . He regretted
that he was not a better representative than he was , but he would do his best . Bro . Lord J TAYLOUR proposed "The VV . M ., Bro . ' H . Stone , Wardens and Brethren of the Aldershot Military Mark Lodge , No . 54 , " and thanked them for their kindness and courtesy to the visitors . He hoped they would continue to be a prosperous and happy lodge . VV . Bro . H . STONE , Prov . G . M . O ., thanked the brethren ,
and said it was a very great pleasure , and he felt proud in having the Provincial Grand Lodge held under their banner . The Aldershot Military Lodge always endeavoured to stand foremost in promoting- the interest of Mark Masonry . They were fortunate in having some good working brethren amongst them , and hoped they would continue to have them . VV . Bro . STONE proposed " Success to the Mark
Benevolent Fund . " . Such a toast he said needed but few words from him . The benefits derived from such a fund were ample . Bro . Eve , whose name he would couple with the toast , had devoted the best part of his Masonic life in their Charities , and as proof of which were the numerous bars upon his Charity collar . No brother worked harder and done so . much good as Bro . Eve . W . Bro . EVE- thanked Bro . Stone for the way in which
he had spoken of him . The Mark Benevolent Fund was worthy of all their attention and kind consideration . He hoped to take a fair sum with him- from the province at their next meeting . The fund had not long been started , but had prospered fairly . He hoped the fund by its enlargement would be able to ^ . extend its usefulness to a larger number of brethren than at present . . The Mark Benevolent Fund rivalled its ancient mother , if he might
say it . He hoped the brethren would promptly subscribe , and the tesult be a good one from the province . VV . Bro . EVE proposed ' - 'The Health of the Visitors , " many of whom , he remarked , had taken the trouble to travel some long distances , thus showing theirgreat interest in' the Order . • . VV . Bro . RASTRICK , Prov . Grand Treasurer , returned
thanks , and remarked that he joined the Degree in 1 S 70 , when there were only two or three lodges working in the province , and since then such progress had been made that all must feel encouraged in the success of the Degree . The Tyler's , toast finished a very pleasantday ' s meeting . Bros . Parkhouse , Eve , arid Emanuel contributed towards the harmony of the day ; .
New Masonic Hall At Barrowin-Furness.
NEW MASONIC HALL AT BARROWIN-FURNESS .
LAYING THE FOUNDATION-STONE . On Tuesday afternoon , the 24 th ult ., an event of the greatest possible interest to the members of the Craft in this district took place in the laying of the foundation-stone of a new Masonic Hall in Abbey-road . There are two lodges of Freemasons in Barrow , as well as a Mark Lodge ,
No . 3 O , and the Abbey Royal Arch Chapter , No . 1225 . The Hartington Lodge of Freemasons occupies the position of seniority . The meetings were originally held at the Royal Hotel , hut of late years its headquarters have been in the Custom House , Hindpool-road . The Hindpool Lodge , 1225 , a younger institution by several years , was originally opened at the Queen ' s Hotel , but during the last few vears the regular meetings of this lodge have been
held at the Hartington Hotel , Duke-street . For some years a project has been . on'foot to secure a permanent building in'the town devoted exclusively to the purposes of Freemasonry , but it was not until a few months ago that the arrangements were in such a forward state as to enable a Committee of the tiyo Craft lodges to invite tenders for the erection of the edifice . The two lodges have undertaken the responsibility of the work they have commenced , and
when the building-is completed it will be the home for all the Maspnic Institutions in the town . The site of the new hall has a frontage in Abbey-road of 62 feet , and stretches back to Hi g h-street . The scheme at present is not so ' comp lete as it is intended to make it at some future time , but it will nevertheless embrace the conveniences which are essential to a comfortable and satisfactory hall . The building will be of one storey , with an effective balustrade , the
bnck-work being reheved with red sandstoue masonry . Entering the front door , a corridor is reached , the extreme end of which will be used for lavatories and offices . . The front portion of the building is lighted from Abbey-road by three large windows , two of which open in the billiard room and one into an ante-room . The lodge room occupies the rear of the billiard and ante-rooms , and measures 50 feet by 25 feet . It is entered from the ante-room , and will be found
a convenient and well-proportioned apartment . A heating ' apparatus will be furnished , and adequate cellar room has been arranged for . Sufficient space has been left for the erection at some future date of a cottage with a frontage to High-street . The cost of the building , it is expected , will be from £ 1200 to £ 1400- The builders are Bros . Brier and Hart , of Barrow , and the architect- Bro . John Harrison , of
• the lirml'of Messrs . Paley and Austin . It is anticipated the . building will be ready for occupation in three or four months . The' dispensation was granted to Lodge 1021 , under whose banner the stone was to be laid , Bro . Henry Cook , P . M . 1021 , P . P . G . S . W . Cumberland and VVestmorland , having been invited to perform that interesting ceremony .
New Masonic Hall At Barrowin-Furness.
At a quarter to two o ' clock on Tuesday , the brethren of Lodge 1225 assembled at their head quarters , the Hartington Hotel . There was a large attendance of visiting brethren . Thelodge was opened'by the VV . M ., Bro . J . H . Thomas , P . M ., and then an adjournment was made fo the Exchange , Hindpool-road , which , by special dispensation , was allowed to be used by the Hartington Lodge , 1031 , as a lodge room for the day . Here Bro . G . Nelson , VV . AI .,
opened -the Iodge , and an adjournment was made . The following-brethren of Hartington Lodge , 1021 , were present : Bros . George Nelson , 'VV . M . ; R . Bowker . S . W . j J . Murray , I . W . ; P . L . Booth , I . P . M . ; H . Cook , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W . for ¦ Cumberland and Westmorland ; H . Bagot , P . M ., P . Prov . Grand Superintendent of Works ; B . U . Hearri , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; R . VV . Worrall , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; M . Haslam , P . M . ; J . Huartson .
P . M . ; C . P . Richards , P . M ., M . C . ; J . Reid , P . M . and Treas . ; Rev ; ' VV . VV . Hawdon , Chap . ; T . Sutton , S . D . ; G . H . Parke , J . D . ; VV . Roberts , I . G . '; R . T . Taylor , P . M . and Org . ; G . S . Heath , P . M . ; VV . Ormandy , R . Lomas , J . Walch , VV . Artis , VV . H . Berry , T . Myerscough , J . VV . Carmichael , Joseph Hill , J . Walker , VV . H . Davies , F . Postlethwaite , T . Grieve , P . M . ; Jos . Turner , W . Ramsay , A . F . P . Smith , J . Y . Mcintosh , J . Harrison ,
M . Armer , J . VV . Stone , J . P . Williams , J . M . Stark , T . A . Morphet , J . Milner , J . Hague , F . Dunstan , VV . R . Ormandy , C VV . Brier , P . M . ; VV . H . Vale , VV . Dawson , E . Hinks , P . M . ; and H . F . Wright . The following brethren of Hindpool Lodge 1225 , were present : Bros . Dr . Thomas , W . M . ; E . H . Barnett , S . W . j VV . Turvey , J . VV . ; George James , S . D . ; D . M . Ross , l . D . ; Geo . VV . Roll , George Cornfield , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B .,
Treas . ; A . Naylor , I . G . ; S . S . Lord , Org . ; G . B . Nalder , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Jas . C . Hunter , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Cumberland and Westmorland ; Dr . Settle , P . M . ; D . Smyth , P . M . ; T . Hunter , J . Stables . E . J . Morgan / P . M . ; T . L . Phillips , R . Rees , T . Scully , W . Ford , John Timmins , Jas . Bush , E . Richards , T . G . Normanton , J . B . Tonge , T . Pollitt , C J Roberts , J . P . Hodjjson , J . Stribley , and F . Worrall . The following visitors were present : Bros . Rev . J . M .
Morgan , P . P . C ; E .-Sewell , P . P . G . O . 302 , West York ; W . Whiteside , P . M . 1398 , P . P . G . S . B . ; C Godby , I . P . M . 1398 ; F . H . Clarke , P . M . 139 S ; G . B . S . Berner , W . M . 139 S ; R . Townley , J . W . 139 S ; VV . Mandall , S . D . 139 S ; E . B . Mitchell , S . W . 139 S ; John Walton , P . M . 1398 ,- R . Kendall , 995 j S . Blinkhorn , Whitehaven j Alfred W . Catelle , 31 ; W . Bamber , 139 S ; John Wilson , 412 , formerly . TO . 1 ! ; S . A . Adams , 1308 ; John W . Morton . 071 .
Batley ; C . Vick , 1013 , Liverpool ; J . H . Atkinson , 995 ; A . Saddler , 995 ; and C . F . Himman , Peveril Lodge , U . S . A ., 119 . A procession was then formed and , having arrived at the site , the brethren divided to the right and the- left , and faced inwards , thus forming an avenue through which Bro . Cook passed , being preceded by the Standard Bearer and the Inner Guards , and followed by the Master of the lodge
bearing the Ionic light , and the rest of the brethren in reverse order . The M . C . 's having arranged the brethren , Bro . Cook , the Chaplain , and P . M ., with Square and the Secretary in the east , an opening ode , . " Except the Lord build the house Their labour is but lost that build it , " was sung by the choir , composed of the musical brethren present , Bro . Walsh presiding at the harmonium .
Bro . G . B . NALDER , P . M . 1225 , Vice-Chairman of the Masonic Hall Committee , then addressed . Bro . Cook , stating that he had been asked to request him on behalf of the committee to lay the corner-stone of this building with Masonic formula .. He was sure the honour could not be placed in more worthy hands , as Bro . Cook Had not only taken a great interest . in Freemasonry in Barrow , but had exerted every effort to bring into existence the hall whose
corner-stone was to be laid that day . The Masons of Barrow had endeavoured for many years past to secure a hall to be used exclusively for their own purposes , and he was glad the time had arrived when they could boast of the possession of such a desirable building as this would prove to be . Bro . H . COOK , P . M . 1021 and 119 , P . P . G . S . W . Cumberland ' and Westmorland , returned thanks to the brethren for the honour they had done him in selectinghim toperform this
very interestingceremony .. He was gratified that the day was approaching when thc Masons of Barrow would be able to meet under their own roof , and he felt sure that that day's proceedings would be the inauguration of a brighter future for Freemasonry in this vicinity . It was remarkable that on the ' very day selected for the laying of this corner-stone there should appear in the newspapers an article strongly condemning tnem , but they as Masons , knowing that
Freemasonry was nothing more or less than the handmaiden of religion , could afford to smile at such criticism . The Chaplain , the Rev . VV . W . Hawden , having offered a prayer , the Secretary of the Masonic Hall Committee , Bro . H . Bagot , P . M . 1021 , & c , P . P . G . S . of W „ read an inscription on parchment , giving an outline of Masons at the present day , and the history of the Barrow lodges , which was placed in the phial with the coins and deposited in the
cavity of the lower stone . 1 he builder , Bro . Brier , presented Bro . Cook with a chaste silver trowel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , of London ) , and then the stone was lowered in the usual Masonic way , Bro . Cook , after certain other formula , declaring the stone to de duly laid . An ode , specially composed for the occasion by Bro . J . Walsh— "When the Temple's first stone was slowly descending "—was now sung , and the Chaplain offered a
prayer . Bro . Cook inspected the plans of the intended building , delivered the same to the architect , together with the several tools used in proving the position of the stone , and desired him to' proceed without loss of time to the completion of the work in conformity with the plan . The ceremony concluded with the singing of the National Anthem ( Masonic version ) , and the brethren returned in procession to the Exchange in Hindpool-road , where the Hartington
Lodge , 1021 , was closed by" the officers of 1225 . The brethren partook of refreshments , and afterwards proceeded to the Hartington Hotel , where the Hindpool Lodge was closed in usual form by the officers of 1021 . In the evening a dinner was held at the Hartington Hotel , attended by about 30 of the brethren , the W . M . ' s of the two lodges occupying the posts of honour . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .
Her Royal Hi ghness the Duchess of Cambridge has recently received from the Empress of Russia the Star of the Order of St . Catherine of Russia .
Jubilee Of Menturia Lodge, No. 418
JUBILEE OF MENTURIA LODGE , No . 418
The jubilee of the Menturia Lodge , held at Henley , was celebrated on Thursday , the 12 th ult ., in a manner which , thanks to Bro . John Bromley , VV . M ., afforded enjoyment not only to the members , but to their wives or other female friends . The lodge was consecrated in 1 S 34 , and was then numbered CoO on the register of the Grand Lodge of England . In June , 1 SC 3 , the number was altered to 41 S . The
first Master was Ralph Stephenson , who held . the ollice for two years . The present VV . M . and Mrs . Bromley invited the whole of the members and their wives and a few brethren connected with other lodges and their wives to a garden party at The Mount , Penkhull , and about 150 attended . The visitors having arrived early . in the afternoon , were provided with luncheon in a tent on the lawn . The VV . M ..
presided , and there were present the following members of the Menturia Lodge : Bros . J . B . Picrcy , P . G . S . W . ; T . Taylor , P . P . G . S . W . ; VV . H . Hales , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Bickley , P . P . G . J . W . ; G . Pitchford , P . P . G . J . D . ; Dr . J . S . Capper , P . P . G . A . D . C ; J . L . Hamshaw , S . VV . ; E . B . Jackson , J . VV . ; J . Stringer , P . M . ; F . Brandon , P . M . ; VV . J . Carr , P . M . ; j . Beardmore , P . M . ; J . Wain , P . M . ; the Rev . E . D . Boothman , P . G . Chap . ; the Rev . 1 .
Westbury , P . P . G . G . ; the Rev . 1 . Hilton , C . Butters , G . Barlow , J . Barlow , J . Buckley , VV . Boulton , E . Banks , H . Cartledge , J . Charlesworth , li . Devereux , John Dimmock , A . Furness , D . Groom , E . V . Greatbach , VV . Giblett , J . Goodson , E . J . Hammersley , W . Hampton , S . Hayes , T . Henstock , I . P . Heap , J . West Jones , David Jones , VV . Jones , Edmund Jones , ' J . Kent , S . Lear , F . W . Llewellyn , J . Lobley , T . Martsell , VV . K . Moston , E . L . Maddock , T .
E . Pool , John Robinson , T . Stokes , ] . Thorley , W . Tunnicliffe , M . Tunnicliffe . J . Warriliow , H . Windle , A . F . Wenger , W . W . Wardle , VV . N . Wilson , Geo . Wilkes , J . Ingamells , 460 , P . P . G . J . D . ; F . Mountford , 4 60 , P . G . . Org . ; J . Warner , P . P . G . P . ; D . H . Dunning , W . M . 637 ; VV . Jackson , 637 ; G . Bennion , P . M . 546 ; W . Savage , P . M . " 451 ; Mr . George Leason , and Mr . Jackson , jun . The ladies and brethren having been seated , Bro .
Stringer , on behalf of the members of the lodge , presented to Mrs . Bromley a splendid bouquet of the choicest flowers , with a silver holder . After luncheon , the VV . M . proposed "The Queen . " Bro . J . L . HAMSHAW then proposed the toast of "Bro . Bromley , VV . M ., and the jubilee of our lodge . " He observed that in the year 1 S 34 the first Master of Menturia Lodge was appointed , and that being the jubilee year he '
need not say anything to induce them to receive the toast very heartily . They knew what Freemasonry was : they knew it was a confederation having for its object the attainment of moral perfection . They knew it was a confederation , which had had much to do in past ages in the advancement of the civilization of the world , and the good that it had don ' e had not always been apparent to the world . There ¦ were three words which perhaps had caused more
bloodshed than any other words in the language , and they em- ' bodied the teaching of Freemasonry— " Liberty , equality ,, fraternity : " liberty , ' which taught them to regulate the passions so that the intellect might have full play ; equality , not by any process of levelling up or levelling down , as though matter and things in the world could make everybody equal ; but equality which , taking into consideration all the distinction which that matter made , held out to the
brethren the right hand of fellowship , creating amongst them a fraternal fteling . In the presence of the ladies he might say that Freemasonry had for its object the moral and religious elevation of the Craft ; and the wives , sisters , and daughters of Masons would know whether the members of the Craft related to them were good members of society . He ( Bro . Hamshaw ) then spoke of the indomitable energy and the ' great hospitality of the VV . M ., and
the toast was drunk with much heartiness . Bro . BROMLEY acknowledged the toast , and also thanked the brethren for the splendid bouquet which had been given to Mrs . Bromley . Bro . T . VV . TUNNICLIFFE , on behalf of his partner ( Bro . Taylor ) and himself , presented to the W . M ., for the lodgeroom , a handsome tablet containing the names of those who have held the office of VV . M . since the consecration in 1834 . The tablet is a splendid specimen of the potter ' s .
art , designed by Mr . W . Slater , and enclosed . in a carved ' oak frame , and will constitute a useful ornament to the lodge . " The Health of Bros . Taylor and Tunnicliffe" was drunk with much cordiality , and the toast was duly acknowledged . Bro . BRANDON proposed "The Ladies , " and Bro . HALES responded .
The party then quitted the tent and enjoyed themselves in various ways in the beautiful grounds of The Mount , dancing being one of the chief amusements , the weather being delightfully fine , lt was a convivial party ; the greatest harmony and good feeling prevailed , and the proceedings afforded unalloyed enjoyment to all who had the good fortune to be present on the occasion .
Summer Excursion Of The Lodge Of Fortitude, No. 281.
SUMMER EXCURSION OF THE LODGE OF FORTITUDE , No . 281 .
On Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., this lodge celebrated the Festival of St . John the Baptist by an excursion to Clapham . For the first time , we believe , in the history of Freemasonry in Lancaster , ladies were admitted to share in the festivities- of the brethren of the mystic tie . The
mother lodge of the town has thus got rid of the charge of selfishness which with good reason was laid at the door of Freemasons in excluding ladies from their festive celebrations . About 40 brethren and lady friends composed the party . A few gave the whole day to the out , and spent the time in rambling about the delightful neighbourhood , in visiting the renowned caves , and generally enjoying the
grand scenery of the district . The bulk of the party left the Green Area Station , in saloons specially provided , at 2 . 27 p . m ., and arrived at Clapham about half-past three o ' clock . ' The members of the party were admitted to the beautiful grounds in which stands the residence -of Mr . Farrer , and time passed away quickly .
At ! hve o clock , the party sat down to a "high tea " provided at the New Inn , in Bro . Ray ' s best style . The refreshing and appetising mountain air had the usual stimulating effect , and the tea was most thoroughly appreciated . ' There was np special programme to guide the proceedings after tea , but the W . M ., Bro . T . Bayley who presided , gave as a sentiment , " Health and Happiness
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Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
him by _ placing such a toast in his hands . Referring to - Bro . Hickman , he said that brother was well known to all for his zeal in Masonry in general and Mark Masonry in particular . He regretted the absence of such a worthy brother through illness and hoped that he would be soon restored to his usual health . He ( Bro . Eve ) as a Past Provincial Officer , could not very well praise himself , but would drink to the health of those who had been added
that day , who were all well known in their lodges . It would ill become him to name any one in particular , as they were all for the good of the cause . He would couple with the toast the name , of Bro . Col . Lord John Taylour , who efficiently occupied the chair , and was not only the . Prov . Grand Senior Warden but the Grand Senior Warden of England . His zeal for Mark Masonry was very marked , and the' brethren- were pleased and honoured by . his
presence . Bro . Eve was afraid that there would be few , if any , to drink to the health ,- as all present were either Present or Past Officers . Bros . TAYLOR and P . H . EMANUEL announced that they were the only two present who were not , but hoped to be on a future occasion . Bro . Lord J TAYIOUR was obliged to Bro . Eve for the complimentary way he had referred to him . He regretted
that he was not a better representative than he was , but he would do his best . Bro . Lord J TAYLOUR proposed "The VV . M ., Bro . ' H . Stone , Wardens and Brethren of the Aldershot Military Mark Lodge , No . 54 , " and thanked them for their kindness and courtesy to the visitors . He hoped they would continue to be a prosperous and happy lodge . VV . Bro . H . STONE , Prov . G . M . O ., thanked the brethren ,
and said it was a very great pleasure , and he felt proud in having the Provincial Grand Lodge held under their banner . The Aldershot Military Lodge always endeavoured to stand foremost in promoting- the interest of Mark Masonry . They were fortunate in having some good working brethren amongst them , and hoped they would continue to have them . VV . Bro . STONE proposed " Success to the Mark
Benevolent Fund . " . Such a toast he said needed but few words from him . The benefits derived from such a fund were ample . Bro . Eve , whose name he would couple with the toast , had devoted the best part of his Masonic life in their Charities , and as proof of which were the numerous bars upon his Charity collar . No brother worked harder and done so . much good as Bro . Eve . W . Bro . EVE- thanked Bro . Stone for the way in which
he had spoken of him . The Mark Benevolent Fund was worthy of all their attention and kind consideration . He hoped to take a fair sum with him- from the province at their next meeting . The fund had not long been started , but had prospered fairly . He hoped the fund by its enlargement would be able to ^ . extend its usefulness to a larger number of brethren than at present . . The Mark Benevolent Fund rivalled its ancient mother , if he might
say it . He hoped the brethren would promptly subscribe , and the tesult be a good one from the province . VV . Bro . EVE proposed ' - 'The Health of the Visitors , " many of whom , he remarked , had taken the trouble to travel some long distances , thus showing theirgreat interest in' the Order . • . VV . Bro . RASTRICK , Prov . Grand Treasurer , returned
thanks , and remarked that he joined the Degree in 1 S 70 , when there were only two or three lodges working in the province , and since then such progress had been made that all must feel encouraged in the success of the Degree . The Tyler's , toast finished a very pleasantday ' s meeting . Bros . Parkhouse , Eve , arid Emanuel contributed towards the harmony of the day ; .
New Masonic Hall At Barrowin-Furness.
NEW MASONIC HALL AT BARROWIN-FURNESS .
LAYING THE FOUNDATION-STONE . On Tuesday afternoon , the 24 th ult ., an event of the greatest possible interest to the members of the Craft in this district took place in the laying of the foundation-stone of a new Masonic Hall in Abbey-road . There are two lodges of Freemasons in Barrow , as well as a Mark Lodge ,
No . 3 O , and the Abbey Royal Arch Chapter , No . 1225 . The Hartington Lodge of Freemasons occupies the position of seniority . The meetings were originally held at the Royal Hotel , hut of late years its headquarters have been in the Custom House , Hindpool-road . The Hindpool Lodge , 1225 , a younger institution by several years , was originally opened at the Queen ' s Hotel , but during the last few vears the regular meetings of this lodge have been
held at the Hartington Hotel , Duke-street . For some years a project has been . on'foot to secure a permanent building in'the town devoted exclusively to the purposes of Freemasonry , but it was not until a few months ago that the arrangements were in such a forward state as to enable a Committee of the tiyo Craft lodges to invite tenders for the erection of the edifice . The two lodges have undertaken the responsibility of the work they have commenced , and
when the building-is completed it will be the home for all the Maspnic Institutions in the town . The site of the new hall has a frontage in Abbey-road of 62 feet , and stretches back to Hi g h-street . The scheme at present is not so ' comp lete as it is intended to make it at some future time , but it will nevertheless embrace the conveniences which are essential to a comfortable and satisfactory hall . The building will be of one storey , with an effective balustrade , the
bnck-work being reheved with red sandstoue masonry . Entering the front door , a corridor is reached , the extreme end of which will be used for lavatories and offices . . The front portion of the building is lighted from Abbey-road by three large windows , two of which open in the billiard room and one into an ante-room . The lodge room occupies the rear of the billiard and ante-rooms , and measures 50 feet by 25 feet . It is entered from the ante-room , and will be found
a convenient and well-proportioned apartment . A heating ' apparatus will be furnished , and adequate cellar room has been arranged for . Sufficient space has been left for the erection at some future date of a cottage with a frontage to High-street . The cost of the building , it is expected , will be from £ 1200 to £ 1400- The builders are Bros . Brier and Hart , of Barrow , and the architect- Bro . John Harrison , of
• the lirml'of Messrs . Paley and Austin . It is anticipated the . building will be ready for occupation in three or four months . The' dispensation was granted to Lodge 1021 , under whose banner the stone was to be laid , Bro . Henry Cook , P . M . 1021 , P . P . G . S . W . Cumberland and VVestmorland , having been invited to perform that interesting ceremony .
New Masonic Hall At Barrowin-Furness.
At a quarter to two o ' clock on Tuesday , the brethren of Lodge 1225 assembled at their head quarters , the Hartington Hotel . There was a large attendance of visiting brethren . Thelodge was opened'by the VV . M ., Bro . J . H . Thomas , P . M ., and then an adjournment was made fo the Exchange , Hindpool-road , which , by special dispensation , was allowed to be used by the Hartington Lodge , 1031 , as a lodge room for the day . Here Bro . G . Nelson , VV . AI .,
opened -the Iodge , and an adjournment was made . The following-brethren of Hartington Lodge , 1021 , were present : Bros . George Nelson , 'VV . M . ; R . Bowker . S . W . j J . Murray , I . W . ; P . L . Booth , I . P . M . ; H . Cook , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W . for ¦ Cumberland and Westmorland ; H . Bagot , P . M ., P . Prov . Grand Superintendent of Works ; B . U . Hearri , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; R . VV . Worrall , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; M . Haslam , P . M . ; J . Huartson .
P . M . ; C . P . Richards , P . M ., M . C . ; J . Reid , P . M . and Treas . ; Rev ; ' VV . VV . Hawdon , Chap . ; T . Sutton , S . D . ; G . H . Parke , J . D . ; VV . Roberts , I . G . '; R . T . Taylor , P . M . and Org . ; G . S . Heath , P . M . ; VV . Ormandy , R . Lomas , J . Walch , VV . Artis , VV . H . Berry , T . Myerscough , J . VV . Carmichael , Joseph Hill , J . Walker , VV . H . Davies , F . Postlethwaite , T . Grieve , P . M . ; Jos . Turner , W . Ramsay , A . F . P . Smith , J . Y . Mcintosh , J . Harrison ,
M . Armer , J . VV . Stone , J . P . Williams , J . M . Stark , T . A . Morphet , J . Milner , J . Hague , F . Dunstan , VV . R . Ormandy , C VV . Brier , P . M . ; VV . H . Vale , VV . Dawson , E . Hinks , P . M . ; and H . F . Wright . The following brethren of Hindpool Lodge 1225 , were present : Bros . Dr . Thomas , W . M . ; E . H . Barnett , S . W . j VV . Turvey , J . VV . ; George James , S . D . ; D . M . Ross , l . D . ; Geo . VV . Roll , George Cornfield , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B .,
Treas . ; A . Naylor , I . G . ; S . S . Lord , Org . ; G . B . Nalder , P . M ., P . G . S . ; Jas . C . Hunter , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Cumberland and Westmorland ; Dr . Settle , P . M . ; D . Smyth , P . M . ; T . Hunter , J . Stables . E . J . Morgan / P . M . ; T . L . Phillips , R . Rees , T . Scully , W . Ford , John Timmins , Jas . Bush , E . Richards , T . G . Normanton , J . B . Tonge , T . Pollitt , C J Roberts , J . P . Hodjjson , J . Stribley , and F . Worrall . The following visitors were present : Bros . Rev . J . M .
Morgan , P . P . C ; E .-Sewell , P . P . G . O . 302 , West York ; W . Whiteside , P . M . 1398 , P . P . G . S . B . ; C Godby , I . P . M . 1398 ; F . H . Clarke , P . M . 139 S ; G . B . S . Berner , W . M . 139 S ; R . Townley , J . W . 139 S ; VV . Mandall , S . D . 139 S ; E . B . Mitchell , S . W . 139 S ; John Walton , P . M . 1398 ,- R . Kendall , 995 j S . Blinkhorn , Whitehaven j Alfred W . Catelle , 31 ; W . Bamber , 139 S ; John Wilson , 412 , formerly . TO . 1 ! ; S . A . Adams , 1308 ; John W . Morton . 071 .
Batley ; C . Vick , 1013 , Liverpool ; J . H . Atkinson , 995 ; A . Saddler , 995 ; and C . F . Himman , Peveril Lodge , U . S . A ., 119 . A procession was then formed and , having arrived at the site , the brethren divided to the right and the- left , and faced inwards , thus forming an avenue through which Bro . Cook passed , being preceded by the Standard Bearer and the Inner Guards , and followed by the Master of the lodge
bearing the Ionic light , and the rest of the brethren in reverse order . The M . C . 's having arranged the brethren , Bro . Cook , the Chaplain , and P . M ., with Square and the Secretary in the east , an opening ode , . " Except the Lord build the house Their labour is but lost that build it , " was sung by the choir , composed of the musical brethren present , Bro . Walsh presiding at the harmonium .
Bro . G . B . NALDER , P . M . 1225 , Vice-Chairman of the Masonic Hall Committee , then addressed . Bro . Cook , stating that he had been asked to request him on behalf of the committee to lay the corner-stone of this building with Masonic formula .. He was sure the honour could not be placed in more worthy hands , as Bro . Cook Had not only taken a great interest . in Freemasonry in Barrow , but had exerted every effort to bring into existence the hall whose
corner-stone was to be laid that day . The Masons of Barrow had endeavoured for many years past to secure a hall to be used exclusively for their own purposes , and he was glad the time had arrived when they could boast of the possession of such a desirable building as this would prove to be . Bro . H . COOK , P . M . 1021 and 119 , P . P . G . S . W . Cumberland ' and Westmorland , returned thanks to the brethren for the honour they had done him in selectinghim toperform this
very interestingceremony .. He was gratified that the day was approaching when thc Masons of Barrow would be able to meet under their own roof , and he felt sure that that day's proceedings would be the inauguration of a brighter future for Freemasonry in this vicinity . It was remarkable that on the ' very day selected for the laying of this corner-stone there should appear in the newspapers an article strongly condemning tnem , but they as Masons , knowing that
Freemasonry was nothing more or less than the handmaiden of religion , could afford to smile at such criticism . The Chaplain , the Rev . VV . W . Hawden , having offered a prayer , the Secretary of the Masonic Hall Committee , Bro . H . Bagot , P . M . 1021 , & c , P . P . G . S . of W „ read an inscription on parchment , giving an outline of Masons at the present day , and the history of the Barrow lodges , which was placed in the phial with the coins and deposited in the
cavity of the lower stone . 1 he builder , Bro . Brier , presented Bro . Cook with a chaste silver trowel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , of London ) , and then the stone was lowered in the usual Masonic way , Bro . Cook , after certain other formula , declaring the stone to de duly laid . An ode , specially composed for the occasion by Bro . J . Walsh— "When the Temple's first stone was slowly descending "—was now sung , and the Chaplain offered a
prayer . Bro . Cook inspected the plans of the intended building , delivered the same to the architect , together with the several tools used in proving the position of the stone , and desired him to' proceed without loss of time to the completion of the work in conformity with the plan . The ceremony concluded with the singing of the National Anthem ( Masonic version ) , and the brethren returned in procession to the Exchange in Hindpool-road , where the Hartington
Lodge , 1021 , was closed by" the officers of 1225 . The brethren partook of refreshments , and afterwards proceeded to the Hartington Hotel , where the Hindpool Lodge was closed in usual form by the officers of 1021 . In the evening a dinner was held at the Hartington Hotel , attended by about 30 of the brethren , the W . M . ' s of the two lodges occupying the posts of honour . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .
Her Royal Hi ghness the Duchess of Cambridge has recently received from the Empress of Russia the Star of the Order of St . Catherine of Russia .
Jubilee Of Menturia Lodge, No. 418
JUBILEE OF MENTURIA LODGE , No . 418
The jubilee of the Menturia Lodge , held at Henley , was celebrated on Thursday , the 12 th ult ., in a manner which , thanks to Bro . John Bromley , VV . M ., afforded enjoyment not only to the members , but to their wives or other female friends . The lodge was consecrated in 1 S 34 , and was then numbered CoO on the register of the Grand Lodge of England . In June , 1 SC 3 , the number was altered to 41 S . The
first Master was Ralph Stephenson , who held . the ollice for two years . The present VV . M . and Mrs . Bromley invited the whole of the members and their wives and a few brethren connected with other lodges and their wives to a garden party at The Mount , Penkhull , and about 150 attended . The visitors having arrived early . in the afternoon , were provided with luncheon in a tent on the lawn . The VV . M ..
presided , and there were present the following members of the Menturia Lodge : Bros . J . B . Picrcy , P . G . S . W . ; T . Taylor , P . P . G . S . W . ; VV . H . Hales , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Bickley , P . P . G . J . W . ; G . Pitchford , P . P . G . J . D . ; Dr . J . S . Capper , P . P . G . A . D . C ; J . L . Hamshaw , S . VV . ; E . B . Jackson , J . VV . ; J . Stringer , P . M . ; F . Brandon , P . M . ; VV . J . Carr , P . M . ; j . Beardmore , P . M . ; J . Wain , P . M . ; the Rev . E . D . Boothman , P . G . Chap . ; the Rev . 1 .
Westbury , P . P . G . G . ; the Rev . 1 . Hilton , C . Butters , G . Barlow , J . Barlow , J . Buckley , VV . Boulton , E . Banks , H . Cartledge , J . Charlesworth , li . Devereux , John Dimmock , A . Furness , D . Groom , E . V . Greatbach , VV . Giblett , J . Goodson , E . J . Hammersley , W . Hampton , S . Hayes , T . Henstock , I . P . Heap , J . West Jones , David Jones , VV . Jones , Edmund Jones , ' J . Kent , S . Lear , F . W . Llewellyn , J . Lobley , T . Martsell , VV . K . Moston , E . L . Maddock , T .
E . Pool , John Robinson , T . Stokes , ] . Thorley , W . Tunnicliffe , M . Tunnicliffe . J . Warriliow , H . Windle , A . F . Wenger , W . W . Wardle , VV . N . Wilson , Geo . Wilkes , J . Ingamells , 460 , P . P . G . J . D . ; F . Mountford , 4 60 , P . G . . Org . ; J . Warner , P . P . G . P . ; D . H . Dunning , W . M . 637 ; VV . Jackson , 637 ; G . Bennion , P . M . 546 ; W . Savage , P . M . " 451 ; Mr . George Leason , and Mr . Jackson , jun . The ladies and brethren having been seated , Bro .
Stringer , on behalf of the members of the lodge , presented to Mrs . Bromley a splendid bouquet of the choicest flowers , with a silver holder . After luncheon , the VV . M . proposed "The Queen . " Bro . J . L . HAMSHAW then proposed the toast of "Bro . Bromley , VV . M ., and the jubilee of our lodge . " He observed that in the year 1 S 34 the first Master of Menturia Lodge was appointed , and that being the jubilee year he '
need not say anything to induce them to receive the toast very heartily . They knew what Freemasonry was : they knew it was a confederation having for its object the attainment of moral perfection . They knew it was a confederation , which had had much to do in past ages in the advancement of the civilization of the world , and the good that it had don ' e had not always been apparent to the world . There ¦ were three words which perhaps had caused more
bloodshed than any other words in the language , and they em- ' bodied the teaching of Freemasonry— " Liberty , equality ,, fraternity : " liberty , ' which taught them to regulate the passions so that the intellect might have full play ; equality , not by any process of levelling up or levelling down , as though matter and things in the world could make everybody equal ; but equality which , taking into consideration all the distinction which that matter made , held out to the
brethren the right hand of fellowship , creating amongst them a fraternal fteling . In the presence of the ladies he might say that Freemasonry had for its object the moral and religious elevation of the Craft ; and the wives , sisters , and daughters of Masons would know whether the members of the Craft related to them were good members of society . He ( Bro . Hamshaw ) then spoke of the indomitable energy and the ' great hospitality of the VV . M ., and
the toast was drunk with much heartiness . Bro . BROMLEY acknowledged the toast , and also thanked the brethren for the splendid bouquet which had been given to Mrs . Bromley . Bro . T . VV . TUNNICLIFFE , on behalf of his partner ( Bro . Taylor ) and himself , presented to the W . M ., for the lodgeroom , a handsome tablet containing the names of those who have held the office of VV . M . since the consecration in 1834 . The tablet is a splendid specimen of the potter ' s .
art , designed by Mr . W . Slater , and enclosed . in a carved ' oak frame , and will constitute a useful ornament to the lodge . " The Health of Bros . Taylor and Tunnicliffe" was drunk with much cordiality , and the toast was duly acknowledged . Bro . BRANDON proposed "The Ladies , " and Bro . HALES responded .
The party then quitted the tent and enjoyed themselves in various ways in the beautiful grounds of The Mount , dancing being one of the chief amusements , the weather being delightfully fine , lt was a convivial party ; the greatest harmony and good feeling prevailed , and the proceedings afforded unalloyed enjoyment to all who had the good fortune to be present on the occasion .
Summer Excursion Of The Lodge Of Fortitude, No. 281.
SUMMER EXCURSION OF THE LODGE OF FORTITUDE , No . 281 .
On Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., this lodge celebrated the Festival of St . John the Baptist by an excursion to Clapham . For the first time , we believe , in the history of Freemasonry in Lancaster , ladies were admitted to share in the festivities- of the brethren of the mystic tie . The
mother lodge of the town has thus got rid of the charge of selfishness which with good reason was laid at the door of Freemasons in excluding ladies from their festive celebrations . About 40 brethren and lady friends composed the party . A few gave the whole day to the out , and spent the time in rambling about the delightful neighbourhood , in visiting the renowned caves , and generally enjoying the
grand scenery of the district . The bulk of the party left the Green Area Station , in saloons specially provided , at 2 . 27 p . m ., and arrived at Clapham about half-past three o ' clock . ' The members of the party were admitted to the beautiful grounds in which stands the residence -of Mr . Farrer , and time passed away quickly .
At ! hve o clock , the party sat down to a "high tea " provided at the New Inn , in Bro . Ray ' s best style . The refreshing and appetising mountain air had the usual stimulating effect , and the tea was most thoroughly appreciated . ' There was np special programme to guide the proceedings after tea , but the W . M ., Bro . T . Bayley who presided , gave as a sentiment , " Health and Happiness