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r ; 94 , 1326 , P . P . G . B ., W . M . designate ; T . D . Pierce , P . M . 823 ; W . S . Barker , H . Hough , G . Turner , J . W . Cave-Brown-Gave , G . Parry , J . P . M'Arthur , James J . Johnstone , Harold , Wyatt , Dr . T . M . Wills , J . Turle . P . M . 1035 ; W . Blake , W . H . Clemmey , Richard
Roberts , J . J . Birch , J . J . Mills , A . Bucknall , I . Pattis , J . A . Ross , J . A . Simpson , I . Parry , J . Humphreys , T . Grant , E . Donkin , J . E . Davies , j . Lecomber , J . C . Caley , J . Sergeant , J . W . 580 ; J . C . Paterson , W . Hughes , S . W . 292 ; E . M . Jones , and E . Griffiths .
The brethren of the new lodge , numbering about 40 , having been ranged on the right hand of the throne , and the visiting brethren placed on the other side of the room , the chair was taken by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , the presiding officer being supported by Bro . T . Prescott ,
P . T . G . W ., acting as S . W . ; Bros . J . W : J . Fowler " , P . Prov . A . D . C , 86 ( Prescot ) as J . W . ; the Rev . J . F . Goggin , P . G . C , as P . M . ; W . Doyle , P . G . J . D ., as S . D . ; C . H . Hill , P . G . Reg ., as J . D . ; and J . W . Turley , as I . G . The lodge was solemnly opened in the three degrees , and the
usual preliminaries having been observed , Bro . R . Wylie , acting as P . G . Sec . read the petition for power to establish the new lodge and the warrant of Grant Lodge to do so . After the brethren had signified their approval of the officers named in the petition and warrant ,
Bro . the Rev . J . F . Goggin , P . G . C , delivered an eloquent and impressive oration on the principles of the Order and the lessons to be drawn from that day ' s ceremonial . It was an admirable enforcement ofthe great truths by which the members of the Masonic fraternity are guided
in the discharge of their daily avocations , as well as within the hallowed precincts of a lodge . The consecration prayers were also offered by Bro . J . F . Goggin , whose presence gave additional weight to the interesting proceedings . The corn , wine , and oil used during the
consecration were borne by Bros . P . Maddox , P . P . G . S . of W . ; T . Armstrong , P . G . Treas . ; and G . De la Perelle , P . G . D . C . ; and Bro . J . Hamer , P . P . G . Treas ., acted as Director of the Ceremonies . Bro . J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., presided at the harmonium , the other musical brethren being
Bros . J . Busfield , 216 ; H . Ashmore , J . W . i 3 _ _ 5 ; T . Welch , 241 ; C . Haswell , 203 ; and D . Jones , nj . Bro . Skeaf ' s fine anthem " ¦ Behold , how good , " and his other consecration music , were very effectively sung during the ceremony , the " Hallelujah Chorus" being given
at the close . The chair was then taken by Bro . Hamer , who proceeded with the installation of Bro . Samuel Ellis Ibbs , as the first W . M . of the new lodge . After a Board of Installed Masters had been held , at which 40 W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s were present ,
being the largest assembly ever held in the province , and the brethren , on their re-admission , had saluted the newly-chaired W . M . in the several degrees , the following brethren were invested officers of the Bootle Lodge for the ensuing year : —Bros . Harold Wyatt , S . W . ; J .
W . Turley , J . W . ; J . P . M'Arthur , Honorary Treasurer ; Thomas D . Pierce , Secretary ; Richard Roberts , S . D . ; Dr . T . M . Wills , J . D . ; W . S . Barker , I . G . ; W . H . Clemmey , S . S . ; and W . Hughes , J . S . Bro . W . Blake was unanimously elected Tyler of the lodge , and invested by the W . M :
Seven propositions for initiation and one for joining were subsequently made , and votes of thanks were ordered to be recorded on the minutes to the Consecrating Officer , the Installing Master , the P . G . Chaplain , and other officers of the P . G . Lodge , Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O ., and the
musical brethren . After these compliments had heen duly acknowledged , the lodge was closed in proper form . A . grand banquet was served in the large hall , shortly after five o ' clock . Covers were laid for upwards of 100 brethren . Bro , Samuel E . B . Ibbs , W . M ., presided , supported on the right by
Bro . H . L . Alpass , P . G . Secretary ; and on the left by Bro . the Rev . J . F . Goggin , P . G . Chaplain , and Bro . the Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . C . Bro . Harold Wyatt , S . W ., and Bro . J . W . Turley , G . W ., were in their respective places . A sumptuous repast was served by Bro . Milbourn , ° f St . Anne-street , Liverpool , and after the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic
Freemasonry In West Lancashire.
toasts were given and responded to with Masonie honours . The W . M . proposed " The P . G . M ., D . P . G . M .,
and P . G . Officers of West Lancashire , which was acknowledged by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , who said that , great as Bootle had bsen in the past , he believed its necessities had never been completely supplied until that day , when Lodge No . 1473 had been consecrated . No locality
could be complete without its Masonic lodge , and therefore it gave him all the greater pleasure to be present on that occasion , to consecrate the Bootle Lodge , which he was sure , judging from the quality as well as the quantity of its mem - bership , even at the beginning , had a brilliant
and prosperous future before it . Lord Skelmersdale would have been present that day to consecrate , if the momentous events of the last few weeks had not monopolised his time ; and he ( Bro . Alpass ) might state that when the warrant was applied for , his lordship said he thought it was one which should be
granted . In conclusion , Bro . Alpass said he strongly repudiated the foul calumnies which had been made against the Order , and counselled every one connected with the Bootle Lodge to [ see that they admitted none but honourable men . Bro . Alpass then proposed " The West Lancashire Masonic Educational
Institution , and in doing so spoke of the immense advantages which had been conferred upon the children who had been sharers in its benefits . The Institution stood in thc place ' of the deceased parent to the child , and enabled him to take his place in society as if that parent had been alive .
Bro . G . Broadbridgo , P . P . G . D . C , proposed "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . S . G . Ibbs , " and in doing so said their esteemed brother was well known to every brother in the province . He was the first Master of the De Grey and Ripon Lodge , and they all knew that in that
capacity , as well as a P . G . Lodge Officer , he not merely pretended to do his duty , but he really did it heartily and well . He ( Bro . Broadbridge ) was quite sure there was a prosperous future before the new lodge , and he was equally certain that while Bro . Ibbs ruled over its
affairs he was certain its dignity would be fully maintained . The toast was received with the greatest enthusiasm . Bro . Ibbs , the W . M . of No . 1473 , in acknowledging the compliment , thanked the brethren for the honour which they had conferred upon him , an honour of which he
did not feel worthy . He would endeavour to do his duty during his connection with the lodge , and thus repay in some measure the honour of the trust which had been reposed in him . Br o . P . M . Turner gave "The Consecrating Officer and Installing Master , " which was responded to
by Bro . Alpass . The W . M .. proposed " The Musical Brethren , " acknowledged by Bro . Skeaf , and the remaining toasts were " The Officers , " also g iven by the W . M ., which was responded to by Bro . PI . Wyatt , S . W . ; J . W . Turley , J . W . ; T . D . Pierce , Sec . ; and J . P . M'Arthur , Treasurer . The toast of " The
Visitors , given by the W . M ., was acknowledged by Bro . Captain G . Turner ; and "The Ladies , " "The Masonic Press , " responded to by Bro . J . B . MacKenzie , and Tyler ' s toast , brought the list to a close . During the evening excellent songs were given by Bros . Busfield , H . Ashmore , Dr . Wills , Glover , Patterson , Veale , Robert Roberts , and others .
The want of a lodge in Bootle , which has long been felt by a number of brethren residing in the borough and neighbourhood , has been supplied by the consecration of the Bootle Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons , No . 1473 , at the Molyneux Assembly Rooms , Marton-rd ., with all the solemn and impressive ritual peculiar
to the interesting ceremony . The occasion was one of the greatest importance to the mystic Order , and this was evinced by the attendance of an unusually large and influential gathering of brethren connected with the Provincial Grand Lodge and representatives from the majority of the lodges in this part of the province of West Lancashire . It would be difficult to rind a more
convenient and handsome lodge room in the province than that which the new lodge has found in the Assembly Rooms ; and as all the brethren whose names appear in the petition for
Freemasonry In West Lancashire.
consecration are known to be earnest and honest members of the craft , there seems every probability that the new Jodge will occupy a position second to none in the division . By appointment of Bro . the RightHon . Lord Skelmersdale , R . W . P . G . M ., the ceremony of consecration was to have been
performed by Bro . Sir James Ramsden , W . P . S . G . W . ; but , in consequence of absence from illness , his place had to be taken by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , who efficiently fulfilled the duties of presiding officer . After the brethren had assembled in the lodge
room , the chair was taken by Bro . Alpass , as presiding officer , Bro . J . W . J . Fowler , P . P . A . D . C , as J . W . ; Bro . the Rev . J . F . Goggin , P . G . C , as P . M . ; Bro . W . Doyle , P . G . J . D ., acting as S . D . ; Bro . C . H . Hill , P . G . Reg ., as J . D . ; Bro . J . W . Turley , as I . G . The lodge was duly and solemnly opened , after which
Bro . Alpass proceeded to consecrate the new lodge in conformity with ancient and established usage . During the ceremony a most appropriate , thoughtful , and instructive oration was delivered by Bro . J . F . Goggin , P . G . C , which was listened to with the greatest attention by the assembled brethren . The consecration
prayers were also given by Bro . Goggin . Tho corn , wine , and oil used during the consecration were borne by Bros . P . Maddox , P . P . G . S . of W . ; T . Armstrong , P . G . Treas . ; and G . De la Perelle , P . G . D . C . and Bro . J . Hamer , P . P . G . Treas ., acted as Director ofthe Ceremonies . Bro .
J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; presided at the harmonium , the other musical brethren being Bros . J . Busfield , 216 ; H . Ashmore , J . W . 1325 ; T . Welch , 241 ; C Haswell , 203 ; and D . Jones , njj . Bro . Skeaf ' s fine anthem " Behold , how good , " and his other consecration music , were very
effectivel y sung duting the ceremony , the " Hallelujah Chorus" being given at the close . The chair was then taken by Bro . Hamer , who proceeded with the installation of Bro . Samuel Ellis Ibbs , as the first W . M . of the new lodge . After a board of Installed Masters had
been held , at which 40 W . M . s and P . M . s were present , being the largest assembly ever held in the province , and the brethren on their readmission , had saluted the newly-chaired W . M . in the several degrees , the following brethren were invested officers of the Bootle Lodge for
the ensuing year : —Bros . Harold Wyatt , S . W . ; J . W . Turley , J . W . ; J . P . MacArthur , honorary Treasurer ; Thomas D . Pierce , Secretary ; Richard Roberts , S . D . ; Dr . T . M . Wills , J . D . ; W . S . Barker , I . G . ; W . H . Clemmey , S . S . ; and W . Hughes , J . S . Bro . W . Blake was
unanimously elected Tyler of the lodge , and invested by the W . M . Seven propositions for initiation and one for joining were subsequentl y made , and votes of thanks were ordered to be recorded on the minutes to the Consecrating Officer , the Installing Master , the P . G . Chaplain ,
and other officers of the P . G . Lodge , Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O ., and the musical brethren . After these compliments had been duly acknowledged , the lodge was closed in proper form . It is worthy of notice that the general furnishing of the lodge , entrusted to Bro . G . Kenning ,
of 2 , Monument-place , Liverpool , was superior to anything yet seen in this part of the province , eliciting universal admiration . The following presentations were made by the several members of the new lodge : —Bro . Donkin , the tripod ; Bro . T . D . Pierce , ashlars ; W . S . Barker , the
ballot-box ; Harold Wyatt , columns for S . W . and J . W . ; J . P . MacArthur , the working tools ; J . J . Johnstone , the swords ; W . H . Clemmey , the floorcloths ; Richard Roberts , three gavels ; Dr . T . M . Wills , emblems ; H . Hough , bust of Lord Zetland ; and Bro . S . E . Ibbs , Bible and cushion .
In thc evening , about 100 brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , in the large room of the building , which was provided and served in a very satisfactory manner by Bro . Milbourn , of the town . Bro . S . E . Ibbs , W . M ., presided , and he was supported on the right and left by a
number of the Provincial Grand Lodge officers . The loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M . in short and pointed terms . Bro . Alpass , who responded to the toast ot "The Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , P . G . M ., the D . P . G . M . ( Hon . F . Stanley ) , and the P . G . Officers of West Lancashire , " also ' proposed the
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Freemasonry In West Lancashire.
r ; 94 , 1326 , P . P . G . B ., W . M . designate ; T . D . Pierce , P . M . 823 ; W . S . Barker , H . Hough , G . Turner , J . W . Cave-Brown-Gave , G . Parry , J . P . M'Arthur , James J . Johnstone , Harold , Wyatt , Dr . T . M . Wills , J . Turle . P . M . 1035 ; W . Blake , W . H . Clemmey , Richard
Roberts , J . J . Birch , J . J . Mills , A . Bucknall , I . Pattis , J . A . Ross , J . A . Simpson , I . Parry , J . Humphreys , T . Grant , E . Donkin , J . E . Davies , j . Lecomber , J . C . Caley , J . Sergeant , J . W . 580 ; J . C . Paterson , W . Hughes , S . W . 292 ; E . M . Jones , and E . Griffiths .
The brethren of the new lodge , numbering about 40 , having been ranged on the right hand of the throne , and the visiting brethren placed on the other side of the room , the chair was taken by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , the presiding officer being supported by Bro . T . Prescott ,
P . T . G . W ., acting as S . W . ; Bros . J . W : J . Fowler " , P . Prov . A . D . C , 86 ( Prescot ) as J . W . ; the Rev . J . F . Goggin , P . G . C , as P . M . ; W . Doyle , P . G . J . D ., as S . D . ; C . H . Hill , P . G . Reg ., as J . D . ; and J . W . Turley , as I . G . The lodge was solemnly opened in the three degrees , and the
usual preliminaries having been observed , Bro . R . Wylie , acting as P . G . Sec . read the petition for power to establish the new lodge and the warrant of Grant Lodge to do so . After the brethren had signified their approval of the officers named in the petition and warrant ,
Bro . the Rev . J . F . Goggin , P . G . C , delivered an eloquent and impressive oration on the principles of the Order and the lessons to be drawn from that day ' s ceremonial . It was an admirable enforcement ofthe great truths by which the members of the Masonic fraternity are guided
in the discharge of their daily avocations , as well as within the hallowed precincts of a lodge . The consecration prayers were also offered by Bro . J . F . Goggin , whose presence gave additional weight to the interesting proceedings . The corn , wine , and oil used during the
consecration were borne by Bros . P . Maddox , P . P . G . S . of W . ; T . Armstrong , P . G . Treas . ; and G . De la Perelle , P . G . D . C . ; and Bro . J . Hamer , P . P . G . Treas ., acted as Director of the Ceremonies . Bro . J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., presided at the harmonium , the other musical brethren being
Bros . J . Busfield , 216 ; H . Ashmore , J . W . i 3 _ _ 5 ; T . Welch , 241 ; C . Haswell , 203 ; and D . Jones , nj . Bro . Skeaf ' s fine anthem " ¦ Behold , how good , " and his other consecration music , were very effectively sung during the ceremony , the " Hallelujah Chorus" being given
at the close . The chair was then taken by Bro . Hamer , who proceeded with the installation of Bro . Samuel Ellis Ibbs , as the first W . M . of the new lodge . After a Board of Installed Masters had been held , at which 40 W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s were present ,
being the largest assembly ever held in the province , and the brethren , on their re-admission , had saluted the newly-chaired W . M . in the several degrees , the following brethren were invested officers of the Bootle Lodge for the ensuing year : —Bros . Harold Wyatt , S . W . ; J .
W . Turley , J . W . ; J . P . M'Arthur , Honorary Treasurer ; Thomas D . Pierce , Secretary ; Richard Roberts , S . D . ; Dr . T . M . Wills , J . D . ; W . S . Barker , I . G . ; W . H . Clemmey , S . S . ; and W . Hughes , J . S . Bro . W . Blake was unanimously elected Tyler of the lodge , and invested by the W . M :
Seven propositions for initiation and one for joining were subsequently made , and votes of thanks were ordered to be recorded on the minutes to the Consecrating Officer , the Installing Master , the P . G . Chaplain , and other officers of the P . G . Lodge , Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O ., and the
musical brethren . After these compliments had heen duly acknowledged , the lodge was closed in proper form . A . grand banquet was served in the large hall , shortly after five o ' clock . Covers were laid for upwards of 100 brethren . Bro , Samuel E . B . Ibbs , W . M ., presided , supported on the right by
Bro . H . L . Alpass , P . G . Secretary ; and on the left by Bro . the Rev . J . F . Goggin , P . G . Chaplain , and Bro . the Rev . H . G . Vernon , P . P . G . C . Bro . Harold Wyatt , S . W ., and Bro . J . W . Turley , G . W ., were in their respective places . A sumptuous repast was served by Bro . Milbourn , ° f St . Anne-street , Liverpool , and after the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic
Freemasonry In West Lancashire.
toasts were given and responded to with Masonie honours . The W . M . proposed " The P . G . M ., D . P . G . M .,
and P . G . Officers of West Lancashire , which was acknowledged by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , who said that , great as Bootle had bsen in the past , he believed its necessities had never been completely supplied until that day , when Lodge No . 1473 had been consecrated . No locality
could be complete without its Masonic lodge , and therefore it gave him all the greater pleasure to be present on that occasion , to consecrate the Bootle Lodge , which he was sure , judging from the quality as well as the quantity of its mem - bership , even at the beginning , had a brilliant
and prosperous future before it . Lord Skelmersdale would have been present that day to consecrate , if the momentous events of the last few weeks had not monopolised his time ; and he ( Bro . Alpass ) might state that when the warrant was applied for , his lordship said he thought it was one which should be
granted . In conclusion , Bro . Alpass said he strongly repudiated the foul calumnies which had been made against the Order , and counselled every one connected with the Bootle Lodge to [ see that they admitted none but honourable men . Bro . Alpass then proposed " The West Lancashire Masonic Educational
Institution , and in doing so spoke of the immense advantages which had been conferred upon the children who had been sharers in its benefits . The Institution stood in thc place ' of the deceased parent to the child , and enabled him to take his place in society as if that parent had been alive .
Bro . G . Broadbridgo , P . P . G . D . C , proposed "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . S . G . Ibbs , " and in doing so said their esteemed brother was well known to every brother in the province . He was the first Master of the De Grey and Ripon Lodge , and they all knew that in that
capacity , as well as a P . G . Lodge Officer , he not merely pretended to do his duty , but he really did it heartily and well . He ( Bro . Broadbridge ) was quite sure there was a prosperous future before the new lodge , and he was equally certain that while Bro . Ibbs ruled over its
affairs he was certain its dignity would be fully maintained . The toast was received with the greatest enthusiasm . Bro . Ibbs , the W . M . of No . 1473 , in acknowledging the compliment , thanked the brethren for the honour which they had conferred upon him , an honour of which he
did not feel worthy . He would endeavour to do his duty during his connection with the lodge , and thus repay in some measure the honour of the trust which had been reposed in him . Br o . P . M . Turner gave "The Consecrating Officer and Installing Master , " which was responded to
by Bro . Alpass . The W . M .. proposed " The Musical Brethren , " acknowledged by Bro . Skeaf , and the remaining toasts were " The Officers , " also g iven by the W . M ., which was responded to by Bro . PI . Wyatt , S . W . ; J . W . Turley , J . W . ; T . D . Pierce , Sec . ; and J . P . M'Arthur , Treasurer . The toast of " The
Visitors , given by the W . M ., was acknowledged by Bro . Captain G . Turner ; and "The Ladies , " "The Masonic Press , " responded to by Bro . J . B . MacKenzie , and Tyler ' s toast , brought the list to a close . During the evening excellent songs were given by Bros . Busfield , H . Ashmore , Dr . Wills , Glover , Patterson , Veale , Robert Roberts , and others .
The want of a lodge in Bootle , which has long been felt by a number of brethren residing in the borough and neighbourhood , has been supplied by the consecration of the Bootle Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons , No . 1473 , at the Molyneux Assembly Rooms , Marton-rd ., with all the solemn and impressive ritual peculiar
to the interesting ceremony . The occasion was one of the greatest importance to the mystic Order , and this was evinced by the attendance of an unusually large and influential gathering of brethren connected with the Provincial Grand Lodge and representatives from the majority of the lodges in this part of the province of West Lancashire . It would be difficult to rind a more
convenient and handsome lodge room in the province than that which the new lodge has found in the Assembly Rooms ; and as all the brethren whose names appear in the petition for
Freemasonry In West Lancashire.
consecration are known to be earnest and honest members of the craft , there seems every probability that the new Jodge will occupy a position second to none in the division . By appointment of Bro . the RightHon . Lord Skelmersdale , R . W . P . G . M ., the ceremony of consecration was to have been
performed by Bro . Sir James Ramsden , W . P . S . G . W . ; but , in consequence of absence from illness , his place had to be taken by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , who efficiently fulfilled the duties of presiding officer . After the brethren had assembled in the lodge
room , the chair was taken by Bro . Alpass , as presiding officer , Bro . J . W . J . Fowler , P . P . A . D . C , as J . W . ; Bro . the Rev . J . F . Goggin , P . G . C , as P . M . ; Bro . W . Doyle , P . G . J . D ., acting as S . D . ; Bro . C . H . Hill , P . G . Reg ., as J . D . ; Bro . J . W . Turley , as I . G . The lodge was duly and solemnly opened , after which
Bro . Alpass proceeded to consecrate the new lodge in conformity with ancient and established usage . During the ceremony a most appropriate , thoughtful , and instructive oration was delivered by Bro . J . F . Goggin , P . G . C , which was listened to with the greatest attention by the assembled brethren . The consecration
prayers were also given by Bro . Goggin . Tho corn , wine , and oil used during the consecration were borne by Bros . P . Maddox , P . P . G . S . of W . ; T . Armstrong , P . G . Treas . ; and G . De la Perelle , P . G . D . C . and Bro . J . Hamer , P . P . G . Treas ., acted as Director ofthe Ceremonies . Bro .
J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; presided at the harmonium , the other musical brethren being Bros . J . Busfield , 216 ; H . Ashmore , J . W . 1325 ; T . Welch , 241 ; C Haswell , 203 ; and D . Jones , njj . Bro . Skeaf ' s fine anthem " Behold , how good , " and his other consecration music , were very
effectivel y sung duting the ceremony , the " Hallelujah Chorus" being given at the close . The chair was then taken by Bro . Hamer , who proceeded with the installation of Bro . Samuel Ellis Ibbs , as the first W . M . of the new lodge . After a board of Installed Masters had
been held , at which 40 W . M . s and P . M . s were present , being the largest assembly ever held in the province , and the brethren on their readmission , had saluted the newly-chaired W . M . in the several degrees , the following brethren were invested officers of the Bootle Lodge for
the ensuing year : —Bros . Harold Wyatt , S . W . ; J . W . Turley , J . W . ; J . P . MacArthur , honorary Treasurer ; Thomas D . Pierce , Secretary ; Richard Roberts , S . D . ; Dr . T . M . Wills , J . D . ; W . S . Barker , I . G . ; W . H . Clemmey , S . S . ; and W . Hughes , J . S . Bro . W . Blake was
unanimously elected Tyler of the lodge , and invested by the W . M . Seven propositions for initiation and one for joining were subsequentl y made , and votes of thanks were ordered to be recorded on the minutes to the Consecrating Officer , the Installing Master , the P . G . Chaplain ,
and other officers of the P . G . Lodge , Bro . Skeaf , P . G . O ., and the musical brethren . After these compliments had been duly acknowledged , the lodge was closed in proper form . It is worthy of notice that the general furnishing of the lodge , entrusted to Bro . G . Kenning ,
of 2 , Monument-place , Liverpool , was superior to anything yet seen in this part of the province , eliciting universal admiration . The following presentations were made by the several members of the new lodge : —Bro . Donkin , the tripod ; Bro . T . D . Pierce , ashlars ; W . S . Barker , the
ballot-box ; Harold Wyatt , columns for S . W . and J . W . ; J . P . MacArthur , the working tools ; J . J . Johnstone , the swords ; W . H . Clemmey , the floorcloths ; Richard Roberts , three gavels ; Dr . T . M . Wills , emblems ; H . Hough , bust of Lord Zetland ; and Bro . S . E . Ibbs , Bible and cushion .
In thc evening , about 100 brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , in the large room of the building , which was provided and served in a very satisfactory manner by Bro . Milbourn , of the town . Bro . S . E . Ibbs , W . M ., presided , and he was supported on the right and left by a
number of the Provincial Grand Lodge officers . The loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M . in short and pointed terms . Bro . Alpass , who responded to the toast ot "The Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , P . G . M ., the D . P . G . M . ( Hon . F . Stanley ) , and the P . G . Officers of West Lancashire , " also ' proposed the