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Provincial,
elected into the Craft and initiated into the Degree of E . A . Bro . James Bolton was elected a re-joining member , and a Brother was proposed for election as joining member . Two gentlemen were proposed as candidates , after which the Lodge closed , and met again at an emergency on the succeeding Tuesday , when a gentleman was elected and initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Altogether the year of the W . M . elect opens prosperously . We wish him a continuance of prosperity throughout his year of office .
Livekpool . —Ancient Union Lodge ( No . 245 ) . —On Thursday evening , the 20 th November , the Brethren of this Lodge assembled at the Royal Hotel , Dalestreet ; Bro . Wearing , W . M ., in the chair , assisted by Bros . Fabert , as S . W ., and Ellison , as J . W . Two gentlemen were duly initiated into the Order . The very impressive and beautiful manner in Avhich the ceremony was performed by Bro . Wearing , places him in the foremost rank of the W . M / s of this Province , who are all famous for their zeal and expertness in the art . Several communications and
petitions having been laid before the Lodge , the Brethren adjourned to refreshment . After a very excellent banquet , during which Bro . Clark , the very zealous M . Cer ., contributed materially to the comfort of the Brethren , the usual loyal toasts were given and responded to heartily . The W . M . then proposed the healths of the M . W . G . M . of England , Lord Zetland , his Deputy , the Earl of Yarborough , and the R . W . Prov . G . M . for West Lancashire , Le Gendre N . Starkie ; Lord Comhermere , the W . Prov . G . M . for Cheshire , and the Officers
of the Prov . Grand Lodge . After regretting that the noble Lord had been unable to attend the last Prov . Grand Lodge meeting , in consequence of ill health , he having never been absent once during the last sixteen years , the W . M . begged to couple with the toast the name of Bro . Anderson , one of the Prov . Grand Stewards for the year . Bro . Anderson , on behalf of the Prov . Grand Lodge , returned thanks in a few appropriate remarks . The W . M . then proposed the health of the Rev . Gilmour Robinson , D . Prov . G . M . for West
Lancasnire , and the other members of the Prov . Grand Lodge , and concluded by stating that Bro . Allender ., the only representative of the Prov . Grand Lodge present , deserved all the praise that could be lavished upon him , inasmuch as lie had been most unceasing in his endeavours to obtain for Liverpool what the Masonic body most wanted , viz ., a Masonic Hall . Bro . Hallender , in returning thanks , said , he felt the honour bestowed upon him in coupling his name with the Prov . Grand Lodge , as he was but a Steward , and scarcely entitled to be called
an Officer of it ; but with regard to the proposed Masonic Hall , he stated that many gentlemen would gladly enter into the Fraternity did the Lodges not meet at hotels ; and amongst other benefits accruing therefrom , mentioned the desirability of having a room i ' or the Craft Lodges , one for the Chapters , and , more especially , one for Lodges of Instruction , of which there is a great scarcity in this town ; likewise , the great desideratum of having dressing-rooms , where Brethren could prepare themselves so as to appear in full dross when attending
Podge meetings , lie concluded by calling upon all the Brethren present to aid him in following out this work , which was so evidently for the benefit of Masonry in general . Tho health of the visiting Brethren was then proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro . Harris , of No . () M , Corfu . The W . M ., in a very impressive manner , proposed the health of tho newly-initiated Brethren , pointing out the numerous beauties of Masonry , to which the Brethren responded in very
glowing terms , of their short experience in the sacred art . Bro . Allender then proposed the health of tho W . M .., in terms of the highest eulogiuni , which the Brethren present seconded in such a rapturous manner , as fully showed the high place he has most deservedly obtained in their hearts ; indeed , as Bro . Allender remarked , abetter man or a truer Mason could he hardly found . The W . M ..
responded in a few eloquent remarks , which wore warmly received by tho Brethren . The last toast of the evening having been proposed by the W . M .., the Lodge was closed in due form and with solemn , prayer . The conviviality of the meeting was greatly promoted by the excellent singing of several of ' the Brethren . " Bro . Anderson , at the special request of the AV \ M ., leading all the musical honours , and the usual Masonic songs .
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Provincial,
elected into the Craft and initiated into the Degree of E . A . Bro . James Bolton was elected a re-joining member , and a Brother was proposed for election as joining member . Two gentlemen were proposed as candidates , after which the Lodge closed , and met again at an emergency on the succeeding Tuesday , when a gentleman was elected and initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Altogether the year of the W . M . elect opens prosperously . We wish him a continuance of prosperity throughout his year of office .
Livekpool . —Ancient Union Lodge ( No . 245 ) . —On Thursday evening , the 20 th November , the Brethren of this Lodge assembled at the Royal Hotel , Dalestreet ; Bro . Wearing , W . M ., in the chair , assisted by Bros . Fabert , as S . W ., and Ellison , as J . W . Two gentlemen were duly initiated into the Order . The very impressive and beautiful manner in Avhich the ceremony was performed by Bro . Wearing , places him in the foremost rank of the W . M / s of this Province , who are all famous for their zeal and expertness in the art . Several communications and
petitions having been laid before the Lodge , the Brethren adjourned to refreshment . After a very excellent banquet , during which Bro . Clark , the very zealous M . Cer ., contributed materially to the comfort of the Brethren , the usual loyal toasts were given and responded to heartily . The W . M . then proposed the healths of the M . W . G . M . of England , Lord Zetland , his Deputy , the Earl of Yarborough , and the R . W . Prov . G . M . for West Lancashire , Le Gendre N . Starkie ; Lord Comhermere , the W . Prov . G . M . for Cheshire , and the Officers
of the Prov . Grand Lodge . After regretting that the noble Lord had been unable to attend the last Prov . Grand Lodge meeting , in consequence of ill health , he having never been absent once during the last sixteen years , the W . M . begged to couple with the toast the name of Bro . Anderson , one of the Prov . Grand Stewards for the year . Bro . Anderson , on behalf of the Prov . Grand Lodge , returned thanks in a few appropriate remarks . The W . M . then proposed the health of the Rev . Gilmour Robinson , D . Prov . G . M . for West
Lancasnire , and the other members of the Prov . Grand Lodge , and concluded by stating that Bro . Allender ., the only representative of the Prov . Grand Lodge present , deserved all the praise that could be lavished upon him , inasmuch as lie had been most unceasing in his endeavours to obtain for Liverpool what the Masonic body most wanted , viz ., a Masonic Hall . Bro . Hallender , in returning thanks , said , he felt the honour bestowed upon him in coupling his name with the Prov . Grand Lodge , as he was but a Steward , and scarcely entitled to be called
an Officer of it ; but with regard to the proposed Masonic Hall , he stated that many gentlemen would gladly enter into the Fraternity did the Lodges not meet at hotels ; and amongst other benefits accruing therefrom , mentioned the desirability of having a room i ' or the Craft Lodges , one for the Chapters , and , more especially , one for Lodges of Instruction , of which there is a great scarcity in this town ; likewise , the great desideratum of having dressing-rooms , where Brethren could prepare themselves so as to appear in full dross when attending
Podge meetings , lie concluded by calling upon all the Brethren present to aid him in following out this work , which was so evidently for the benefit of Masonry in general . Tho health of the visiting Brethren was then proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro . Harris , of No . () M , Corfu . The W . M ., in a very impressive manner , proposed the health of tho newly-initiated Brethren , pointing out the numerous beauties of Masonry , to which the Brethren responded in very
glowing terms , of their short experience in the sacred art . Bro . Allender then proposed the health of tho W . M .., in terms of the highest eulogiuni , which the Brethren present seconded in such a rapturous manner , as fully showed the high place he has most deservedly obtained in their hearts ; indeed , as Bro . Allender remarked , abetter man or a truer Mason could he hardly found . The W . M ..
responded in a few eloquent remarks , which wore warmly received by tho Brethren . The last toast of the evening having been proposed by the W . M .., the Lodge was closed in due form and with solemn , prayer . The conviviality of the meeting was greatly promoted by the excellent singing of several of ' the Brethren . " Bro . Anderson , at the special request of the AV \ M ., leading all the musical honours , and the usual Masonic songs .