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well be proud . They could point to their Girls' and Boys ' Schools ,. where tbe children of Masons were prepared , and well prepared , to fight the battle of life , and they could see , also , the homes provided for those aged Masons who had not been so successful in that battle as their more fortunate brethren . To them the baud of charity was willingly extended and accepted without compunction . By this means were their last
hours soothed and their passage to the grave made easy . These Institutions must be matters of great satisfaction to every brother of the Craft , and he hoped that in Kent the funds of the Grand Lodge would be so increased that all the lodges might become Governors not only of one , but of all their Charities . ( Applause . ) Bro . Lord HOLMESDALE then proposed " The Health of Bit ! . Dobson , D . Prov . G . M . " Bro . DOBSON responded .
The CHAIEMAN gave " Success to the Masonic Charities , " which was responded to by Bro . Binckes , who made a strong appeal on behalf of the New Building at the Boys' School , which he said would accommodate 150 boys , and would cost £ 20 , 000 , of which at present he had only £ 15 , 000 , and the remainder would have to be found in the course of a few months . He had always been well supported by the lodges in Kent , and he hoped now that he , wanted their assistance more than ever they would
not forsake him . Bro . SNOWDON , of Ramsgate , having reminded the bretliren that it had been agreed in Grand Lodge to have the annual meeting in Ramsgate next year , said he hoped it would be fixed as early as possible in order that it mi ght not interfere with the season , when all his fellow townsmen were so much employed . The pleasures of the evening were much enhanced by the excellent singing of Bros . Donald King , AVynne , and Fielding .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . GAESTON . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . 220 ) . —This lodge held its meeting at the Wellington Hotel , on Monday , August 1 st . The lodge was opened by the AV . M ., Bro . Thomas Marsh , assisted by his officers , ancl a good attendance of brethren and visitors , amongst whom were Bro . Cooper , M . D ., Bro . Gossage , & c . Bros . Rogers and Sewell were passed to the second degree
by tho AV . M ., Bro . H . S . Seymour , S . W ., explaining the working tools to the candidates . Several amounts were voted in charity , and , the business of tbe lodge over , it was closed in solemn form . The brethren and visitors' then adjourned to the supper room , ancl enjoyed the good things prepared by Bro . AVood and his good wife . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were done justice to . Bro . C . J . Banister returned thanks for the Grand Officers of England , Bro . Homer for the Provincial Grand Officers , the AV . M . for himself , Bro . Gossage for the Alsitors , and Bro . Chas . Leeelham for the Officers . At nine o ' clock the omnibuses left the door for Liverpool .
FOUBTH ANNUAL REPOET OE THE MASONIC RELIEF FUND . The Masonic Relief Committee of West Lancashire having completed the fourth year of the duties entrusted to them , respectfully present their report , in the confident hope that the experience of the past years will have convinced the bretliren ofthe good that has been clone by the permanent establishment of the Relief Committeeas one ofthe most useful institutions connected
, with the Order . The committee , since its establishment , havo been the means of investigating the applications of over GOO brethren ancl widows of Masons : many have been found impostors and unworthy of relief , while others have been relieved in sums from 2 s . Gil . to limit ofthe committee . 'fhe desirability of establishing a good system of relief has been
successful in its operation in Manchester , Birmingham , and Newcastle-upon-Tyne , and the committee hy weekly interchange of reports from Manchester , Birmingham , Newcastle-upon-Tyne , & c ., find that they mutually protect each other from imposition , whilst opportunity is given of frecjuently affording more substantial relief . The committee would call the attention of the lod to the
ges desirability of the committee having power to grant to poor and deserving brethren who wish to procure a passage by sea , the sum not exceeding £ 5 ; it would thus prevent members going to ask assistance from lodges , and great saving of funds , many having to wait a few weeks on account of the committee not having power to grant a large sum enough to procure a passage ,
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& c , and the committee ask for that power from lodges and chapters subscribing to this fund . The annual grant is now due , ancl can be paid any Friday at six , p . m . On behalf the committee , THOITAS MAESH , SOU . Sec . Masonic Temple , 22 , Hope-street , Liverpool , July 1 , 1864-.
The Honorary Treasurer , Bro . A . C . MOTT , P . M . 241 , in Account with the MASONIC PIELIEP FUND , June 30 th , -186-1 . CE . £ s . d . Received from Lodge 32 , late 35 , for 1863 . 5 5 0 Ditto 86 , 101 „ 0 0 0 Ditto 113 , 130 „ 110 Ditto 155 , 181 „ 2 2 0
Ditto 203 , 245 , 5 5 0 Ditto 216 , 263 „ 5 5 0 Ditto 220 , 267 , 110 Ditto 241 , 294 „ 5 5 0 Ditto 249 , 310 „ 5 5 0 Ditto 292 , 368 „ 5 5 0 Ditto 580 , 815 „ 1 10 0 Ditto 594 864 5 5 0
, „ Ditto 667 , 965 for 1862 2 2 0 Ditto 667 , 965 for 1863 0 0 0 Ditto 673 , 971 „ 5 5 0 Ditto 724 , 1026 , 3 3 0 Ditto 823 , 1125 for 1862 2 2 0 Ditto 823 , 1125 for 1863 2 2 0 Ditto Chapter 32 , 35 „ 1 1 0
Ditto do . 220 , 267 „ 110 Ditto do . 241 , 294 „ 1 1 0 Ditto do . 249 , 310 „ 1 1 0 Ditto Encampment Knight Templars 1 1 0
£ 62 8 0 DE . £ s . d . Cash due Treasurer 1 10 0 Payments on account-of Masonic relief to 62 individuals from July 3 , 1863 , to June 30 , 1864 ... 44 14 0 Expenses to Birmingham [ 2 12 6 Postage and Stamps 0 5 11 Stationery , 1862 and 1863 , and Books 3 6 3 Balance in Treasurer ' s hands 9 18 11
£ 62 8 0 Examinedandfoundcorrect . J ^^ S ^^^^ - Liverpool , July 1 , 1864 . THOMAS MAESH , Son . See . NORTHUMBERLAND .
NEWCASTLE-ON-TVNE . —Lodge of Instruction . — -This lodge , acting under warrant of Lodge 24 , held their fortnightly meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , Blackett-street , on Tuesday , July 26 th . The lodge was opened by the W . M . of the Borough Lodge ( No . 424 ) , assisted by Bro . C . J . Banister , P . M ., P . G . Sword Bearer of England , as S . W . ; Bro . Royleune , J . AV ., and a fair attendance of brethren . The ceremony of installation was worked iu sections by the AV . M . and brethren , and a very instructive evening was spent by all present .
AVARWICKSHIRE . BIRMINGHAM . MASONIC HALL AND CLTJB COMPANY ( LIMITED . ) —A special general meeting of the shareholders of this company was held on Friday week at the Masonic Rooms , Newhall-street . Bro . C . W . Elkington , D . Prov . G . M ., in the chair . A resolution approving and adopting the articles of association having been proposed and seconded , was carried unanimously . The meeting then dispersed .
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NONE are so fond of secrets as those who do not mean to keep them ; such persons covet secrets , as the spendthrift covets money , for the purpose of circulation . AVE cannot conquer fate and necessity , yet we can yield to them in such a manner as to he greater than if we could .
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well be proud . They could point to their Girls' and Boys ' Schools ,. where tbe children of Masons were prepared , and well prepared , to fight the battle of life , and they could see , also , the homes provided for those aged Masons who had not been so successful in that battle as their more fortunate brethren . To them the baud of charity was willingly extended and accepted without compunction . By this means were their last
hours soothed and their passage to the grave made easy . These Institutions must be matters of great satisfaction to every brother of the Craft , and he hoped that in Kent the funds of the Grand Lodge would be so increased that all the lodges might become Governors not only of one , but of all their Charities . ( Applause . ) Bro . Lord HOLMESDALE then proposed " The Health of Bit ! . Dobson , D . Prov . G . M . " Bro . DOBSON responded .
The CHAIEMAN gave " Success to the Masonic Charities , " which was responded to by Bro . Binckes , who made a strong appeal on behalf of the New Building at the Boys' School , which he said would accommodate 150 boys , and would cost £ 20 , 000 , of which at present he had only £ 15 , 000 , and the remainder would have to be found in the course of a few months . He had always been well supported by the lodges in Kent , and he hoped now that he , wanted their assistance more than ever they would
not forsake him . Bro . SNOWDON , of Ramsgate , having reminded the bretliren that it had been agreed in Grand Lodge to have the annual meeting in Ramsgate next year , said he hoped it would be fixed as early as possible in order that it mi ght not interfere with the season , when all his fellow townsmen were so much employed . The pleasures of the evening were much enhanced by the excellent singing of Bros . Donald King , AVynne , and Fielding .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . GAESTON . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . 220 ) . —This lodge held its meeting at the Wellington Hotel , on Monday , August 1 st . The lodge was opened by the AV . M ., Bro . Thomas Marsh , assisted by his officers , ancl a good attendance of brethren and visitors , amongst whom were Bro . Cooper , M . D ., Bro . Gossage , & c . Bros . Rogers and Sewell were passed to the second degree
by tho AV . M ., Bro . H . S . Seymour , S . W ., explaining the working tools to the candidates . Several amounts were voted in charity , and , the business of tbe lodge over , it was closed in solemn form . The brethren and visitors' then adjourned to the supper room , ancl enjoyed the good things prepared by Bro . AVood and his good wife . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were done justice to . Bro . C . J . Banister returned thanks for the Grand Officers of England , Bro . Homer for the Provincial Grand Officers , the AV . M . for himself , Bro . Gossage for the Alsitors , and Bro . Chas . Leeelham for the Officers . At nine o ' clock the omnibuses left the door for Liverpool .
FOUBTH ANNUAL REPOET OE THE MASONIC RELIEF FUND . The Masonic Relief Committee of West Lancashire having completed the fourth year of the duties entrusted to them , respectfully present their report , in the confident hope that the experience of the past years will have convinced the bretliren ofthe good that has been clone by the permanent establishment of the Relief Committeeas one ofthe most useful institutions connected
, with the Order . The committee , since its establishment , havo been the means of investigating the applications of over GOO brethren ancl widows of Masons : many have been found impostors and unworthy of relief , while others have been relieved in sums from 2 s . Gil . to limit ofthe committee . 'fhe desirability of establishing a good system of relief has been
successful in its operation in Manchester , Birmingham , and Newcastle-upon-Tyne , and the committee hy weekly interchange of reports from Manchester , Birmingham , Newcastle-upon-Tyne , & c ., find that they mutually protect each other from imposition , whilst opportunity is given of frecjuently affording more substantial relief . The committee would call the attention of the lod to the
ges desirability of the committee having power to grant to poor and deserving brethren who wish to procure a passage by sea , the sum not exceeding £ 5 ; it would thus prevent members going to ask assistance from lodges , and great saving of funds , many having to wait a few weeks on account of the committee not having power to grant a large sum enough to procure a passage ,
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& c , and the committee ask for that power from lodges and chapters subscribing to this fund . The annual grant is now due , ancl can be paid any Friday at six , p . m . On behalf the committee , THOITAS MAESH , SOU . Sec . Masonic Temple , 22 , Hope-street , Liverpool , July 1 , 1864-.
The Honorary Treasurer , Bro . A . C . MOTT , P . M . 241 , in Account with the MASONIC PIELIEP FUND , June 30 th , -186-1 . CE . £ s . d . Received from Lodge 32 , late 35 , for 1863 . 5 5 0 Ditto 86 , 101 „ 0 0 0 Ditto 113 , 130 „ 110 Ditto 155 , 181 „ 2 2 0
Ditto 203 , 245 , 5 5 0 Ditto 216 , 263 „ 5 5 0 Ditto 220 , 267 , 110 Ditto 241 , 294 „ 5 5 0 Ditto 249 , 310 „ 5 5 0 Ditto 292 , 368 „ 5 5 0 Ditto 580 , 815 „ 1 10 0 Ditto 594 864 5 5 0
, „ Ditto 667 , 965 for 1862 2 2 0 Ditto 667 , 965 for 1863 0 0 0 Ditto 673 , 971 „ 5 5 0 Ditto 724 , 1026 , 3 3 0 Ditto 823 , 1125 for 1862 2 2 0 Ditto 823 , 1125 for 1863 2 2 0 Ditto Chapter 32 , 35 „ 1 1 0
Ditto do . 220 , 267 „ 110 Ditto do . 241 , 294 „ 1 1 0 Ditto do . 249 , 310 „ 1 1 0 Ditto Encampment Knight Templars 1 1 0
£ 62 8 0 DE . £ s . d . Cash due Treasurer 1 10 0 Payments on account-of Masonic relief to 62 individuals from July 3 , 1863 , to June 30 , 1864 ... 44 14 0 Expenses to Birmingham [ 2 12 6 Postage and Stamps 0 5 11 Stationery , 1862 and 1863 , and Books 3 6 3 Balance in Treasurer ' s hands 9 18 11
£ 62 8 0 Examinedandfoundcorrect . J ^^ S ^^^^ - Liverpool , July 1 , 1864 . THOMAS MAESH , Son . See . NORTHUMBERLAND .
NEWCASTLE-ON-TVNE . —Lodge of Instruction . — -This lodge , acting under warrant of Lodge 24 , held their fortnightly meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , Blackett-street , on Tuesday , July 26 th . The lodge was opened by the W . M . of the Borough Lodge ( No . 424 ) , assisted by Bro . C . J . Banister , P . M ., P . G . Sword Bearer of England , as S . W . ; Bro . Royleune , J . AV ., and a fair attendance of brethren . The ceremony of installation was worked iu sections by the AV . M . and brethren , and a very instructive evening was spent by all present .
AVARWICKSHIRE . BIRMINGHAM . MASONIC HALL AND CLTJB COMPANY ( LIMITED . ) —A special general meeting of the shareholders of this company was held on Friday week at the Masonic Rooms , Newhall-street . Bro . C . W . Elkington , D . Prov . G . M ., in the chair . A resolution approving and adopting the articles of association having been proposed and seconded , was carried unanimously . The meeting then dispersed .
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NONE are so fond of secrets as those who do not mean to keep them ; such persons covet secrets , as the spendthrift covets money , for the purpose of circulation . AVE cannot conquer fate and necessity , yet we can yield to them in such a manner as to he greater than if we could .