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Notices Of Meetings.
"The Clapton Chapter , " and to meet at the White Hart Tavern , Upper Clapton , iu the County of Middlesex . 7 th . —From Companions the Rev Spencer Robert Wigram as Z ., Edward England Phillips as H ., Albert Lucking as J ., and eight others , for a Chapter to be attached to the Priory Lodge , No . 1 , 000 , Southend , to be called " The Priory Chapter , " and to meet at the
Middleton Hotel , Southend in the County of Essex . The foregoing petitions being in all respects regulai - , the Committee recommend that the prayers thereof be respectively granted . The Committee have likewise received the following petitions : — 8 th . —From Companions Robert Scott as Z ., Charles Henry Phillips as H ., Charles Frederick Besson as J ., and eight others , for a Chapter
to be attached to the Royal Philanthropic Lodge , No . 40 o , Tnniclad , to be called "The Royal Philanthropic Chapter , " and to meet at Port of Spain , Trinidad , in the West Indies . 9 th . —From Companions James McDonald Reid as Z ., Paulin Josso Do Lisle as II ., Charles Frederick Oda Rooks as J ., and seven others , for a Chapter to be attached to the Prince of Wales' Lodgo , No . 876 ,
Trinidad , to bo called " The Prince of Wales' Chapter , " and to meet at Port of Spain , Trinidad , in the West Indies . These two petitions , subject to the confirmation of the new law No . 51 , passed at the last Convocation of Grand Chapter , rendering Foreign Past Masters eligible for election to the chairs in an English Chapter , are in all respects regular , and the Committee recommend
that the prayers thereof be respectively granted . The foregoing resolutions having been unanimously confirmed , the Grand Chapter was closed . Among those present were Companions James Brett , J . Smith , Browning , H . Browse , Griffiths , Smith , Stephens , C , Hogard , Hadley , H . Muggeridge , Robinson , Dodd , Derry , Parkinson , T . Fenn , H . Thomas , White , H . Massey , H . G . Buss , Copestake , Frampton , Birdseye , H . M . Levy , & c .
Grand Lodge Of Scotland . —The quarterly communication of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Scotland was hold on Monday , the 1 st inst ., in Freemasons' Hall , George-streot , Edinburgh . There was a large attendance of the brethren , the West of Scotland being especially well represented . In the unavoidable absence of the Most Worshipful Grand Master ( Sir Michael Shaw Stewart ) , the
throne was occupied by Brother Henry Inglis of Torsonce , Past Substitute Grand Master , supported by Brother Win . Mann ( Past Grand Warden ) Acting Senior Grand Warden , Bro . F . A . Barrow ( Senior Grand Deacon ) Acting Junior Grand Warden , Rev . A . Thomson Grant Grand Chaplain , Bro . Laurie Grand Secretary , & c . Amongst the other brethren present were W . Hay J . G . D ., J .
Coghill G . D . C ., Capt . Colt of Gartsheine G . S . B ., D . Robertson G . B . B ., and M . Mackenzie C . G . M ., & c , Mr . Roger Montgomerie , M . P ., and Mr . Charles Dalrymple , M . P . The Grand Lodgo was opened in due form , and apologies for unavoidable absence were intimated from Sir Michael Shaw Stewart M . W . G . M ., the Right Hon . tho Earl of Rosslyn P . G . M ., Captain J . T . Oswald S . G . M ., Major H . Ramsay of
Garion , Bro . F . S . Melville President of the Board of Graud Stewards , Bro . W . Officer P . G . D . & c . Thero were laid on the table presents from the Graud Lodges of Franco , Nova Scotia , Brazil , Ohio , Egypt , Missouri and Hungary , being tho published reports of their Grand Lodges . Tho minutes of the Grand Committee were afterwards read . Petitions for charters for the following Lodges were presented
— " LaValleo de France , " Lima ; " Independencia , " Callao ; " Virtud y Union Reguierada , " Lima ; " Constancia y Concordia , " Tacna ; "Salem , " Ahmctlabad ; " The Bonnie Doon , " Patna ; " Star of the West , " Parkcs N . S . W . ; aud " Lodge of Polynesia , " Fiji . The petitions were granted , that for the " Bonnie Doon " having created discussion , but being ultimately agreed to by a large majority . There was also
presented a petition for charter to the lodge , " Dailly Ferguson , St . James , " in Ayrshire , which had been scut to the Secretary that day , aud it was remitted to Grand Committee , with powers , should they see fit , to grant the charter . On the recommendation of the Grand Committee , Bro . J . M . Reid was appointed Prov . Grand Master for Trinidad , and Sir John Ogilvio Bart . P . G . M . for Forfarshire , in room
of the late Earl of Dalhousie . A communication from the Grand Lodge of England was intimated , stating that it would bo pleasing to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales G . M . elect of the Grand Lodge of Englaud if the representative at that Grand Lodge , in room of the late Sir James C . P . Murray , were conferred on the Earl of Rosslyn P . G . M . of Scotlaud . On the commuicatiou being read , the
appointment was unanimously agreed to . The credentials of the Earl of Dunmore , as representative in Scotland of tho Grand Lodge of Hungary , were presented , aud his Lordship ' s appointment was confirmed . Letters of condolence on the death of the Earl of Dalhousie were read from the Grand Orient of France aud the Lodge Dalhousie , Mass .,
U . S ., and it was remitted to the Grand Committee to prepare and transmit appropriate replies . Notice was giveu of a motion , to be tabled for next meeting , having for its object the constitution of Immediate Past Masters as members of Provincial Grand Lodges . This concluded the business , and Grand Lodge was closed in due form .
Kendal Castle Chapter , No . 129 . —The aunual Convocation of this flourishing Chapter , was held at the Masonic Hall , Stramoudgate , Kendal , at high twelve , on Thursday , 28 th January . The Chapter was opened in due form by their excellencies , Comp . C . G . Thompson M . E . Z ., T . Wilson H ., H . Ranthmel J . ; assisted by M . E . Comp . Colonel Whitwell M . P ., P . Z ., P . G . P . S . of England , John
Bowes P . Z ., P . Prov . G . S . B ., John Holme P . Z ., William Dodd P . Z ., & c . There was a numerous attendance of companions , and amongst tho visitors Comp . Thomas Tunstall Asst . Soj ., Chapter of Elias Ashinole 148 . On the invitation of the M . E . Z ., E . Comp . Bowes , assumed the chair of Z ., and announced that Bros . John Talbot and
Godfrey had been duly elected at the previous Convocation , and were now in attendance and bade the P . S . to do his duty . In due course the two brethren were introduced aud solemnly and duly exalted , tho acting M . E . Z ., being most efficiently assisted by the P . S , Comp . Nelson , After the transaction of some routine busiueas ,
Notices Of Meetings.
M . E . Comp . Colonel Whitwell presented the principals elect , Comps . T . Wilsou , H . Rauthmol and the Rev . Canon Ware to E . Comp . Bowes , as Installing Principal , for tho benefit of installation ; after which they were addressed , and retired , aud afterwards severally admitted into solemn conclave of installed principals according to
ancient custom . The newly elected officers were then invested , and on the completion of the ceremonies , M . E . Comp . Col . Whitwell proposed , in eulogistic terms , a cordial vote of thanks to tho Installing Principal for his valuable services that day . The Chapter was then duly closed .
Union Lodge , No . 129 , Kendal . —This old Lodge held its annual meeting on Thursday , 28 th January , at 3 o ' clock in the afternoon . There was an unusually large gathering of brethren . W . M . Bro . Joseph Bintley , Prov . G . S . of Wks . assumed the chair , and , assisted by his wardens , opened the Lodge . The minutes haviug been read and confirmed , and the Lodge opened in the second
degree , the W . M . invited W . Bro . John Bowes P . M . P . Prov . G . Reg . to take the chair . Tho W . M . theu presented Bro . John Talbot S . W ., W . M . elect , for the benefit of installation , which ceremony was impressively rendered , in ample form . At the recpiest of tho installing master , W . Bro . AY . Dodd P . M . P . Prov . G . P . delivered the addresses to the W . M . and Wardens . The new officers having been invested ,
the thanks of the brethren were accorded to Bro . Bowes for his valuable services , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the King's Arms Hotel , for the banquet , which was of a recherche , character , and gave unqualified satisfaction in every respect . The W . M . Bro . Talbot presided , and was supported by the R . W . D . P . G . M , Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., Bros . Rev . J . Chaplain , Dr . Page W . M . No .
1074 , T . Wilson P . M ., W . Dodd P . M ., Rev . Wright Chap ., Joseph Bintley I . P . M ., John Bowes P . M . & c , John Holme P . M . P . Prov . G . S . W ., Thomas Tunstall J . W . No . 148 , and about sixty brethren . Grace having been said by the chaplain , the W . M . proposed the usual loyal toasts in appropriate terms . Bro . John Bowes P . M . proposed the next toast , " The Right Hon . tho Earl of Carnarvon M . W .
Prov . G . M ., the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale R . W . D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers . " He said that those brethren who were present when tho Noble Lord installed the Prov . G . M . of East Lancashire , in the great Free-trade Hall in Manchester , would not soon forget the able and impressive manner in which that ceremony was rendered by their noble brother . Of Lord Skelmersdale he
could say a good deal , and from personal knowledge ; he was essen . tially a " working " Mason , and they folt proud that such noblemen came willingly forward to promulgate the genuine principles and tenets of their noble Order . The other Grand Officers were at all times chosen , not only for their high social rank , but also from the warm interest they took in the Craft . Happy indeed was
he to be able to couple with the toast one of themselves , a brother dear to all of them , —their own Deputy Grand Master . He was indeed a distinguished brother , and one ever ready to prove the diguity and high importance of Freemasonry . That the Grand Master should appoint Colonel Whitwell one of his Wardens iu the Grand Lodge surprised none of them . He then
called upon Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., to respond . The D . P . G . M . replied in eloquent terms . After giving expression to the pleasure it gave him to meet his brethren in his Mother Lodge , he referred to the hold that Freemasonry had upon people of all nations . He traced its history from time immemorial , aud pictured the importance of its symbolism . When he joined their time-honoured Craft , some
of his friends outside their sacred prcciuts expressed their belief that Freemasonry was a "delusion , " yea more , "a snare . " Not long ago , when they lost their highly esteemed head , the unenlightened thought their days , as a society , were numbered j but what was the fact ? They lost a nobleman , to obtain a prince of royal blood ! Colonel Whitwell concluded by congratulating the W . M .
and all present on the great increase in their numbers locall y , and the more general desire to become better acquainted with the deeper meaning of their various teachings . The health of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . Colonel Whitwell who said that the position Bro . Talbot held that day was a proof of the high estimation in which he was held by his brethren and fellows . He congratulated
the Lodge at having at its head a brother whom to know was to esteem . The toast was most enthusiastically drunk . The W . M ., in responding , said he was fully sensible of the great responsibility he had taken upon himself that day ; but ho hoped that with the aid of his officers he should be enabled to merit the approbation of tho brethren . Bro . C . G . Thomson P . M . P . Pro . G . Reg . proposed the health
of the I . P . M . Bro . Joseph Bintley , whom he highly eulogized . They were a large , strong and united Lodge , and Bro . Bintley had contributed his full share to their prosperity and well being . Very cordially , therefore , he proposed his health . The I . P . M ., in responding , referred at length to tho great zeal and ability of his predecessors , and said that if his efforts to promote the general good of the Lodge mot with
their approval he had every reason to be satisfied . He then pointed out how necessary it was for the subordinate officers to render ready and willing service to the W . M ., aud concluded his remarks by a complimentary reference to the W . M . Bro . D . Pago M . D . W . M . lj No . 1074 proposed " The wardens and officers of No . 129 . " Bros . Gray , son , Nelson and Rev . J . Chaplain responded . Bro . John Holme P . M .
P . Prov . G . Warden proposed "The visiting brethren . " Bros . Dodd , Bell , Pnsey , Tuustall and others responded . The S . W . having proposed " The Masonic Charities , " the W . M . called upon Bro . Bowea to respond to the same , which he did , and gave a succinct account of each of tho charities , aud advocated tho formation of a local one , similar in character and desi gn to the West Lancashire
Educational Institution . Bro . Holme said there was one toast which did not appear on the list , but which was nevertheless an important one . They had done honour to the officers past and present , from the W . M . downwards , but the bulk of the brethren were not aspirants for office , and yet they contributed materially to the pros . perity of the Lodgo . He had pleasure in proposing their good health j Bro . Tatteraall responded . Bro . Baron proposed the final toast ,
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Notices Of Meetings.
"The Clapton Chapter , " and to meet at the White Hart Tavern , Upper Clapton , iu the County of Middlesex . 7 th . —From Companions the Rev Spencer Robert Wigram as Z ., Edward England Phillips as H ., Albert Lucking as J ., and eight others , for a Chapter to be attached to the Priory Lodge , No . 1 , 000 , Southend , to be called " The Priory Chapter , " and to meet at the
Middleton Hotel , Southend in the County of Essex . The foregoing petitions being in all respects regulai - , the Committee recommend that the prayers thereof be respectively granted . The Committee have likewise received the following petitions : — 8 th . —From Companions Robert Scott as Z ., Charles Henry Phillips as H ., Charles Frederick Besson as J ., and eight others , for a Chapter
to be attached to the Royal Philanthropic Lodge , No . 40 o , Tnniclad , to be called "The Royal Philanthropic Chapter , " and to meet at Port of Spain , Trinidad , in the West Indies . 9 th . —From Companions James McDonald Reid as Z ., Paulin Josso Do Lisle as II ., Charles Frederick Oda Rooks as J ., and seven others , for a Chapter to be attached to the Prince of Wales' Lodgo , No . 876 ,
Trinidad , to bo called " The Prince of Wales' Chapter , " and to meet at Port of Spain , Trinidad , in the West Indies . These two petitions , subject to the confirmation of the new law No . 51 , passed at the last Convocation of Grand Chapter , rendering Foreign Past Masters eligible for election to the chairs in an English Chapter , are in all respects regular , and the Committee recommend
that the prayers thereof be respectively granted . The foregoing resolutions having been unanimously confirmed , the Grand Chapter was closed . Among those present were Companions James Brett , J . Smith , Browning , H . Browse , Griffiths , Smith , Stephens , C , Hogard , Hadley , H . Muggeridge , Robinson , Dodd , Derry , Parkinson , T . Fenn , H . Thomas , White , H . Massey , H . G . Buss , Copestake , Frampton , Birdseye , H . M . Levy , & c .
Grand Lodge Of Scotland . —The quarterly communication of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Scotland was hold on Monday , the 1 st inst ., in Freemasons' Hall , George-streot , Edinburgh . There was a large attendance of the brethren , the West of Scotland being especially well represented . In the unavoidable absence of the Most Worshipful Grand Master ( Sir Michael Shaw Stewart ) , the
throne was occupied by Brother Henry Inglis of Torsonce , Past Substitute Grand Master , supported by Brother Win . Mann ( Past Grand Warden ) Acting Senior Grand Warden , Bro . F . A . Barrow ( Senior Grand Deacon ) Acting Junior Grand Warden , Rev . A . Thomson Grant Grand Chaplain , Bro . Laurie Grand Secretary , & c . Amongst the other brethren present were W . Hay J . G . D ., J .
Coghill G . D . C ., Capt . Colt of Gartsheine G . S . B ., D . Robertson G . B . B ., and M . Mackenzie C . G . M ., & c , Mr . Roger Montgomerie , M . P ., and Mr . Charles Dalrymple , M . P . The Grand Lodgo was opened in due form , and apologies for unavoidable absence were intimated from Sir Michael Shaw Stewart M . W . G . M ., the Right Hon . tho Earl of Rosslyn P . G . M ., Captain J . T . Oswald S . G . M ., Major H . Ramsay of
Garion , Bro . F . S . Melville President of the Board of Graud Stewards , Bro . W . Officer P . G . D . & c . Thero were laid on the table presents from the Graud Lodges of Franco , Nova Scotia , Brazil , Ohio , Egypt , Missouri and Hungary , being tho published reports of their Grand Lodges . Tho minutes of the Grand Committee were afterwards read . Petitions for charters for the following Lodges were presented
— " LaValleo de France , " Lima ; " Independencia , " Callao ; " Virtud y Union Reguierada , " Lima ; " Constancia y Concordia , " Tacna ; "Salem , " Ahmctlabad ; " The Bonnie Doon , " Patna ; " Star of the West , " Parkcs N . S . W . ; aud " Lodge of Polynesia , " Fiji . The petitions were granted , that for the " Bonnie Doon " having created discussion , but being ultimately agreed to by a large majority . There was also
presented a petition for charter to the lodge , " Dailly Ferguson , St . James , " in Ayrshire , which had been scut to the Secretary that day , aud it was remitted to Grand Committee , with powers , should they see fit , to grant the charter . On the recommendation of the Grand Committee , Bro . J . M . Reid was appointed Prov . Grand Master for Trinidad , and Sir John Ogilvio Bart . P . G . M . for Forfarshire , in room
of the late Earl of Dalhousie . A communication from the Grand Lodge of England was intimated , stating that it would bo pleasing to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales G . M . elect of the Grand Lodge of Englaud if the representative at that Grand Lodge , in room of the late Sir James C . P . Murray , were conferred on the Earl of Rosslyn P . G . M . of Scotlaud . On the commuicatiou being read , the
appointment was unanimously agreed to . The credentials of the Earl of Dunmore , as representative in Scotland of tho Grand Lodge of Hungary , were presented , aud his Lordship ' s appointment was confirmed . Letters of condolence on the death of the Earl of Dalhousie were read from the Grand Orient of France aud the Lodge Dalhousie , Mass .,
U . S ., and it was remitted to the Grand Committee to prepare and transmit appropriate replies . Notice was giveu of a motion , to be tabled for next meeting , having for its object the constitution of Immediate Past Masters as members of Provincial Grand Lodges . This concluded the business , and Grand Lodge was closed in due form .
Kendal Castle Chapter , No . 129 . —The aunual Convocation of this flourishing Chapter , was held at the Masonic Hall , Stramoudgate , Kendal , at high twelve , on Thursday , 28 th January . The Chapter was opened in due form by their excellencies , Comp . C . G . Thompson M . E . Z ., T . Wilson H ., H . Ranthmel J . ; assisted by M . E . Comp . Colonel Whitwell M . P ., P . Z ., P . G . P . S . of England , John
Bowes P . Z ., P . Prov . G . S . B ., John Holme P . Z ., William Dodd P . Z ., & c . There was a numerous attendance of companions , and amongst tho visitors Comp . Thomas Tunstall Asst . Soj ., Chapter of Elias Ashinole 148 . On the invitation of the M . E . Z ., E . Comp . Bowes , assumed the chair of Z ., and announced that Bros . John Talbot and
Godfrey had been duly elected at the previous Convocation , and were now in attendance and bade the P . S . to do his duty . In due course the two brethren were introduced aud solemnly and duly exalted , tho acting M . E . Z ., being most efficiently assisted by the P . S , Comp . Nelson , After the transaction of some routine busiueas ,
Notices Of Meetings.
M . E . Comp . Colonel Whitwell presented the principals elect , Comps . T . Wilsou , H . Rauthmol and the Rev . Canon Ware to E . Comp . Bowes , as Installing Principal , for tho benefit of installation ; after which they were addressed , and retired , aud afterwards severally admitted into solemn conclave of installed principals according to
ancient custom . The newly elected officers were then invested , and on the completion of the ceremonies , M . E . Comp . Col . Whitwell proposed , in eulogistic terms , a cordial vote of thanks to tho Installing Principal for his valuable services that day . The Chapter was then duly closed .
Union Lodge , No . 129 , Kendal . —This old Lodge held its annual meeting on Thursday , 28 th January , at 3 o ' clock in the afternoon . There was an unusually large gathering of brethren . W . M . Bro . Joseph Bintley , Prov . G . S . of Wks . assumed the chair , and , assisted by his wardens , opened the Lodge . The minutes haviug been read and confirmed , and the Lodge opened in the second
degree , the W . M . invited W . Bro . John Bowes P . M . P . Prov . G . Reg . to take the chair . Tho W . M . theu presented Bro . John Talbot S . W ., W . M . elect , for the benefit of installation , which ceremony was impressively rendered , in ample form . At the recpiest of tho installing master , W . Bro . AY . Dodd P . M . P . Prov . G . P . delivered the addresses to the W . M . and Wardens . The new officers having been invested ,
the thanks of the brethren were accorded to Bro . Bowes for his valuable services , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the King's Arms Hotel , for the banquet , which was of a recherche , character , and gave unqualified satisfaction in every respect . The W . M . Bro . Talbot presided , and was supported by the R . W . D . P . G . M , Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., Bros . Rev . J . Chaplain , Dr . Page W . M . No .
1074 , T . Wilson P . M ., W . Dodd P . M ., Rev . Wright Chap ., Joseph Bintley I . P . M ., John Bowes P . M . & c , John Holme P . M . P . Prov . G . S . W ., Thomas Tunstall J . W . No . 148 , and about sixty brethren . Grace having been said by the chaplain , the W . M . proposed the usual loyal toasts in appropriate terms . Bro . John Bowes P . M . proposed the next toast , " The Right Hon . tho Earl of Carnarvon M . W .
Prov . G . M ., the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale R . W . D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers . " He said that those brethren who were present when tho Noble Lord installed the Prov . G . M . of East Lancashire , in the great Free-trade Hall in Manchester , would not soon forget the able and impressive manner in which that ceremony was rendered by their noble brother . Of Lord Skelmersdale he
could say a good deal , and from personal knowledge ; he was essen . tially a " working " Mason , and they folt proud that such noblemen came willingly forward to promulgate the genuine principles and tenets of their noble Order . The other Grand Officers were at all times chosen , not only for their high social rank , but also from the warm interest they took in the Craft . Happy indeed was
he to be able to couple with the toast one of themselves , a brother dear to all of them , —their own Deputy Grand Master . He was indeed a distinguished brother , and one ever ready to prove the diguity and high importance of Freemasonry . That the Grand Master should appoint Colonel Whitwell one of his Wardens iu the Grand Lodge surprised none of them . He then
called upon Colonel Whitwell , M . P ., to respond . The D . P . G . M . replied in eloquent terms . After giving expression to the pleasure it gave him to meet his brethren in his Mother Lodge , he referred to the hold that Freemasonry had upon people of all nations . He traced its history from time immemorial , aud pictured the importance of its symbolism . When he joined their time-honoured Craft , some
of his friends outside their sacred prcciuts expressed their belief that Freemasonry was a "delusion , " yea more , "a snare . " Not long ago , when they lost their highly esteemed head , the unenlightened thought their days , as a society , were numbered j but what was the fact ? They lost a nobleman , to obtain a prince of royal blood ! Colonel Whitwell concluded by congratulating the W . M .
and all present on the great increase in their numbers locall y , and the more general desire to become better acquainted with the deeper meaning of their various teachings . The health of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . Colonel Whitwell who said that the position Bro . Talbot held that day was a proof of the high estimation in which he was held by his brethren and fellows . He congratulated
the Lodge at having at its head a brother whom to know was to esteem . The toast was most enthusiastically drunk . The W . M ., in responding , said he was fully sensible of the great responsibility he had taken upon himself that day ; but ho hoped that with the aid of his officers he should be enabled to merit the approbation of tho brethren . Bro . C . G . Thomson P . M . P . Pro . G . Reg . proposed the health
of the I . P . M . Bro . Joseph Bintley , whom he highly eulogized . They were a large , strong and united Lodge , and Bro . Bintley had contributed his full share to their prosperity and well being . Very cordially , therefore , he proposed his health . The I . P . M ., in responding , referred at length to tho great zeal and ability of his predecessors , and said that if his efforts to promote the general good of the Lodge mot with
their approval he had every reason to be satisfied . He then pointed out how necessary it was for the subordinate officers to render ready and willing service to the W . M ., aud concluded his remarks by a complimentary reference to the W . M . Bro . D . Pago M . D . W . M . lj No . 1074 proposed " The wardens and officers of No . 129 . " Bros . Gray , son , Nelson and Rev . J . Chaplain responded . Bro . John Holme P . M .
P . Prov . G . Warden proposed "The visiting brethren . " Bros . Dodd , Bell , Pnsey , Tuustall and others responded . The S . W . having proposed " The Masonic Charities , " the W . M . called upon Bro . Bowea to respond to the same , which he did , and gave a succinct account of each of tho charities , aud advocated tho formation of a local one , similar in character and desi gn to the West Lancashire
Educational Institution . Bro . Holme said there was one toast which did not appear on the list , but which was nevertheless an important one . They had done honour to the officers past and present , from the W . M . downwards , but the bulk of the brethren were not aspirants for office , and yet they contributed materially to the pros . perity of the Lodgo . He had pleasure in proposing their good health j Bro . Tatteraall responded . Bro . Baron proposed the final toast ,