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Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Lancashire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST LANCASHIRE .
A SPECIAL Provincial Grand Lodge was held in Blackpool , on Wednesday , 30 th ult ., the aid and sun ices of the members of the " Mystic Tie , " being called into requisition to give a stimulus to the effort to provide
lhe much-needed increased accommodation for Holy Trinity Church , tho principle house of worship belonging to the establishment at the extreme point of the now populous South Shore . Special facilities were offered by the various
railway companies to the fraternity to reach the popular watering-place , and when the Provincial Grand Lodge was opened , soon after one o ' clock , between 400 and 500 brethren had assembled . The Right Worshipfnl Prov . Grand
Master the Earl of Lathom was unavoidably prevented from being present , and Bro . Sir Matthew Whito Ridley , 13-irt ., M . P ., Prov . Grand Master of Northumberland , a-iited in his stead . The Prov . Grand Lodge was opened
under the banner of the Clifton Lodge , No . 703 , Sir Ridley being supported bv Bros . R . Wylie P . G . D . P . P . G . S . W .. as Dep . P . G . M ., Beswick-Royds P . G . D . P . G . S . W . as S . W ., J . F . Newell P . P . S . G . W . as J . W ., D . M . P . Gaskin
Prov . G . Treasurer , W . Goodacre P G . S . B . Prov . G . Secretary , J . D . Murray P . P . G . J . W . as Dir . of Ceres .. Major Ormsb f P . G . S . D . j C . Bargery P . G . S . D ., H . James P . G . J . D ., R . Burgess P . G . Org ., Rev . P . J . Whalley Prov ,
G . Chaplain , & c . The principal business of the Lodgo was to consider the following proposition , of which notice had been given by Bro . R . Wylie P . G . D . : — " that one hundred guineas be voted from the Charit y Fund to the
Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . " In submitting the proposal Bro . Wylie said the Institution had attained its Centenary . The Provincial Grand Master the Earl of Lathom would have presided over the Festival in London
in the absence of the Prince of Wales , but the duties of the M . W . G . M . had enabled him to take that position . At the same time the Earl of Lathom was evincing such an amount of interest in the event that he had
consented to act as Chairman of the Stewards . It would not become the Provincial Grand Lodge to meet that day withont expressing their unanimous approval of the interest taken by the Grand Master in tbe Centenary by giving
something towards the Institution . In voting the hundred guineas the Province would have the benefit of getting double votes in sending candidates to the Institution , and under the circumstances he l-eg-retted that the amount was
not two hundred instead of one hundred guineas . However , if any brother felt inclined to move the former sum as an amendment he would be pleased to support it . Bro . J . Holding P . P . G . R ., in seconding the motion , said it must
be remembered that the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls was started one hundred years ago , when it was nofc thought very necessary to give girls the education they now-a-days receive . In this ago of progress girls were
taking situations which were not dreamt of in days gone by , and it was necessary that they should be educated accordingly . When they saw such an Institution seeking for funds with which to enlarge its sphere of usefelness , it
was their duty to make strenous efforts to assist . He would have been glad to second the proposal had it been for two hundred instead of one hundred guineas . Bro . J . F . Newell ( ex-Mayor of Bootle ) moved as an amendment
that the sum of two hundred guineas be voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Bro . Beswick-Royds seconded , and upon the amendment being put ifc was carried by a large majority . On the proposition of Bro . R . Martin
P . P . G . T ., it was decided to alter one of the bye-laws of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution to enable the annual meeting to be held on a stated day instead of waiting for the Provincial Grand Lodge yearly
meeting . Thc Provincial Grand Lodge then adjourned for the purpose of laying the foundation-stone of the annexe tj Holy Trinity Church . Tho north-cast corner of the site of the proposed new structure havinp- been
reached , the acting P . G . M . delivered the opecing address explanatory of the princi ples and objects uf the Order , and afterwards called upon the Prov . G . Chaplain ( Bro . the
Rev . F . J . Whalley ) to offer up prayer . The Prov . G . Secretary ( Bro . W . Goodacre ) then read the inscription on the plate , as follows : —
' ¦ Tin ' s foundation stone was laid by tho Prov . Grand Lodge of West Lancashire , Sir Matthew Whito Kid ley , Bart ., M . P ., netin" as Provincial Grand Master , 30 th Mav 1 S 8 S \ Holy Trini ' v Clr ^ r-h So : ; th Shore , f * , . Y . T ,. Ernd'hi ^ . " ^ ii-. '
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Lancashire.
lhe stone having been laid in regular form , the acting Provincial Grand Master concluded by trusting thafc prosperity and gladness and good-will mi ght prevail amongst those who would assemble within tho
building to the hononr of the Most High until time should be no more . The architect ( Bro . Freeman ) advancing , presented the plans of the building to tho acting P . G . Master , who , in entrusting them to his keening , desired hini
to proceed with tho work without lo ^ s time . The hymn beginning " 0 Lord of Hosts , whose glory fills the bounds of the eternal hills , " followed with full band accompaniment , and the Masonic part of the ceremony was brought to a close .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Bristol.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF BRISTOL .
r | lHE foundation of the Queen ' s statue , provided by tho JL citizens' committee as the Bristol memorial of her Majesty ' s jubilee , was laid on Friday , the lst iust ., and the statue will be unveiled on Coronation Day , by Prince
Albert Victor . A site was found at tho eastern extremity of College Green , by removing to the centre of the Green fche copy of the Ancient High Cross which had stood there since 8 th August IS 50 , being then founded by tho
Freemasons ot Bristol Province with the ornate and dignified ritual which was repeated 20 years ago last April on laying fche foundation of the Cathedral North-West tower , and again in connection with the loyal ceremony on Friday . The Freemasons assembled at their hall in Park-street , the
brethren joining the procession being Bros . W . A . F . Powell P . G . D . Eng . D . P . G . M ., A . Deedos P . S . G . W ., J . Jft .
Shot-land Prov . J . G . W ., the Rev . J . H . Wilkinson Prov . G . C ., Col . S . III . Taylor P . G . St . B . Eng . Prov . G . Treas ., J . R . Bamble P . A . G . D . C . Eng . Prov . G . Reg ., Pierrepont Harris P . P . S . G . W . Prov . G . Sec , A . W . Powell Prov . S . G . D ., R . H . G . F . Lambert Prov . J . G . D ., W . H . Cowlin
Prov . G . Sup . W ., E . B . Colthurst Prov . G . D . C , J . G . Cook Prov . G . A . D . C , E . H . Stock Prov . G . S . B ., W . Galpin Prov . G . St . B ., W . Mitchell Prov . G . St . B ., J . W . Lawson Prov . G . O ., H . Harford Prov . G . P ., J . Stoate and J . Webber Prov . G . Tylers , H . A . Woodward and W . Proctor Prov . G . Sts ., also Rev . J . A . Lloyd G . C Eng .,
S . G . Homfray P . A . G . D . C Eng . D . P . G . M . Mou ., W . Piokford P . G . S . B . Eng ., and a large number of Past Officers and visitors . The Right Worshipful Provincial
Grand Master , the Earl of Limerick , being unavoidably absent , his p lace was taken by the Deputy Provincial Graud Master , W . A " . F . Powell Past Graud Deacon of EtiQ-land . The D . P . G . M . aud others who had to fip-ure in
the ceremony having taken np positions near tho stone , the Mayor said he had thc honour of asking the Deputy Provincial Graud Master iu his official capacity to lay thafc foundation stone of a statue to her Majesty Queen Victoria . He felt sure they would all rejoice that this was iu every
sense of the word a jubilee memorial to their most gracious Queen , who had reigned over them not only long bufc well , and the great aim of that long and glorious reign had been nothing but the welfare , health , happiness , and prosperity of the whole of her dominions . Although this was a
jubilee stone , consequently recording a long reign , might her Majesty still reign for many years with that glorious example which she had set before the whole world . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , having accepted the
invitation , said it was their custom - and duty on all occasions of public ceremonies to ask the -blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe on tlie proceedings . The Provincial Grand Chaplain , Bro . Rev . J . H . Wilkinson , offered the following prayer : —
"Almighty Father , Architecb aud Ruler of the Universe , King- of King ! ' and Lord of Lords , wc yield to Thee most humble aud hearty thank ; . - for Thy goodnoss in permitting us to tako part in his work . Ponr Thy blessing upon it and grant Unit that which is begun to-day may bo brought to a happy end . Heartily also do wo pn . iso Thee for
having so long preserved upon the tiircue ot thia realm onr Sovereign Lady Queen Victoria , and for having bestowed upon her many heavenly graces requisite for her high calling . Grant that her statue , soon to be set np in this place , may serve to kindle iu ns
more aud moro a spirit , of Goaly loyalty , and may awaken in ns and our posterity a desire Co follow after all that is noble and virtuoiu ia her example . Grant that she may yet for many years be spared to rule over her people ; an thafc we may be found pure aud jae-t lovers of neaco and of true srodliness . Finally , mav we .-ill finish onr work
here below , with Thy approbation and be received at last with all Thy blessed , saints departed this life into Thy heav' . rily temple iht-re ' n- ^ 'Onv H e / lif- "Tio r-V :, ~ 'V * ' ^ -r- rT nnTlr - - ' '
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Lancashire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF WEST LANCASHIRE .
A SPECIAL Provincial Grand Lodge was held in Blackpool , on Wednesday , 30 th ult ., the aid and sun ices of the members of the " Mystic Tie , " being called into requisition to give a stimulus to the effort to provide
lhe much-needed increased accommodation for Holy Trinity Church , tho principle house of worship belonging to the establishment at the extreme point of the now populous South Shore . Special facilities were offered by the various
railway companies to the fraternity to reach the popular watering-place , and when the Provincial Grand Lodge was opened , soon after one o ' clock , between 400 and 500 brethren had assembled . The Right Worshipfnl Prov . Grand
Master the Earl of Lathom was unavoidably prevented from being present , and Bro . Sir Matthew Whito Ridley , 13-irt ., M . P ., Prov . Grand Master of Northumberland , a-iited in his stead . The Prov . Grand Lodge was opened
under the banner of the Clifton Lodge , No . 703 , Sir Ridley being supported bv Bros . R . Wylie P . G . D . P . P . G . S . W .. as Dep . P . G . M ., Beswick-Royds P . G . D . P . G . S . W . as S . W ., J . F . Newell P . P . S . G . W . as J . W ., D . M . P . Gaskin
Prov . G . Treasurer , W . Goodacre P G . S . B . Prov . G . Secretary , J . D . Murray P . P . G . J . W . as Dir . of Ceres .. Major Ormsb f P . G . S . D . j C . Bargery P . G . S . D ., H . James P . G . J . D ., R . Burgess P . G . Org ., Rev . P . J . Whalley Prov ,
G . Chaplain , & c . The principal business of the Lodgo was to consider the following proposition , of which notice had been given by Bro . R . Wylie P . G . D . : — " that one hundred guineas be voted from the Charit y Fund to the
Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . " In submitting the proposal Bro . Wylie said the Institution had attained its Centenary . The Provincial Grand Master the Earl of Lathom would have presided over the Festival in London
in the absence of the Prince of Wales , but the duties of the M . W . G . M . had enabled him to take that position . At the same time the Earl of Lathom was evincing such an amount of interest in the event that he had
consented to act as Chairman of the Stewards . It would not become the Provincial Grand Lodge to meet that day withont expressing their unanimous approval of the interest taken by the Grand Master in tbe Centenary by giving
something towards the Institution . In voting the hundred guineas the Province would have the benefit of getting double votes in sending candidates to the Institution , and under the circumstances he l-eg-retted that the amount was
not two hundred instead of one hundred guineas . However , if any brother felt inclined to move the former sum as an amendment he would be pleased to support it . Bro . J . Holding P . P . G . R ., in seconding the motion , said it must
be remembered that the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls was started one hundred years ago , when it was nofc thought very necessary to give girls the education they now-a-days receive . In this ago of progress girls were
taking situations which were not dreamt of in days gone by , and it was necessary that they should be educated accordingly . When they saw such an Institution seeking for funds with which to enlarge its sphere of usefelness , it
was their duty to make strenous efforts to assist . He would have been glad to second the proposal had it been for two hundred instead of one hundred guineas . Bro . J . F . Newell ( ex-Mayor of Bootle ) moved as an amendment
that the sum of two hundred guineas be voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Bro . Beswick-Royds seconded , and upon the amendment being put ifc was carried by a large majority . On the proposition of Bro . R . Martin
P . P . G . T ., it was decided to alter one of the bye-laws of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution to enable the annual meeting to be held on a stated day instead of waiting for the Provincial Grand Lodge yearly
meeting . Thc Provincial Grand Lodge then adjourned for the purpose of laying the foundation-stone of the annexe tj Holy Trinity Church . Tho north-cast corner of the site of the proposed new structure havinp- been
reached , the acting P . G . M . delivered the opecing address explanatory of the princi ples and objects uf the Order , and afterwards called upon the Prov . G . Chaplain ( Bro . the
Rev . F . J . Whalley ) to offer up prayer . The Prov . G . Secretary ( Bro . W . Goodacre ) then read the inscription on the plate , as follows : —
' ¦ Tin ' s foundation stone was laid by tho Prov . Grand Lodge of West Lancashire , Sir Matthew Whito Kid ley , Bart ., M . P ., netin" as Provincial Grand Master , 30 th Mav 1 S 8 S \ Holy Trini ' v Clr ^ r-h So : ; th Shore , f * , . Y . T ,. Ernd'hi ^ . " ^ ii-. '
Provincial Grand Lodge Of West Lancashire.
lhe stone having been laid in regular form , the acting Provincial Grand Master concluded by trusting thafc prosperity and gladness and good-will mi ght prevail amongst those who would assemble within tho
building to the hononr of the Most High until time should be no more . The architect ( Bro . Freeman ) advancing , presented the plans of the building to tho acting P . G . Master , who , in entrusting them to his keening , desired hini
to proceed with tho work without lo ^ s time . The hymn beginning " 0 Lord of Hosts , whose glory fills the bounds of the eternal hills , " followed with full band accompaniment , and the Masonic part of the ceremony was brought to a close .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Bristol.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF BRISTOL .
r | lHE foundation of the Queen ' s statue , provided by tho JL citizens' committee as the Bristol memorial of her Majesty ' s jubilee , was laid on Friday , the lst iust ., and the statue will be unveiled on Coronation Day , by Prince
Albert Victor . A site was found at tho eastern extremity of College Green , by removing to the centre of the Green fche copy of the Ancient High Cross which had stood there since 8 th August IS 50 , being then founded by tho
Freemasons ot Bristol Province with the ornate and dignified ritual which was repeated 20 years ago last April on laying fche foundation of the Cathedral North-West tower , and again in connection with the loyal ceremony on Friday . The Freemasons assembled at their hall in Park-street , the
brethren joining the procession being Bros . W . A . F . Powell P . G . D . Eng . D . P . G . M ., A . Deedos P . S . G . W ., J . Jft .
Shot-land Prov . J . G . W ., the Rev . J . H . Wilkinson Prov . G . C ., Col . S . III . Taylor P . G . St . B . Eng . Prov . G . Treas ., J . R . Bamble P . A . G . D . C . Eng . Prov . G . Reg ., Pierrepont Harris P . P . S . G . W . Prov . G . Sec , A . W . Powell Prov . S . G . D ., R . H . G . F . Lambert Prov . J . G . D ., W . H . Cowlin
Prov . G . Sup . W ., E . B . Colthurst Prov . G . D . C , J . G . Cook Prov . G . A . D . C , E . H . Stock Prov . G . S . B ., W . Galpin Prov . G . St . B ., W . Mitchell Prov . G . St . B ., J . W . Lawson Prov . G . O ., H . Harford Prov . G . P ., J . Stoate and J . Webber Prov . G . Tylers , H . A . Woodward and W . Proctor Prov . G . Sts ., also Rev . J . A . Lloyd G . C Eng .,
S . G . Homfray P . A . G . D . C Eng . D . P . G . M . Mou ., W . Piokford P . G . S . B . Eng ., and a large number of Past Officers and visitors . The Right Worshipful Provincial
Grand Master , the Earl of Limerick , being unavoidably absent , his p lace was taken by the Deputy Provincial Graud Master , W . A " . F . Powell Past Graud Deacon of EtiQ-land . The D . P . G . M . aud others who had to fip-ure in
the ceremony having taken np positions near tho stone , the Mayor said he had thc honour of asking the Deputy Provincial Graud Master iu his official capacity to lay thafc foundation stone of a statue to her Majesty Queen Victoria . He felt sure they would all rejoice that this was iu every
sense of the word a jubilee memorial to their most gracious Queen , who had reigned over them not only long bufc well , and the great aim of that long and glorious reign had been nothing but the welfare , health , happiness , and prosperity of the whole of her dominions . Although this was a
jubilee stone , consequently recording a long reign , might her Majesty still reign for many years with that glorious example which she had set before the whole world . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , having accepted the
invitation , said it was their custom - and duty on all occasions of public ceremonies to ask the -blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe on tlie proceedings . The Provincial Grand Chaplain , Bro . Rev . J . H . Wilkinson , offered the following prayer : —
"Almighty Father , Architecb aud Ruler of the Universe , King- of King ! ' and Lord of Lords , wc yield to Thee most humble aud hearty thank ; . - for Thy goodnoss in permitting us to tako part in his work . Ponr Thy blessing upon it and grant Unit that which is begun to-day may bo brought to a happy end . Heartily also do wo pn . iso Thee for
having so long preserved upon the tiircue ot thia realm onr Sovereign Lady Queen Victoria , and for having bestowed upon her many heavenly graces requisite for her high calling . Grant that her statue , soon to be set np in this place , may serve to kindle iu ns
more aud moro a spirit , of Goaly loyalty , and may awaken in ns and our posterity a desire Co follow after all that is noble and virtuoiu ia her example . Grant that she may yet for many years be spared to rule over her people ; an thafc we may be found pure aud jae-t lovers of neaco and of true srodliness . Finally , mav we .-ill finish onr work
here below , with Thy approbation and be received at last with all Thy blessed , saints departed this life into Thy heav' . rily temple iht-re ' n- ^ 'Onv H e / lif- "Tio r-V :, ~ 'V * ' ^ -r- rT nnTlr - - ' '