Welchpool Lodge, No. 998.

upon whioh he had been at a banquet . It was no doubt ; a grand red . letter day in the history of the Lodge , and he ventured to express a hope that it would encourage them to work harder aud make Masonry prosper here and everywhere else . Bro . E . F . Robinson W . M ., 8 > ud he wished to give the next toast , the Visitors , with great heartiness . They had honoured and

distinguished guests , and old friends , and he was very pleased to see them , and hoped tbat they might long be spared to meet them again . He thought tbat those visits did a great deal of good—infused new ideas , and introduced influences whioh would tend to the prosperity of the art . He coupled with the toast the name of If . W . Bro . General Brownrigg P . G . M . Surrey .

Bro . Brownrigg , in responding , said he felt sure that all those who were , like himself , visitors , would entirely agree with him in thanking the Lodge of Welobpool moat cordially for the hospitality they had shown them that evening . He was very pleased with their surroundings , and particularly struck by the arrangement of the draperies , and the artistic and very charming appearance of the

Lodge room . It was much better that Masons should hold their meetings separately from any hotel—there was a certain sanctity about their meetings and customs which made it far better to have a temple dedicated to Masonry in whioh to hold them . But what struck him very much was the admirable way in which the initiate passed his trial , and the solemnity in whioh he went through

it . very often , sometimes through nervousness , sometimes from other causes , there was an appearance of carelessness . But he believed the ritnal of the Order was thoroughly impressed upon the mind of the initiate that day . He concluded by returning thanks on behalf of the visitors , and said it was a matter of great congratulation to him to meet them , and to see that they were flourishing and

doing such good work . Bro . D . P . Owen then gave tbe Masonic Charities . He stated that it ought to be known tbat their distinguished guest , the Lord . Mayor , had a few days before presided over the Boys' Festival , and hia exertions in the cause of charity evidenced itself in the fact that

almost £ 12 , 000 was put down on the dinner table . As regarded the Charities and the Welchpool Lodge , they were supported by making a Life Tote every year , and if every Lodge followed this example it would add about £ 10 , 000 per annum to the funds of tbe three Charities .

The Tyler , Bro . John Barnard , gave To all Poor and Distressed Masons . The string band performed a nice selection of music during dinner , aud was conducted by Sergeant Drummer Whittingham , 4 th Battalion South Wales Borderers .

Ancient And Accepted Rite. St. Peter's Chapter, Rose Croix.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE . ST . PETER'S CHAPTER , ROSE CROIX .

A MEETING of this Chapter was held on Saturday , the 29 th July , at the Commercial Hotel , Bolton , at four o ' clock in the afternoon , when there were present Comps . J . W : Taylor M . W . S ., James Horrookalst General , W . J . Thomson 30 2 nd General , C . S . Lane Grand Marshal , J . M . Sinclair Raphael , Thomas Mitchell Recorder ,

Thos . 'Eutwisle 30 Treasurer , G . P . Brookbank 32 , W . Nicholly R . G , Brook , W . M . Wylde , Arthur Middleton , W . A . Byrom , John E ; Lees , A . H . Jefleris , J . D . Glendinning , Rooke Pennington , ThoB . Higsnn , F . A . Huet , George Ferguson , Thomas Morris P . M . W . S ., C . J . Banister 33 S . G . I . G . Northern District . The minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The resignation of two members of the Chapter were tenderrd , but not having complied with the requirements of the Bye-Iawa as to contributions due , conld not be accepted . Bro . John Barrett , of St . George ' s Lodge , Bolton , was ballotted for and unanimousl y elected . Bro . Barrett being away from home for the benefit of his health , was unable to be present for perfection . Apologies were read from several of the Officers who were unable to

attend . S . P . James Horrocks was duly presented to 1 ) 1 . Bro . G . J . Banister 33 for installation as M . W . S . for the ensuing year , and the beautiful , ceremonial was rendered with great dignity and precision . 111 . Bro . Banister announced that tho Supreme Council would visit Lancashire in the month of October , and hold a Chapter of Grand

Eleoted Kni ghts K . H . in Liverpool during the visit . Bro . Banister , in the name of the Chapter , presented to Rro . J . W . Taylor , the re . tiring M . W . S ., a very handsome P . M . W . S . ' s jewel , with a suitable inscription engraved thereon , ns a mark of the approval of his year ' s presidency by the brethren of the Chapter . Bro . Entwisle

w presided at the third point , after which the Chapter was duly closed at six p . m . Banquet was served immediately after business had concluded , but owing to the great heat and the desire of many ~? . ^ retnren who resided at' some distance , tho proceedings were speedil y brought to a close . A very cordial and hearty vote of thanks was awarded to Bro . Banister for his kindness in attending the

installation , and for the great interest he has at all times manifested in th $ " 08 perit y of the Chapter , from its formation . The accounts of e Chapter , duly audited , were presented and passed , and thanks Thf i ? - Anditor 8 ' In- Brf , s - Brockbank , Ferguson , and Nicholl . e 'Glowing were appointed Officers for the ensning year : — B < -o . J . M . Sinclair .. . . H . P .

W-J . Thomson 1 st General £ - o- ' Lane 2 nd General Captain Barlow Raphael J ^ P . Murray Grand Marshal inomas Entwisle 30 Treasurer « . ; P . Brockbank 32 Recorder

P ^' i ris Organist J-U . Matier Sl Director of Ceremonies inomas Mitchell Asst . Director of Ceremonies R ^ D " Captain of Guard «• i * . Brook and S . Mattison ... Heralds F « nk A . Huee Steward

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