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The Grand Treasurership.
that he is opposed to too great odds , and will find himself vanquished in the end . It is with such surroundings that we must regard with regret the law that permits of only one elective appointment each year at
the hands of the Craft ; were it otherwise it would be possible to suitably reward distinguished brethren who are now shut out from the Treasurership , and who consequently find no substantial reward for their labours
in Freemasonry ; but having to take things as they are we can only stand by aud wait until such time as it is found possible to show appreciation of services rendered by recognition in some other direction .
Centenary: Minerva, No. 300.
CENTENARY : MINERVA , NO . 300 .
SPECIAL preparation was made to ensure the success of the festivities in connection with the Centenary of the Minerva Lodge , No . 300 , which was celebrated on Monday , 1 st inst ., at the Masonic Booms , Pitt and Nelson Hotel , Ashton-under-Lyne . The arrangements that were made proved most efficient , and a very
successful gathering was the result . The date fixed for the celebration was particularly appropriate , for it was 100 years , to the day , following the opening of the Lodge , which event is thus recorded in the first minute : " The
' Lodge of Minerva' opened January 1 st , 1794 , at ten o ' clock in the forenoon , under His Eoyal Highness the Prince of Wales , at the house of Bro . John Wych , King ' s Arms , Ashton-under-Lyne . "
A Lodge of emergency was held for the celebration of the Centenary , and there was a very large attendance when , under the presidency of Bro . James Pownall , who
was supported by the whole of his Officers , the proceedings were opened . There were many visitors present , including Provincial Officers of Lancashire and Cheshire , and others who had won distinction in the Craft .
After preliminary proceedings the Secretary read the Centenary Warrant , from which it appears the original Charter for the Lodge was granted on tbe 26 th December 1793 , the meetings to be held at the King ' s Arms Hotel , already referred to , and the Lodge being then registered
as No . 536 . At the Union , in 1813 , it became _ No . 562 , being subsequently altered to its present place as No . 300 on the Eegister . This Warrant , together with the
Centenary Jewel , was then handed to the W . M ., by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . George Mellor , suitable remarks being made by both conveyer and receiver , and being heartily endorsed by those present .
Letters expressive of regret at inability to be present and take part in the joyful celebration were announced by the Secretary as having been received from several esteemed Provincial Officers , including Bros . J . Chadwick , Newbold , and Sillitoe . Be then had the painful duty
imposed of reading a note received from the widow of their deceased brother , the Eev . J . E . Eoberts , B . D ., P . M . P . P . G . C . He was preaching on the Wednesday , and his death had occurred on the Saturday . He had intended being present that evening and would have taken
part m the programme , but the Great Architect had willed otherwise . Bro . J . Kershaw then moved that the sympathy of the Lodge be conveyed to the widow of
their dear deceased brother , and the same be entered in the minutes of their proceedings . After Bro . George Mellor ' s support this was most sympathetically subscribed to . The Lodge was then duly closed .
The banquet , in keeping with the excellent repute of the old hostelry , then followed . The Worshipful Master , Bro . James Pownall , presided , supported by a large number of brethren . The amenities , fraternal interchanges , and greetings
during dinner ' twixt the Master and guests were , says the "Stalybndge Eeporter , " especially gratifying features , Bro . Barlow very aptly discharging the duties of D . C . With "All the brethren , " " The Provincial Officers , " " The members of Lodge Minerva , " " The visiting
brethren , " " The P . M . s of Lodge Minerva , " " The P . M . s of other Lodges , " " The W . M . s of neighbouring Lodges , " " Our own Officeis , " " Brethren who have been craftsmen twenty years or over , " " Brethren who have been craftsmen thirty years or over " ( five returned
Centenary: Minerva, No. 300.
greetings ) , " Brethren or brother who has been craftsman fifty years or over" ( one only , Bro . George Mellor ) . This happy and exceptional incident was seized upon by each guest , and fitting honours were spontaneously forthcoming . Then " With tho brethren connected with the Town Council , " " The married , " " The unmarried . "
A very neat epitome or short history of the principal incidents and brethren connected with the Lodge since its foundation 100 years ago had been prepared by a sub-committee of brethren , and , during dinner , every guest had one of these valuable and artistic souvenirs ,
in book form , presented to him . These will be highly treasured , and in after years their perusal will take the mind and memory back , recalling happy incidents and friendly faces , amongst which the celebration of the Minerva Centenary will find a special string of pleasant thoughts .
After the glee , " Hail the New Year , " composed by Bro . Irvine Dearnaley P . P . G . O ., had been rendered , the toast list was proceeded with . Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , the greatest of monarchs , noblest of
women , and best of mothers , was proposed by the W . M . ; as were also H . R . H . the Princess of Wales and the rest of the Eoyal Family ; and the first Masonic toast , H . E . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . Grand Master .
Bro . Potter proposed the Earl of Lathom , Pro Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers . They were the finest Masons , nature ' s true gentlemen , and of that noble order was their own dear esteemed Bro . Mellor P . S . G . D . of England .
Bro . Mellor , in acknowledgement , paid the highest praise to Lord Lathom—a thorough gentleman and his own particular friend . They met more in West than East Lancashire . Always ready to visit and to work he was a universal favourite with his own principal Officers , and could not be excelled in the universe .
Bro . W . T . Wild proposed the important toast Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , Provincial Grand Master for East Lancashire . He was known to them all so well ; they had seen him so recently at the Provincial meeting that the name was a welcome one always .
Bro . George Mellor D . P . G . M . for East Lancashire , and the lest of the Provincial Officers , present and past was neatly proposed by Bro . P . M . A . Shaw , and
feelingly acknowledged by Bro . Mellor , who wished the brethren a happy New Year . Long may you live , happy may you be , and with contentment be blessed . He then bade the company a cordial good night .
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Cheshire found an able proposer in Bro . S . Newton , the S . W ., and a reciprocal in Bro . Walter Kenworthy P . P . G . D . C . The visiting Brethren found a proposal forthcoming from the kind remarks and welcome offered by Bro . Joseph Leech .
Twenty years ago he had the pleasure of proposing the same toast at the Swan Inn , Ashton . He was pleased to see such visiting brethren present to pay homage to their W . M . and the Minerva Lodge on this , such an important epoch in its history . He had been a member
of the Fraternity some 35 years , and had been present at over thirty St . John ' s . He could not expect to be at many more , but he wished all their young Masons to study the principles of the Craft . Their time would be well spent in Masonry .
A very happy response was hailed from Bro . J . Eaton P . G . Treas . ( Cheshire ) . He acknowledged the beautiful book they had each received as a memento of the happy incident being commemorated that evening . In years to come he trusted there would be a Masonic
temple in the town , worthy and prospering , and that their children would be found pursuing paths of Masonry . Bro . Eli Andrew P . M . P . P . G . S . W . then proposed the Centenary of Lodge Minerva , coupled with the name of the W . M . It was a toast that had never been
previously proposed . There was no precedent . They were making one that night . The success of the Lodge ' s Centenary was very interesting , showing what our predecessors had done . The warmest thanks to them .
though they could not be present to see the fruits of their working as shown that night . He then took up the valuable historical record that had been placed in their hands , and improved upon some of the incidents and occurrences narrated . The stone laying at the
Parish Church older tower , Charities dispensed ,
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The Grand Treasurership.
that he is opposed to too great odds , and will find himself vanquished in the end . It is with such surroundings that we must regard with regret the law that permits of only one elective appointment each year at
the hands of the Craft ; were it otherwise it would be possible to suitably reward distinguished brethren who are now shut out from the Treasurership , and who consequently find no substantial reward for their labours
in Freemasonry ; but having to take things as they are we can only stand by aud wait until such time as it is found possible to show appreciation of services rendered by recognition in some other direction .
Centenary: Minerva, No. 300.
CENTENARY : MINERVA , NO . 300 .
SPECIAL preparation was made to ensure the success of the festivities in connection with the Centenary of the Minerva Lodge , No . 300 , which was celebrated on Monday , 1 st inst ., at the Masonic Booms , Pitt and Nelson Hotel , Ashton-under-Lyne . The arrangements that were made proved most efficient , and a very
successful gathering was the result . The date fixed for the celebration was particularly appropriate , for it was 100 years , to the day , following the opening of the Lodge , which event is thus recorded in the first minute : " The
' Lodge of Minerva' opened January 1 st , 1794 , at ten o ' clock in the forenoon , under His Eoyal Highness the Prince of Wales , at the house of Bro . John Wych , King ' s Arms , Ashton-under-Lyne . "
A Lodge of emergency was held for the celebration of the Centenary , and there was a very large attendance when , under the presidency of Bro . James Pownall , who
was supported by the whole of his Officers , the proceedings were opened . There were many visitors present , including Provincial Officers of Lancashire and Cheshire , and others who had won distinction in the Craft .
After preliminary proceedings the Secretary read the Centenary Warrant , from which it appears the original Charter for the Lodge was granted on tbe 26 th December 1793 , the meetings to be held at the King ' s Arms Hotel , already referred to , and the Lodge being then registered
as No . 536 . At the Union , in 1813 , it became _ No . 562 , being subsequently altered to its present place as No . 300 on the Eegister . This Warrant , together with the
Centenary Jewel , was then handed to the W . M ., by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . George Mellor , suitable remarks being made by both conveyer and receiver , and being heartily endorsed by those present .
Letters expressive of regret at inability to be present and take part in the joyful celebration were announced by the Secretary as having been received from several esteemed Provincial Officers , including Bros . J . Chadwick , Newbold , and Sillitoe . Be then had the painful duty
imposed of reading a note received from the widow of their deceased brother , the Eev . J . E . Eoberts , B . D ., P . M . P . P . G . C . He was preaching on the Wednesday , and his death had occurred on the Saturday . He had intended being present that evening and would have taken
part m the programme , but the Great Architect had willed otherwise . Bro . J . Kershaw then moved that the sympathy of the Lodge be conveyed to the widow of
their dear deceased brother , and the same be entered in the minutes of their proceedings . After Bro . George Mellor ' s support this was most sympathetically subscribed to . The Lodge was then duly closed .
The banquet , in keeping with the excellent repute of the old hostelry , then followed . The Worshipful Master , Bro . James Pownall , presided , supported by a large number of brethren . The amenities , fraternal interchanges , and greetings
during dinner ' twixt the Master and guests were , says the "Stalybndge Eeporter , " especially gratifying features , Bro . Barlow very aptly discharging the duties of D . C . With "All the brethren , " " The Provincial Officers , " " The members of Lodge Minerva , " " The visiting
brethren , " " The P . M . s of Lodge Minerva , " " The P . M . s of other Lodges , " " The W . M . s of neighbouring Lodges , " " Our own Officeis , " " Brethren who have been craftsmen twenty years or over , " " Brethren who have been craftsmen thirty years or over " ( five returned
Centenary: Minerva, No. 300.
greetings ) , " Brethren or brother who has been craftsman fifty years or over" ( one only , Bro . George Mellor ) . This happy and exceptional incident was seized upon by each guest , and fitting honours were spontaneously forthcoming . Then " With tho brethren connected with the Town Council , " " The married , " " The unmarried . "
A very neat epitome or short history of the principal incidents and brethren connected with the Lodge since its foundation 100 years ago had been prepared by a sub-committee of brethren , and , during dinner , every guest had one of these valuable and artistic souvenirs ,
in book form , presented to him . These will be highly treasured , and in after years their perusal will take the mind and memory back , recalling happy incidents and friendly faces , amongst which the celebration of the Minerva Centenary will find a special string of pleasant thoughts .
After the glee , " Hail the New Year , " composed by Bro . Irvine Dearnaley P . P . G . O ., had been rendered , the toast list was proceeded with . Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , the greatest of monarchs , noblest of
women , and best of mothers , was proposed by the W . M . ; as were also H . R . H . the Princess of Wales and the rest of the Eoyal Family ; and the first Masonic toast , H . E . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . Grand Master .
Bro . Potter proposed the Earl of Lathom , Pro Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers . They were the finest Masons , nature ' s true gentlemen , and of that noble order was their own dear esteemed Bro . Mellor P . S . G . D . of England .
Bro . Mellor , in acknowledgement , paid the highest praise to Lord Lathom—a thorough gentleman and his own particular friend . They met more in West than East Lancashire . Always ready to visit and to work he was a universal favourite with his own principal Officers , and could not be excelled in the universe .
Bro . W . T . Wild proposed the important toast Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , Provincial Grand Master for East Lancashire . He was known to them all so well ; they had seen him so recently at the Provincial meeting that the name was a welcome one always .
Bro . George Mellor D . P . G . M . for East Lancashire , and the lest of the Provincial Officers , present and past was neatly proposed by Bro . P . M . A . Shaw , and
feelingly acknowledged by Bro . Mellor , who wished the brethren a happy New Year . Long may you live , happy may you be , and with contentment be blessed . He then bade the company a cordial good night .
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Cheshire found an able proposer in Bro . S . Newton , the S . W ., and a reciprocal in Bro . Walter Kenworthy P . P . G . D . C . The visiting Brethren found a proposal forthcoming from the kind remarks and welcome offered by Bro . Joseph Leech .
Twenty years ago he had the pleasure of proposing the same toast at the Swan Inn , Ashton . He was pleased to see such visiting brethren present to pay homage to their W . M . and the Minerva Lodge on this , such an important epoch in its history . He had been a member
of the Fraternity some 35 years , and had been present at over thirty St . John ' s . He could not expect to be at many more , but he wished all their young Masons to study the principles of the Craft . Their time would be well spent in Masonry .
A very happy response was hailed from Bro . J . Eaton P . G . Treas . ( Cheshire ) . He acknowledged the beautiful book they had each received as a memento of the happy incident being commemorated that evening . In years to come he trusted there would be a Masonic
temple in the town , worthy and prospering , and that their children would be found pursuing paths of Masonry . Bro . Eli Andrew P . M . P . P . G . S . W . then proposed the Centenary of Lodge Minerva , coupled with the name of the W . M . It was a toast that had never been
previously proposed . There was no precedent . They were making one that night . The success of the Lodge ' s Centenary was very interesting , showing what our predecessors had done . The warmest thanks to them .
though they could not be present to see the fruits of their working as shown that night . He then took up the valuable historical record that had been placed in their hands , and improved upon some of the incidents and occurrences narrated . The stone laying at the
Parish Church older tower , Charities dispensed ,