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the Selwyn Lodge of Instruction . The toast being duly honoured it was responded to by Bros . J . W . Wimble P . M ., Channon P . M ., F . E . Pow P . M ., J . S . Pointon P . M . and Boulton . The Mother Lodge was proposed by the Preceptor , Bros . J . S . Pointon P . M ., Dr . R . AVeddall Thomas- P . M ., A . H . Fraser P . M ., John Lightfoot P . M ., and F . E . Pow P . M . responding . Bro . Ramsden replied to the toast of the Visitors .
The toast of -Kindred Lodges of Instruction was proposed by the Preceptor , who made special reference to the great assistance that had been rendered by neighbouring Lodges of Instruction in the case of a Brother for whom they were endeavouring to get the benefit of one of the Masonic Charities . He referred very kindly to Bro . C .
W . Mayo P . M . 1686 Secretary iS 4 i , & c , Preceptor of the Vitruvian Lodge of Instruction , as well as to the Secretary Bro . Reynolds , both of whom had given valuable assistance . The toast was responded to by Bros . William H . Bale P . M ., Henry Cornfield W . M ., Reynolds , and W . T . Greenland .
Interspersed with the toasts an excellent programme of music was given under the direction of Bro . Blewett Faull . Bro . H . J . White sang a song " In the pale moonlight . " Bro . Debonnaire sang beautifully " The island of dreams , " and afterwards as an encore " O promise me . " Miss Eugenie Faull sang very artistically Arditi ' s "II
bacio . Two clanonette solos were given by Bro . M . Tuck . Bro . Greenaway related some reminiscences of a humorous character . Bro . Frank Jennings P . M . sang the " Chiar-a-bang , " and Bro . W . M . Cooper " The Noah ' s ark , " and other Brethren contributed to the entertainment during the evening .
• Among those who were present were : Bros . J . Ellinger P . M . and Secretary 2222 , A . H . Fraser P . M . 1901 , Channon P . M . igoi , Francess P . M ., William PI . Bale P . M . and Treasurer 87 , Spaul ] P . M ., Wint P . M .. J . H . Cooper W . M . 147 = ; , F . E . Pow P . M . 1901 , Frank Tennings P . M . 72 , Henry Cornfield AA ^ . M . 1320 P . M . 1922 , H . C . turner P . M . 1662 , Dr . R . AVeddall Thomas I . P . M ., J . W . AVimble P . M . J . receptor , and Jos . S . Pointon P . M . 1861 Secretary ,
Boulton Assistant Secretary , Blewett Faull Organist- also Bros . Woodgate , E . Pow , Courtwright , Tuck , Hart , Wyburg , Gurney , Wood , W . T . Greenland Secretary 1861 , Merrill , Hayward . Thomas Tufts , A . S . Jennings , Frank Rayden , Ramsden , Reynolds , Fitch , Debonnaire , Stevens , Day , Underdown , Holmes , Potter , AV . J . White , H .. P . AAHiite , Maybaum , Bates , Moseley , Cutts , Abbis , Butcher , Wearey , Philip , and Dealey .
Skolmersdale Lodge , No . 1658 . THE regular weekly meeting was held on Thursday , at the magnificent Masonic Rooms of Bro . John Shaw , the Duke of Clarence , Vauxhall Street , Kennington , S . E ., those present including Bros . J . C . Davies W . M ., T- Shaw S . W ., W . R . Hummerston J . W ., C . Plant P . M . Preceptor , B . Cohen Sec , J . R . Papworth S . D ., J . AA ^ ynman J . D ., F . Bridge I . G ., and others .
The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . John Down acting as candidate . The ceremony was rendered without the slightest hitch , Bro . B . Cohen giving the ancient charge . By desire of the W . M . Bro . Plant , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the second section of the lecture .
Bro . John Down , who was initiated at the Mother Lodge at the last meeting , was introduced and accepted as a member , which compliment was acknowledged . Bro . John Shaw was unanimously elected W . M . for Thursday next , and his perfect working being well known , we expect to see another good meeting . AA e hope the good example shown by Bro . J . Down will be followed by other young members of the Craft .
Lodge of Sympathy , No . 483 . THE Brethren of this Lodge assembled on AVednesday , at the Royal Clarendon Hotel , Gravesend , for one of the regular meetings . The agenda , paper showed work in the three degrees , and a
PROVINCIAL .
pleasurable evening was anticipated . The Lodge was opened by Bro . R . J . Beamish in the absence of Bro . W . Spencer Bowen W . M ., and he was supported by Bros . A . J . Walklin as I . P . M ., H . For- - - ; P . M . acting S . W ., J . A . Gillett J . W ., A . E . Lockhart Secretary , T . A . Axcell S . D ., Percy Bowen J . D ., T . A . Mummery I . G ., J . Hewis . m D . C , G . A . Grant A . D . C , Robert Matthews OrganistJoseph Davis
. The Lodge having been regularly opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Treasurer ' s report was presented , which showed the flourishing financial condition of the Lodge .
, and several others W . M . 77 , F . Pettingale , David Mulley , E . J . Allen , H . E . Turner , J . A . Merchant , A . Tulk , T . Kemp , W . F . Buckland , R . L . Morris , C . W . Whiddett , T . C . Davis , S . Blandford , L . Drake , R . W . Letten
Bros . W . C . Puddy and W . Holland answered the usual questions leading to the second degree and were subsequently passed to the rank of Fellow Craft . Bros . G . A . Pattison ,- R . Manning , AV . G . Beard , and A . G . Pattison proved their proficiency as Craftsmen .
The work thus far was conducted by Bro . Beamish in his customary excellent manner . Bro . Spencer Bowen , who had been detained by business , now assumed the chair , and opened the Lodge in the third degree . Bros . G . Pattison , Manning , Beard , and A . Pattison
were admitted , and were raised to the sublime degree , and invested as Master Masons . The ceremony was admirably rendered by Bro Spencer Bowen , who gave the whole of the traditional history and the explanation of the working tools . The candidate for initiation did not attend . The AA . M . made an appeal to the . Brethren for support at the
Meetings Next Week.
approaching Festival of the Girls School , in order to achieve a record in the matter of subscriptions upon the occasion of the Provincial Grand Master Earl Amherst Pro Grand Master kindly presiding . Two candidates were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and there being no further business the closing hymn was sung , and the Brethren adjourned to dinner .
Lodge of Faith , No . 581 . THE regular meeting was held at the Bradford Hotel , Mill Street , Manchester , on Wednesday , 20 th ult ., Bro . Samuel Andrew Worshipful Master , there being an attendance of about forty members and visitors .
After the reading and confirmation of minutes , Messrs . Charles Johnson , Droylsden , and Harry Dootson , Fairfield , were successfully balloted for and initiatled into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry . These ceremonies were followed by the raising of Bros . James Littlewood and Geo . Richard Drewery to the sublime degree of M . M .
Manv important matters were afterwards discussed and voted upon , amono-st others being a proposition by Bro . William Jones P . M . Charity Representative , " that twenty guineas be granted to the East Lancashire Starkie Memorial Fund , " which amount was generously accorded by the Brethren . The usual festive board followed .
Concord Lodge , No . 1534 . AT the conclusion of the ordinary business of the above Lodge , held in the Local Board Offices , Prestwich , on Thursday , 21 st ult ., the Brethren betook themselves to the Liberal Club adjoining , where friends of both sexes awaited them . Here , under the presidency of Bro . Geo . H . Nield AVorshipful Master a very harmonious evening
was spent , the contributaries being Bros . Alfred Boyd Organist 1030 , and Edward Roberts P . M . P . G . Tlr ., with humorous sketches ; John AVardle P . M . and Southan , who furnished recitations ; Walter Hallard , Wade , Bruce , Madame Archer , and Miss Bruschemeit , whose songs were much appreciated ; a pleasant variant being the piano and violin solo by Miss Kershaw and Bro . Sedgwick .
Loyal and Masonic toasts were introduced , that of the Ladies being proposed by Bro . John W . Thompson P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., and responded to by Bro . John AA ' ardle P . M . The attendance was between fifty and sixty .
Ranelagh Chapter , No . 834 . A WELL attended meeting of this old established Chapter took place at the Criterion Restaurant , on Thursday , 28 th ult . The M . E . Z . Comp . Arthur Williams was supported by Comps .
ROYAL ARCH .
J . Worth as H ., W . Hillier P . Z . as J ., H . P . Gilbert P . Z . Treas ., W . J . Coplestone P . Z . Scribe E ., F . Craggs Scibe N ., J . Franklin P . Soj . Among the A isitors were Comps . C . G . Hatt P . Z ., John H . Cumming and J . Langdon . Comps . Maurice Speigel P . Z . and Purdue P . Z . were also present .
We were pleased to notice that the Brethren who had been accepted as exaltees were present in excellent time . They were Bros . H . G . Cox . F . Stovold , J . G . Stovold , J . E . Humphreys , all members of the Earls Court Lodge , No . 2765 , and H . 'J . West , of the Woodgrange Lodge , No . 2409 . These Brethren were all proposed by Comp . AA ^ orth and seconded by the M . E . Z .
After the usual formalities the Brethren were admitted , and the ceremony of exaltation was proceeded with . AVe may remark that through our lengthened experience it has never been our lot to hear the ritual better rendered than it was by Comp . Arthur Williams . His Officers were equally well acouainted with their duties . The Companions afterwards dined together , and after the Loyal toasts had been honoured , Comp . Purdue proposed the health of the M . E . Z .
Comp . AVilliams , in reply , stated how pleased he was to see the flourishing condition the Chapter had risen to , both numerically and financially , and assured those present that he would do everything in his power to hand it over in a like state to his successor . He gave the toast of the exaltees , stating the gratification he
felt at having to exalt five Brethren , all proposed by Comp . Worth , who had done so much for the benefit of the Ranelagh Chapter . He advised those whom he had exalted that evening to attend as often as possible , and make themselves well acquainted with the beautiful teachings of the Roval Arch degree . All the exaltees responded .
The Officers' toast was received with enthusiasm , and the replies called forth great applause .
There are Concerts—and Concerts . We have been present at entertainments which most certainly did not deserve their name , and others which afforded most pV .-surable enjoyment ; and no doubt many of our friends have had similar experiences . We never remember seeing a more varied and entertaining programme than that arranged by Bro . Thos . Powell for his annual concert ? iven at the
Cannon Street Hotel , on Monday , 25 th ult ., when no less than fifty artistes were included in the list , and a very large proportion of them ¦ attended and deliehted the audience . The Great Hall of the Hotel was full , and the Concert proceeded without a hitch from 7 to 11 p . m . Mr . Alfred Moore was an excellent Chairman , and in a short speech
made some very complimentary references to the beneficiare , who suitably replied . Everyone seemed thoroughly pleased , and encores were numerous . The artistes included some of the best known performers of the day . and they indeed worked hard to secure the success of the entertainment . Bro . Powell should be addressed at 86 Waller Road , New Cross , in reference to engagements .
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Meetings Next Week.
the Selwyn Lodge of Instruction . The toast being duly honoured it was responded to by Bros . J . W . Wimble P . M ., Channon P . M ., F . E . Pow P . M ., J . S . Pointon P . M . and Boulton . The Mother Lodge was proposed by the Preceptor , Bros . J . S . Pointon P . M ., Dr . R . AVeddall Thomas- P . M ., A . H . Fraser P . M ., John Lightfoot P . M ., and F . E . Pow P . M . responding . Bro . Ramsden replied to the toast of the Visitors .
The toast of -Kindred Lodges of Instruction was proposed by the Preceptor , who made special reference to the great assistance that had been rendered by neighbouring Lodges of Instruction in the case of a Brother for whom they were endeavouring to get the benefit of one of the Masonic Charities . He referred very kindly to Bro . C .
W . Mayo P . M . 1686 Secretary iS 4 i , & c , Preceptor of the Vitruvian Lodge of Instruction , as well as to the Secretary Bro . Reynolds , both of whom had given valuable assistance . The toast was responded to by Bros . William H . Bale P . M ., Henry Cornfield W . M ., Reynolds , and W . T . Greenland .
Interspersed with the toasts an excellent programme of music was given under the direction of Bro . Blewett Faull . Bro . H . J . White sang a song " In the pale moonlight . " Bro . Debonnaire sang beautifully " The island of dreams , " and afterwards as an encore " O promise me . " Miss Eugenie Faull sang very artistically Arditi ' s "II
bacio . Two clanonette solos were given by Bro . M . Tuck . Bro . Greenaway related some reminiscences of a humorous character . Bro . Frank Jennings P . M . sang the " Chiar-a-bang , " and Bro . W . M . Cooper " The Noah ' s ark , " and other Brethren contributed to the entertainment during the evening .
• Among those who were present were : Bros . J . Ellinger P . M . and Secretary 2222 , A . H . Fraser P . M . 1901 , Channon P . M . igoi , Francess P . M ., William PI . Bale P . M . and Treasurer 87 , Spaul ] P . M ., Wint P . M .. J . H . Cooper W . M . 147 = ; , F . E . Pow P . M . 1901 , Frank Tennings P . M . 72 , Henry Cornfield AA ^ . M . 1320 P . M . 1922 , H . C . turner P . M . 1662 , Dr . R . AVeddall Thomas I . P . M ., J . W . AVimble P . M . J . receptor , and Jos . S . Pointon P . M . 1861 Secretary ,
Boulton Assistant Secretary , Blewett Faull Organist- also Bros . Woodgate , E . Pow , Courtwright , Tuck , Hart , Wyburg , Gurney , Wood , W . T . Greenland Secretary 1861 , Merrill , Hayward . Thomas Tufts , A . S . Jennings , Frank Rayden , Ramsden , Reynolds , Fitch , Debonnaire , Stevens , Day , Underdown , Holmes , Potter , AV . J . White , H .. P . AAHiite , Maybaum , Bates , Moseley , Cutts , Abbis , Butcher , Wearey , Philip , and Dealey .
Skolmersdale Lodge , No . 1658 . THE regular weekly meeting was held on Thursday , at the magnificent Masonic Rooms of Bro . John Shaw , the Duke of Clarence , Vauxhall Street , Kennington , S . E ., those present including Bros . J . C . Davies W . M ., T- Shaw S . W ., W . R . Hummerston J . W ., C . Plant P . M . Preceptor , B . Cohen Sec , J . R . Papworth S . D ., J . AA ^ ynman J . D ., F . Bridge I . G ., and others .
The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . John Down acting as candidate . The ceremony was rendered without the slightest hitch , Bro . B . Cohen giving the ancient charge . By desire of the W . M . Bro . Plant , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the second section of the lecture .
Bro . John Down , who was initiated at the Mother Lodge at the last meeting , was introduced and accepted as a member , which compliment was acknowledged . Bro . John Shaw was unanimously elected W . M . for Thursday next , and his perfect working being well known , we expect to see another good meeting . AA e hope the good example shown by Bro . J . Down will be followed by other young members of the Craft .
Lodge of Sympathy , No . 483 . THE Brethren of this Lodge assembled on AVednesday , at the Royal Clarendon Hotel , Gravesend , for one of the regular meetings . The agenda , paper showed work in the three degrees , and a
PROVINCIAL .
pleasurable evening was anticipated . The Lodge was opened by Bro . R . J . Beamish in the absence of Bro . W . Spencer Bowen W . M ., and he was supported by Bros . A . J . Walklin as I . P . M ., H . For- - - ; P . M . acting S . W ., J . A . Gillett J . W ., A . E . Lockhart Secretary , T . A . Axcell S . D ., Percy Bowen J . D ., T . A . Mummery I . G ., J . Hewis . m D . C , G . A . Grant A . D . C , Robert Matthews OrganistJoseph Davis
. The Lodge having been regularly opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Treasurer ' s report was presented , which showed the flourishing financial condition of the Lodge .
, and several others W . M . 77 , F . Pettingale , David Mulley , E . J . Allen , H . E . Turner , J . A . Merchant , A . Tulk , T . Kemp , W . F . Buckland , R . L . Morris , C . W . Whiddett , T . C . Davis , S . Blandford , L . Drake , R . W . Letten
Bros . W . C . Puddy and W . Holland answered the usual questions leading to the second degree and were subsequently passed to the rank of Fellow Craft . Bros . G . A . Pattison ,- R . Manning , AV . G . Beard , and A . G . Pattison proved their proficiency as Craftsmen .
The work thus far was conducted by Bro . Beamish in his customary excellent manner . Bro . Spencer Bowen , who had been detained by business , now assumed the chair , and opened the Lodge in the third degree . Bros . G . Pattison , Manning , Beard , and A . Pattison
were admitted , and were raised to the sublime degree , and invested as Master Masons . The ceremony was admirably rendered by Bro Spencer Bowen , who gave the whole of the traditional history and the explanation of the working tools . The candidate for initiation did not attend . The AA . M . made an appeal to the . Brethren for support at the
Meetings Next Week.
approaching Festival of the Girls School , in order to achieve a record in the matter of subscriptions upon the occasion of the Provincial Grand Master Earl Amherst Pro Grand Master kindly presiding . Two candidates were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and there being no further business the closing hymn was sung , and the Brethren adjourned to dinner .
Lodge of Faith , No . 581 . THE regular meeting was held at the Bradford Hotel , Mill Street , Manchester , on Wednesday , 20 th ult ., Bro . Samuel Andrew Worshipful Master , there being an attendance of about forty members and visitors .
After the reading and confirmation of minutes , Messrs . Charles Johnson , Droylsden , and Harry Dootson , Fairfield , were successfully balloted for and initiatled into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry . These ceremonies were followed by the raising of Bros . James Littlewood and Geo . Richard Drewery to the sublime degree of M . M .
Manv important matters were afterwards discussed and voted upon , amono-st others being a proposition by Bro . William Jones P . M . Charity Representative , " that twenty guineas be granted to the East Lancashire Starkie Memorial Fund , " which amount was generously accorded by the Brethren . The usual festive board followed .
Concord Lodge , No . 1534 . AT the conclusion of the ordinary business of the above Lodge , held in the Local Board Offices , Prestwich , on Thursday , 21 st ult ., the Brethren betook themselves to the Liberal Club adjoining , where friends of both sexes awaited them . Here , under the presidency of Bro . Geo . H . Nield AVorshipful Master a very harmonious evening
was spent , the contributaries being Bros . Alfred Boyd Organist 1030 , and Edward Roberts P . M . P . G . Tlr ., with humorous sketches ; John AVardle P . M . and Southan , who furnished recitations ; Walter Hallard , Wade , Bruce , Madame Archer , and Miss Bruschemeit , whose songs were much appreciated ; a pleasant variant being the piano and violin solo by Miss Kershaw and Bro . Sedgwick .
Loyal and Masonic toasts were introduced , that of the Ladies being proposed by Bro . John W . Thompson P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., and responded to by Bro . John AA ' ardle P . M . The attendance was between fifty and sixty .
Ranelagh Chapter , No . 834 . A WELL attended meeting of this old established Chapter took place at the Criterion Restaurant , on Thursday , 28 th ult . The M . E . Z . Comp . Arthur Williams was supported by Comps .
ROYAL ARCH .
J . Worth as H ., W . Hillier P . Z . as J ., H . P . Gilbert P . Z . Treas ., W . J . Coplestone P . Z . Scribe E ., F . Craggs Scibe N ., J . Franklin P . Soj . Among the A isitors were Comps . C . G . Hatt P . Z ., John H . Cumming and J . Langdon . Comps . Maurice Speigel P . Z . and Purdue P . Z . were also present .
We were pleased to notice that the Brethren who had been accepted as exaltees were present in excellent time . They were Bros . H . G . Cox . F . Stovold , J . G . Stovold , J . E . Humphreys , all members of the Earls Court Lodge , No . 2765 , and H . 'J . West , of the Woodgrange Lodge , No . 2409 . These Brethren were all proposed by Comp . AA ^ orth and seconded by the M . E . Z .
After the usual formalities the Brethren were admitted , and the ceremony of exaltation was proceeded with . AVe may remark that through our lengthened experience it has never been our lot to hear the ritual better rendered than it was by Comp . Arthur Williams . His Officers were equally well acouainted with their duties . The Companions afterwards dined together , and after the Loyal toasts had been honoured , Comp . Purdue proposed the health of the M . E . Z .
Comp . AVilliams , in reply , stated how pleased he was to see the flourishing condition the Chapter had risen to , both numerically and financially , and assured those present that he would do everything in his power to hand it over in a like state to his successor . He gave the toast of the exaltees , stating the gratification he
felt at having to exalt five Brethren , all proposed by Comp . Worth , who had done so much for the benefit of the Ranelagh Chapter . He advised those whom he had exalted that evening to attend as often as possible , and make themselves well acquainted with the beautiful teachings of the Roval Arch degree . All the exaltees responded .
The Officers' toast was received with enthusiasm , and the replies called forth great applause .
There are Concerts—and Concerts . We have been present at entertainments which most certainly did not deserve their name , and others which afforded most pV .-surable enjoyment ; and no doubt many of our friends have had similar experiences . We never remember seeing a more varied and entertaining programme than that arranged by Bro . Thos . Powell for his annual concert ? iven at the
Cannon Street Hotel , on Monday , 25 th ult ., when no less than fifty artistes were included in the list , and a very large proportion of them ¦ attended and deliehted the audience . The Great Hall of the Hotel was full , and the Concert proceeded without a hitch from 7 to 11 p . m . Mr . Alfred Moore was an excellent Chairman , and in a short speech
made some very complimentary references to the beneficiare , who suitably replied . Everyone seemed thoroughly pleased , and encores were numerous . The artistes included some of the best known performers of the day . and they indeed worked hard to secure the success of the entertainment . Bro . Powell should be addressed at 86 Waller Road , New Cross , in reference to engagements .