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Provincial Grand Chapter Of East Lancashire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF EAST LANCASHIRE .
THE annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter of East Lancashire was held on Thursday , the 29 th ultimo , at the Baths Assembly Rooms , Bolton , on which occasion the Provincial Grand Superintendent , Companion Le Gendre N . Starkie , presided , and was supported by Comps . Beswicke-Royds Provincial Grand H ., Franklin Thomas Provincial Grand J ., G . P . Brockbank Provincial
Grand N ., J . Chadwick Prov . Grand E ., E . Ashworth P . P . G . N ., J . Newton P . P . G . N ., J . T . Peel Prov . P . S ., Blacka Prov . 1 st A . S ., J . Holmes Prov . Grand Treasurer , J . T . Hooper P . P . G . Treasurer , J . H . Sillitoe P . P . A . Soj ., Hargreaves P . P . A . Soj ., and many other Past Provincial Grand Officers ; M . E . Z . ' s Comps . Nicholl 317 , Greenhalgh 221 . Waterson 126 . M . Hardman 344 , Halliwell 42 , Taylor 286 ,
Godley 325 , Loftos 128 , Walker Z . elect 37 ; P . Z . ' s Comps . Dawson 317 , Jaffrey 152 , Rutter 221 , Richardson 221 , Morris 221 , Brown 37 , S . Horrocks 128 . Porritt 283 , Horrocks 348 , J . Harwood 348 , Higson 348 , Whittaker 350 ; also Comp . E . G . Harwood 221 Mayor of Bolton , and about 50 other Companions . The Provincial Grand Chapter having been opened in form , the minutes of the last P . G . Chapter were read and confirmed . The roll of Chapters was called over , and
four of the number , being unrepresented , were fined in accordance with the Bye-laws . The Provincial Grand Treasurer , Companion Holmes , of Ashton , presented the accounts of fche pasfc year , duly audited by Comps . Dawson and Jaffrey . The same being satisfactory , were passed , and a vote of thanks accorded to the Auditors , and the retiring Treasurer . Comp . J . H . Greenhalgh Z . 221 was unanimously elected Provincial Grand Treasurer for tbe ensuing year . The following Companions were then invested as Officers for the year 1883-4 : —
Comp . Capt . Beswicke-Royds ... ... P . G . H . J . H . Sillitoe P . Z . 645 P . G . J . John Chadwick P . Z . 152 P . G . E . Thomas Mason P . Z . 116 P . G . N . R . L . Mestayer P . Z . 204 ... ... P . G . Sojourner J . Walsh P . Z . 345 P . G . 1 st A . Soj . James Horrocks P . Z . 345 ... ... P . G . 2 nd A . Soj . J . H . Greenhalgh P . Z . 221 ... ... P . G . Treasurer J . M . Rutter P . Z . 221 ... ... P . G . Registrar John Bollard H . 116 ... ... ... P . G . Sword Bearer James Walker Z . 37 ... ... ¦ . P . G . St . Bearer Samuel Porritt P . Z . 283 ... ... P . G . D . C . J . Dearnally 300 ... ... ... P . G . Organist J . Barrett 221 ... ... ... "J S . Crowther 37 ... ... ... > P . G . Stewards John Harwood 348 ... ... .., ) Thomas Mitchell ... ... ... P . G . Janitor On the motion of Comp . G . P . Brockbank P . Prov . G . S . N ., the sum of £ 10 was voted to fche East Lancashire Systematic Masonio Ednca . tional and Benevolent Institution . Companions Richardson and
Alcock were elected Auditors of the Treasurer ' s accounts . The Provincial Grand Chapter having been closed in due form , the Companions adjourned to banquet , at the Swan Hotel , the meeting place of Concord Chapter , No . 37 , where the Provincial G . Superintendent presided , supported by several of the Provincial and Past Provincial Grand Officers who had been present at the Chapter . The customary
loyal toasts having been duly honoured , Companion Phillips proposed tbe Grand Officers of England , coupled with the name of Companion Royds Provincial G . H ., and one of the Grand Officers of the year , Companion Royds replied , expressing his determination to do his duty , both in the Province and Grand Chapter , without fear or favour . Companion Brockbank proposed the health of the Provincial
Grand Superintendent Colonel Starkie , referring to his position aa one of the leading landowners in the district , and the esteem he was held in by Masons throughout the whole of East Lancashire , especially noticing his fairness in distributing the honours of his Pro . vincial Grand Lodge and Chapter to brethren and Companions who had duly earned their promotion by assiduity to Lodge labours and
the practice of Masonio Charity . The Most Excellent Superintendent , in reply , thanked the proposer of the toast for the kindly way he had spoken of him , and eulogised the brethren of Bolton for the way in which they always catered for the material comforts of the brethren when called upon to provide accommodation for Ihe meetings of Provincial Grand
Lodge and Chapter ; he also referred in terms of great commendation to the admirable manner in which the members of the Anchor and Hope Locige , No . 37 , bad entertained fche members of the Grand Lodge who attended at the Sesqni-centennial celebration of the Lodge in October last . The toast of the Prov . Grand H . Comp . Royds , and the Prov . Grand J . was duly honoured , and replied to in a
characteristic speech by Comp . Sillitoe Prov . Grand J . A silent tribute of respect was paid to the memory of Comp . Thomas Entwisle P . Prov . Grand S . N ., who died in harness as Z . of Chapter of Concord , tho oldest Chapter in the North of England , and which has been in active working condition from fche year 1768 . The Prov . G . Superintendent proposed The Mayor of Bolton , speaking highly of
his personal character , and of the pleasure it afforded him to meet the Chief Magistrate of Bolton again at a Masonic meeting in a locality where Masonry was practically carried out in all its fulness . The Mayor ( Comp . E . G . Harwood ) briefly responded , ancl thanked the Prov . Grand Superintendent for his complimentary remarks , and stated that , although only a young Mason , it was his earnest wish to progress in the science , and expressed his great gratification at being
able to welcome so distinguished a Mason as Col . Starkie at a Provincial meeting in Bolton dnring his tenure of office . The Masonic Charities was proposed by Comp . Sillitoe , who expatiated on the merits of these Institutions , and made an earnest appeal for increased contributions to their funds . The Bolton Chapters was proposed by Comp . Ashworth Past Prov . S . N ., and responded to by Comps . Richardson P . Z , Chapter 221 , and J . Greenhalgh Prov . Grand
Provincial Grand Chapter Of East Lancashire.
Treasurer . The toasfc To all Poor and Distressed Arch Masons , pro posed by Comp . Brockbank , as the oldest Arch Mason present brought the proceedings of a highly successful meeting to a close .
We understand that E . Comp . Fred . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., Deputy P . G . M . for Essex , and Recorder of Colchester , has been appointed by H . R . H . the Grand Z . to the post of Grand' Superintendent of the Province of Essex ; and that Comp . Philbrick will be installed at Chelmsford , on Wed .
nesday , the 16 th May , by E . Comp . Lord Lathom G . H . of England .
Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
— : o : — EARL OF LATHOM LODGE , No . 1922 .
ON Monday last , the members of this young suburban Lodge , which has rapidly risen into popularity amongst the brethren in the South of London , assembled in force at the Greyhound Hotel , Streatham Common , the occasion being the ii stallation of Bro . R . J . Taylor as Worshipful Master , in succession to Bro . Anthony Run . acres . The weather outside London was delightfully fine and genial , and a numerous party of the members and visitors made the event an
opportunity of enjoying a day in the open country , which is just now assuming a Spring-like brightness . Soon after two o ' clock the meeting took place at the Greyhound , when the retiring Worshipful Master presided , supported by Bro . R . J . Taylor S . W . and W . M . elect , J . Tnrle Lee J . W ., G . W . Evans S . D ., Charles Evans I . G ., E . Witts P . M . Secretary , and Boyton ; Bros . Clarke , Jones , Dawe ,
Warne , Spencer , Sims , Cannon , Hill , Mason , O'Donnell , Hayhoe , Robins , Thomson , Hunts , Firkins , Vane , and Stow M . C . Visitors : Bros . Taylor W . M . 1558 , P . M . ' s Gallant 25 , Dairy 141 , Dickson 860 , Barker 1632 , Burleton 1681 , Hawkins 1693 , Barbara I . P . M . 144 , Stokoe J . D . 1963 , Albert 43 , Harnett 813 , Edgeley 1446 , Anderson 1672 . The minuses of the last Lodge meeting , and fche emergencies
of 30 fch October and 12 fch February having been read and confirmed , Bro . I . G . Albert , L . D . S ., of Sfc . Paul's Lodge , No . 43 , proposed by Bro . Chapman , and seconded by the Worshipful Master elect ; and Bro . W . Blount , of the Domatic Lodge , No . 177 , proposed by Bro . Evans , and seconded by the W . M ., were unanimously accepted as joining members . The report of the Audit Committee , which showed
the Lodge to be in a sound and healthy condition financially , was received and adopted , and a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the Committee for their services . Lodge was then advanced , and Bros . Francis John Dawe and Henry Thomas Warne were raised to the sublime degree by the Worshipful Master , assisted by bis Officers , who acquitted themselves in a highly creditable manner , and to the
satisfaction of all present . Lodge was resumed , and Bros . Henry Alexander Thomson , Charles N . Robins , and Edward Hayhoe were severally passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , the working in this degree being equally well performed . After some other business , Bro . Taylor was presented as the Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , and having assented to the ordinary interrogatories , a Board of
Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Taylor was solemnly installed into the chair , the ritual being impressively rendered by the outgoing Worshipful Master , who officiated as the Installing Officer . On the re-admission of the brethren , the newly-installed Worshipful Master was greeted with the customary honours , and received the hearty congratulations of the brethren , with whom he is deservedly popular . He invested his Officers , the collars being thus bestowed : —
Bros . Anthony Runacres I . P . M . and Treasurer , J . W . T . Chapman S . W , G . W . Evans J . W ., Edward Witts P . M . Secretary , J . Tnrle Lee S . D ., Charles Evans J . D ., J . S . Clarke I . G ., Connell Wine Steward , and O'Donnell Assistant Wine Steward . The Worshipful Master , in the name of the brethren of the Lodge , presented to Brother Runacres a magnificent Past Master ' s jewel , having a diamond centre , and the Earl of Lathom ' s crest and the name of the Lodge embossed on the border . On the reverse side was the following
inscription : — Presented to BROTHER ANTHONY RUNACRES , by the brethren of THE EARI OF LATHOM LODGE , NO . 1922 , As a mark of esteem and regard , and in recognition of the zeal and
ability with which he discharged his duties as WORSHIPFUL MASTER , during the year 1882-3 . 9 th April 1883 . After affixing it to Bro . Runacres ' s breast , the Worshipful Master alluded to the zealous and admirable manner in which he had performed fche task entrusted fco him as ruler of the Lodge , and said their
excellent Immediate Pasfc Master had had wisdom to discern , and ability to execute all that could conduce to the well-being and prosperity of the Earl of Lathom Lodge . In private he was admired and esteemed by all with whom he came into contact , whilst in his capacity as a Mason and a Master of this Lodge he had gained for himself universal affection . This jewel was but a slight tribute of their
appreciation of services well and worthily rendered to fche Lodge , and he expressed the hope that Bro . Runacres might live for many years to continue those services , and to live in the esteem and good op inion of the brethren , which he now so deservedly enjoyed . Bro . Runacres conld scarcelv find words adequately to express his deep sense of tho
honours which had been conferred upon him , and of the kindly sentiments which had fallen from the lips of the Worshipful Master . Ho could only say he should endeavour to deserve all thafc had been so generously said of him , by straining every nerve to advance the best interests of fche Earl of Lathom Lodge . He felfc a deep interest in
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Provincial Grand Chapter Of East Lancashire.
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF EAST LANCASHIRE .
THE annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter of East Lancashire was held on Thursday , the 29 th ultimo , at the Baths Assembly Rooms , Bolton , on which occasion the Provincial Grand Superintendent , Companion Le Gendre N . Starkie , presided , and was supported by Comps . Beswicke-Royds Provincial Grand H ., Franklin Thomas Provincial Grand J ., G . P . Brockbank Provincial
Grand N ., J . Chadwick Prov . Grand E ., E . Ashworth P . P . G . N ., J . Newton P . P . G . N ., J . T . Peel Prov . P . S ., Blacka Prov . 1 st A . S ., J . Holmes Prov . Grand Treasurer , J . T . Hooper P . P . G . Treasurer , J . H . Sillitoe P . P . A . Soj ., Hargreaves P . P . A . Soj ., and many other Past Provincial Grand Officers ; M . E . Z . ' s Comps . Nicholl 317 , Greenhalgh 221 . Waterson 126 . M . Hardman 344 , Halliwell 42 , Taylor 286 ,
Godley 325 , Loftos 128 , Walker Z . elect 37 ; P . Z . ' s Comps . Dawson 317 , Jaffrey 152 , Rutter 221 , Richardson 221 , Morris 221 , Brown 37 , S . Horrocks 128 . Porritt 283 , Horrocks 348 , J . Harwood 348 , Higson 348 , Whittaker 350 ; also Comp . E . G . Harwood 221 Mayor of Bolton , and about 50 other Companions . The Provincial Grand Chapter having been opened in form , the minutes of the last P . G . Chapter were read and confirmed . The roll of Chapters was called over , and
four of the number , being unrepresented , were fined in accordance with the Bye-laws . The Provincial Grand Treasurer , Companion Holmes , of Ashton , presented the accounts of fche pasfc year , duly audited by Comps . Dawson and Jaffrey . The same being satisfactory , were passed , and a vote of thanks accorded to the Auditors , and the retiring Treasurer . Comp . J . H . Greenhalgh Z . 221 was unanimously elected Provincial Grand Treasurer for tbe ensuing year . The following Companions were then invested as Officers for the year 1883-4 : —
Comp . Capt . Beswicke-Royds ... ... P . G . H . J . H . Sillitoe P . Z . 645 P . G . J . John Chadwick P . Z . 152 P . G . E . Thomas Mason P . Z . 116 P . G . N . R . L . Mestayer P . Z . 204 ... ... P . G . Sojourner J . Walsh P . Z . 345 P . G . 1 st A . Soj . James Horrocks P . Z . 345 ... ... P . G . 2 nd A . Soj . J . H . Greenhalgh P . Z . 221 ... ... P . G . Treasurer J . M . Rutter P . Z . 221 ... ... P . G . Registrar John Bollard H . 116 ... ... ... P . G . Sword Bearer James Walker Z . 37 ... ... ¦ . P . G . St . Bearer Samuel Porritt P . Z . 283 ... ... P . G . D . C . J . Dearnally 300 ... ... ... P . G . Organist J . Barrett 221 ... ... ... "J S . Crowther 37 ... ... ... > P . G . Stewards John Harwood 348 ... ... .., ) Thomas Mitchell ... ... ... P . G . Janitor On the motion of Comp . G . P . Brockbank P . Prov . G . S . N ., the sum of £ 10 was voted to fche East Lancashire Systematic Masonio Ednca . tional and Benevolent Institution . Companions Richardson and
Alcock were elected Auditors of the Treasurer ' s accounts . The Provincial Grand Chapter having been closed in due form , the Companions adjourned to banquet , at the Swan Hotel , the meeting place of Concord Chapter , No . 37 , where the Provincial G . Superintendent presided , supported by several of the Provincial and Past Provincial Grand Officers who had been present at the Chapter . The customary
loyal toasts having been duly honoured , Companion Phillips proposed tbe Grand Officers of England , coupled with the name of Companion Royds Provincial G . H ., and one of the Grand Officers of the year , Companion Royds replied , expressing his determination to do his duty , both in the Province and Grand Chapter , without fear or favour . Companion Brockbank proposed the health of the Provincial
Grand Superintendent Colonel Starkie , referring to his position aa one of the leading landowners in the district , and the esteem he was held in by Masons throughout the whole of East Lancashire , especially noticing his fairness in distributing the honours of his Pro . vincial Grand Lodge and Chapter to brethren and Companions who had duly earned their promotion by assiduity to Lodge labours and
the practice of Masonio Charity . The Most Excellent Superintendent , in reply , thanked the proposer of the toast for the kindly way he had spoken of him , and eulogised the brethren of Bolton for the way in which they always catered for the material comforts of the brethren when called upon to provide accommodation for Ihe meetings of Provincial Grand
Lodge and Chapter ; he also referred in terms of great commendation to the admirable manner in which the members of the Anchor and Hope Locige , No . 37 , bad entertained fche members of the Grand Lodge who attended at the Sesqni-centennial celebration of the Lodge in October last . The toast of the Prov . Grand H . Comp . Royds , and the Prov . Grand J . was duly honoured , and replied to in a
characteristic speech by Comp . Sillitoe Prov . Grand J . A silent tribute of respect was paid to the memory of Comp . Thomas Entwisle P . Prov . Grand S . N ., who died in harness as Z . of Chapter of Concord , tho oldest Chapter in the North of England , and which has been in active working condition from fche year 1768 . The Prov . G . Superintendent proposed The Mayor of Bolton , speaking highly of
his personal character , and of the pleasure it afforded him to meet the Chief Magistrate of Bolton again at a Masonic meeting in a locality where Masonry was practically carried out in all its fulness . The Mayor ( Comp . E . G . Harwood ) briefly responded , ancl thanked the Prov . Grand Superintendent for his complimentary remarks , and stated that , although only a young Mason , it was his earnest wish to progress in the science , and expressed his great gratification at being
able to welcome so distinguished a Mason as Col . Starkie at a Provincial meeting in Bolton dnring his tenure of office . The Masonic Charities was proposed by Comp . Sillitoe , who expatiated on the merits of these Institutions , and made an earnest appeal for increased contributions to their funds . The Bolton Chapters was proposed by Comp . Ashworth Past Prov . S . N ., and responded to by Comps . Richardson P . Z , Chapter 221 , and J . Greenhalgh Prov . Grand
Provincial Grand Chapter Of East Lancashire.
Treasurer . The toasfc To all Poor and Distressed Arch Masons , pro posed by Comp . Brockbank , as the oldest Arch Mason present brought the proceedings of a highly successful meeting to a close .
We understand that E . Comp . Fred . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., Deputy P . G . M . for Essex , and Recorder of Colchester , has been appointed by H . R . H . the Grand Z . to the post of Grand' Superintendent of the Province of Essex ; and that Comp . Philbrick will be installed at Chelmsford , on Wed .
nesday , the 16 th May , by E . Comp . Lord Lathom G . H . of England .
Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
— : o : — EARL OF LATHOM LODGE , No . 1922 .
ON Monday last , the members of this young suburban Lodge , which has rapidly risen into popularity amongst the brethren in the South of London , assembled in force at the Greyhound Hotel , Streatham Common , the occasion being the ii stallation of Bro . R . J . Taylor as Worshipful Master , in succession to Bro . Anthony Run . acres . The weather outside London was delightfully fine and genial , and a numerous party of the members and visitors made the event an
opportunity of enjoying a day in the open country , which is just now assuming a Spring-like brightness . Soon after two o ' clock the meeting took place at the Greyhound , when the retiring Worshipful Master presided , supported by Bro . R . J . Taylor S . W . and W . M . elect , J . Tnrle Lee J . W ., G . W . Evans S . D ., Charles Evans I . G ., E . Witts P . M . Secretary , and Boyton ; Bros . Clarke , Jones , Dawe ,
Warne , Spencer , Sims , Cannon , Hill , Mason , O'Donnell , Hayhoe , Robins , Thomson , Hunts , Firkins , Vane , and Stow M . C . Visitors : Bros . Taylor W . M . 1558 , P . M . ' s Gallant 25 , Dairy 141 , Dickson 860 , Barker 1632 , Burleton 1681 , Hawkins 1693 , Barbara I . P . M . 144 , Stokoe J . D . 1963 , Albert 43 , Harnett 813 , Edgeley 1446 , Anderson 1672 . The minuses of the last Lodge meeting , and fche emergencies
of 30 fch October and 12 fch February having been read and confirmed , Bro . I . G . Albert , L . D . S ., of Sfc . Paul's Lodge , No . 43 , proposed by Bro . Chapman , and seconded by the Worshipful Master elect ; and Bro . W . Blount , of the Domatic Lodge , No . 177 , proposed by Bro . Evans , and seconded by the W . M ., were unanimously accepted as joining members . The report of the Audit Committee , which showed
the Lodge to be in a sound and healthy condition financially , was received and adopted , and a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the Committee for their services . Lodge was then advanced , and Bros . Francis John Dawe and Henry Thomas Warne were raised to the sublime degree by the Worshipful Master , assisted by bis Officers , who acquitted themselves in a highly creditable manner , and to the
satisfaction of all present . Lodge was resumed , and Bros . Henry Alexander Thomson , Charles N . Robins , and Edward Hayhoe were severally passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , the working in this degree being equally well performed . After some other business , Bro . Taylor was presented as the Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , and having assented to the ordinary interrogatories , a Board of
Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Taylor was solemnly installed into the chair , the ritual being impressively rendered by the outgoing Worshipful Master , who officiated as the Installing Officer . On the re-admission of the brethren , the newly-installed Worshipful Master was greeted with the customary honours , and received the hearty congratulations of the brethren , with whom he is deservedly popular . He invested his Officers , the collars being thus bestowed : —
Bros . Anthony Runacres I . P . M . and Treasurer , J . W . T . Chapman S . W , G . W . Evans J . W ., Edward Witts P . M . Secretary , J . Tnrle Lee S . D ., Charles Evans J . D ., J . S . Clarke I . G ., Connell Wine Steward , and O'Donnell Assistant Wine Steward . The Worshipful Master , in the name of the brethren of the Lodge , presented to Brother Runacres a magnificent Past Master ' s jewel , having a diamond centre , and the Earl of Lathom ' s crest and the name of the Lodge embossed on the border . On the reverse side was the following
inscription : — Presented to BROTHER ANTHONY RUNACRES , by the brethren of THE EARI OF LATHOM LODGE , NO . 1922 , As a mark of esteem and regard , and in recognition of the zeal and
ability with which he discharged his duties as WORSHIPFUL MASTER , during the year 1882-3 . 9 th April 1883 . After affixing it to Bro . Runacres ' s breast , the Worshipful Master alluded to the zealous and admirable manner in which he had performed fche task entrusted fco him as ruler of the Lodge , and said their
excellent Immediate Pasfc Master had had wisdom to discern , and ability to execute all that could conduce to the well-being and prosperity of the Earl of Lathom Lodge . In private he was admired and esteemed by all with whom he came into contact , whilst in his capacity as a Mason and a Master of this Lodge he had gained for himself universal affection . This jewel was but a slight tribute of their
appreciation of services well and worthily rendered to fche Lodge , and he expressed the hope that Bro . Runacres might live for many years to continue those services , and to live in the esteem and good op inion of the brethren , which he now so deservedly enjoyed . Bro . Runacres conld scarcelv find words adequately to express his deep sense of tho
honours which had been conferred upon him , and of the kindly sentiments which had fallen from the lips of the Worshipful Master . Ho could only say he should endeavour to deserve all thafc had been so generously said of him , by straining every nerve to advance the best interests of fche Earl of Lathom Lodge . He felfc a deep interest in