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Hawkins Organist , Brown I . G ., P . M . ' s Brookes and Burtles , and other members ; Visitors-Abbott P . M . 1030 1459 P . P . G . D . C , Kay P . M . ( Nap htali ) , Hilton W . M . 323 , Mayall 1868 , and Coates . The Lodge was opened in dne form and the minntes of the previous meeting were road and confirmed . Mr . Felton was ballotted for and nnanimously elected to become a member of the Lodge . He was afterwards
initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . The ceremony of lustalla . tion was then proceeded with , the installing Master being Bro . Pater Lawton P . M . D . C . ( Brothor of the VV . M .-olect ) . Alter tho usual preliminaries , Bro . Tom Lawton was presented to tho installing Master aud with all due rite and ceremony inducted into tho chair of K . S ., proclaimed and saluted in the customary manner . Bro . Entaddressed tho brethren Officers
wistle P . M . invested and following for tho year , viz .: Bros . Smethurst S . W ., Rev . J . 0 . Jelly J . W ., Heywood P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Treasurer , Nield Secretary , Hall S . D ., Brown J . D ., Peter Lawton P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Hawkins Organist , Hartley I G . ' J . Mellalien , Inglesant , J . R . Mellalien , and Walker Stewards . Bro ' Heywood P . M . P . P . G . S . D . addressed the W . M ., Abbott P . M .
P . P . G . D . C . the Wardens , and Burtles P . M . the brethren . Prior to the Lod <» e being closed a Past Master ' s jewel , manufactured by Bro . Lamb , of London , was presented on behalf of the ] Lodge by the W . M . to Bro . Hilton I . P . M ., for his appreciated services during the past year , and for which the I . P . M . returned thanks in appropriate terms . There being no farther business , hearty good wishes were expressed by the visitors and the Lodge was closed in peace and
harmony . The Festival of St , John was subsequently celebrated by the brethren at a banquet , after whioh the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were proposed and responded to . The health of the W . M . was proposed in eulogistic terms and heartily drank , Bro . Tom Lawton responding in appropriate terms . The other toasts included the I . P . M ., the Installing Master and P . M . ' s , the Visitors , Masonio Charities , and Officers . A pleasant evening was spent .
UNANIMITY LODGE , No . 113 . AT the end of another successful year , presided over by Bro . Galloway P . M . P . P . G . S . D ., the late Mayor , the brethren unanielected Bro . Counsellor G . Oakey S . W . as their Worshipful Master for 1892 . On Monday , the 4 th inst ., the installation of Bro . Oakey took place at the Mess Rooms , Starkie Street , Preston , by Bro , Goodacre P . G . S . B . Eng . Prov . G . Sec , and Bro . Rev . T . B . Spencer
P . G . Chaplain Eng . After the installation the W . M . invested his Office r * , as follow : Bros . Galloway P . M . P . P . G . S . D . I . P . M ., Rev . W . G . Terry , M . A ., S . W ., Dewhurst J . W ., Rev . J . Pimblett , M . A ., P . M . Chaplain , Jolly P . M . P . P . G . Treasurer Tre » surer , Elton P . M . P . P . G . D . Dir . of Cers ., Earnshaw Organist , Sumner P . M . P . P . G . Dir . of Cers .
D . of C , Bannister Secretary , Hindle S . D ., Jones J . D ., Slark I . G ., Dallas , Reveley , Relpb , and Eccles Stewards , Hankin Tyler . The financial report of the Treasurer and the general report wero deemed very satisfactory . The late W . M ., Bro . Galloway , received at the hands of the oldest P . M . present , Bro . Fryer P . P . S . G . W ., a very
handsome P . M . ' s jewel , as a small mark of the esteem in whioh ho is held by the brethren that assemble nnder the banner of " Unanimity . " Bro . Bee was prevailed npon to accapt the post of Almoner for
another year , a responsible and difficult post , which he has held many years wifch conspicuous snccess . Subsequently the Festival of St . John was celebrated at tho Bull Hotel , bv a banquet , presided over by Bro . Oakey W . M .
VIRTUE LODGE , No . 152 ( MANCHESTER ) . A REGULAR meeting was held on Friday , the 15 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . Gillibrand W . M ., Batt S . W ., Cantrill J . W ., Pritchard P . M . Treasnrer , Crampton Secretary , Millington S . D ., Davies I . G ., P . M . 's Conway , Rev . J . Watson P . P . G . C , Jaffrey P . P . G . S . D ., Daniels and Williams . The Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting
read and confirmed . This being the election night Bro . Batt S . W . was unanimously chosen W . M . for the ensning 12 months , and Bro . Pritchard was re-elected Treasurer . A letter of condolence was ordered to be sent to Bro . H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales on the terrible
loss he has recently sustained by the death of his eldest son , Bro . the Duke of Clarence . The Secretary Bro . Crampton was instructed to compile the letter and forward it to H . R . H . There being no further business the Lodge was closed .
CHARITY LODGE , No . 223 . rPHE banquet at tho Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth , on the 13 th iust ., - * - was attended by about 80 members and visiting brethren . Bro . Rogers W . M . presided , supported by Bros . Payno I . P . M ., Hoyten Treasurer , Hannaford Secretary , Hifley , Browning , Cornish , Levvarn , Hill , Blight , Delve , Stenlake , and Lavers P . M . 's of the Lodge , and Rev . T . W . Lemon , D . D ., Chaplain . Bros . Court S . W ., and Gale J . W .
occupied the Vice-chairs , and nearly all the Officers were present . Responding to the toast of the Provinces of Dovou and Cornwall , Bro . Lord reminded the brethren that this was the Jubilee of the Benevolent Institution , and th & t an effort was being mado to mark the occasion by liberal subscriptions . The W . M . submitted the toast of the I . P . M ., and after remarking that Bro . Payne had carried through
a heavy year's work ( 14 candidates being initiated ) to the entire ¦ satisfaction of the Lodge , presented him with an elegant P . M . ' s jewel in recognition of his norvices . Then Bro . Blight , Charity Steward endorsing the W . M . ' s eulogy , presented Bro . Payne with a Life governorship of the Devon Masonic Educational Fund , which had oeen purchased chielly with tho pence the brethren had subscribed at the fourth degree . " Bro . Payne , in responding , rejoiced that
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his year of office had been characterised by complete harmony . The Treasurer reported that at no period iu its history was the financial condition of the Lodge more nourishing . The year began with a balance in hand of £ 71 , and although £ 50 had been deposited in the bank ( increasing the reserve to nearly £ 250 ) , £ 21 5 s had been devoted to Charities , £ 10 had been voted for a testimonial for
Bro . Browning , on his retiring from the Secretaryship after 23 years ' service , and £ 10 10 s for a testimonial to Bro . Goodyear , the lato Treasurer , on leaving England ; there was a balance of £ 36 in hand . Between the toasts there were recitations and songs , Bros . Bird and Macey being among the most popular contributors . Mr . Pope , musical instructor at the South Devon and Cornwall Institution for the Blind , ably accompanied on the piano , and played selections .
COMBERMERE LODGE OF UNION , No . 295 . ON Wednesday , 13 th January , the members celebrated the festival of St . John the Evangelist , when Bro . George Ibeson , chartered accountant , was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . From time immemorial the meeting has taken place on the first Thursday in January , but this year ifc had beon postponed " fco a more convenient season , " owing to the assembly of the Provincial Grand Lodge on
that date , Lord Egerton of Tatton , the R . W . P . G . M ., having con . vened it specially . " The old order ohangeth , giving place to new . " For the first time within the recollection of the oldest Mac clesfield Mason , the Lodge was held in the Town Hall , a change made on the suggestion of the newly-elected W . M ., and with the concurrenco of the Provincial Grand Master , to obviate the inconvenience
and the delay hitherto experienced—and which haa been frequently complained of , especially by brethren from a distance—in the preparation of the Lodge-room , after Lodge , for the banqnet . The question has been frequently discussed among the brethren , bnfc no steps have been taken nntil the present year . The change was a great success and met with the approval of tbe brethren , the
newlyelected W . M . being congratulated on the innovation . The Lodgewhich will next year celebrate its Centenary—met at two o ' clock , ia the ante-room at the Town Hall , his Worship the Mayor ( Bro . Thos . Brough ) having kindly placed his parlour at the service of tho brethren , of whom there was a good muster . The Installing Master was Bro . Lookitt P . M . P . P . G . S . D . who , as nsual , performed the
ceremony in a very creditable manner . The newly . eleoted W . M . invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . May I . P . M ., Brunt S . W ., Jackson J . W ., Lookitt P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Treasurer , Wadsworth P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C . P . P . G . Treas . Secretary , Brown S . D ., Moreton J . D ., Davenport I . G ., Leech P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Walsh Organist , Mason Tyler , Hulme Assistant Tyler , Sheldon Senior Steward , Stevens
Junior Steward . The banquet took place in the Lodge-rcom ab the Macclesfield Arms Hotel , at 4 * 30 . The W . M . presided , the S . W . being in the vice-chair . There were also present ( in addition to the Officers of the Lodge above mentioned ) Bros . Newhouse Provincial Grand Secretary , Smith 411 , Wildig P . M . 1914 , Crompton 2368 aud 2387 , Cavannah 1633 , Boyd 448 , Jeffs . W . Orrey P . M ., W . E . Orrey , T . G .
Sheldon P . M . P . P . G . S . W ., Cotterill , T . S . Sheldon P . M ., A . S . Sheldon P . M ., Parkes , Laithwood J . W ., Blaokshaw P . P . G . S . B ., Perry J . D . ; Meir P . M . P . G . A . D . C , Geo . Locketfc , Booth , Jackson P . M ., Daniel , Thompstone S . D . ( all of 533 , Congleton , Edwards , Brough P . M . ( the Mayor ) , Fountain , Isherwood , Cockayne P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C , Frith P . M . Secretary , W . Lockett , Stoneloy , Whitehnrst , Harrison P . M . P . P . G . S .,
Dyson , C . A . Hordern P . M . P . P . G . S ., Peck , Williams P . M ., A . Hordern , Kershaw , Bradley I . P . M . ; Bailey , Moreton , Bullock ( all of 267 ) , Macclesfield ) , and the following brethren of the Combermere : — Bros . Wadsworth Assistant Secretary , T . W . Sheldon , Maydew P . M ., Needham P . M ., Staniforth P . M . ( Ex-Mayor ) , Eccleston , Brown P . M . P . P . G . S ., Moreton , Stevens , Goodwin P . M ., Timmins , Plant , Bower .
Conspicuous amongst the absentees , owing to indisposition and the severity of the weather , were the esteemed Secretary of the Combermere , Bro . Peter Wadsworth and the Town Clerk of Congleton , Bro . J . Wilson , and Bro . Daniel sen ., of Congleton , from whom letters of apology were read . During the evening it was mentioned that tha
Secretary had not missed a Lodge before that day for over 40 years a record of devotion to duty of which few men , even in the Craft can boast . The usual list of toasts was gone through , the proceedings terminating shortly before 11 o'clock . Bro . J . Crowther catered to the satisfaction of the Lodge and ita numerous guests .
GUY'S LODGE , No . 395 . THE annual festival of St . John was celebrated at the Masonio Rooms , Willes Road , Leamington , on Monday , the 4 th inst ., when Bro . Pengelly was installed aa W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Glover the Immediate P . M ., assisted by Bros . Stanley P . P . G . W ., Fayerman , Shepheard
P . P . G . D ., and Barrett P . P . G . D . Tho Visitors included Bros . Beech P . G . Secretary , Maycook P . M ., England , Martin P . M ., Rice , Wootton Archer , Hills , Jones , aud others . Bro . Barrett waa elected Almoner in the placo of Bro . Simmons , who has left the town . A banquet was served , at which about 50 brethren were present .
HARMONY LODGE , No . 580 . ON the 18 th instant the annual installation took place at tho Wheatsheaf Hotel , Ormskirk . Bro . Archer was installed in a most impressive manner by Bro . Bolton P . M ., and the newly-elected W . M . appointed his Officers , as follow ;—A . J . Brooks I . P . M ., 11 . Winrow S . W ., R , Riding J . W ., 11 . Walker P . M . P . P . O . J . D . Treas .,
James Easthaui P . M . D . C , C . B . Spittal Secretary , Dr . James J . Marsh S . D ., John Banks J . D ., T . P . Green 1 . 0 ., A . Aston Organist , James Ball and A . J . Potter Stewards , W . Martindale Tyler . A sumptuous repast was provided by Bro . Taylor , the host , and the muaical programme was carried through by Broa , Riding aud Spittal .
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Notices Of Meetings.
Hawkins Organist , Brown I . G ., P . M . ' s Brookes and Burtles , and other members ; Visitors-Abbott P . M . 1030 1459 P . P . G . D . C , Kay P . M . ( Nap htali ) , Hilton W . M . 323 , Mayall 1868 , and Coates . The Lodge was opened in dne form and the minntes of the previous meeting were road and confirmed . Mr . Felton was ballotted for and nnanimously elected to become a member of the Lodge . He was afterwards
initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . The ceremony of lustalla . tion was then proceeded with , the installing Master being Bro . Pater Lawton P . M . D . C . ( Brothor of the VV . M .-olect ) . Alter tho usual preliminaries , Bro . Tom Lawton was presented to tho installing Master aud with all due rite and ceremony inducted into tho chair of K . S ., proclaimed and saluted in the customary manner . Bro . Entaddressed tho brethren Officers
wistle P . M . invested and following for tho year , viz .: Bros . Smethurst S . W ., Rev . J . 0 . Jelly J . W ., Heywood P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Treasurer , Nield Secretary , Hall S . D ., Brown J . D ., Peter Lawton P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Hawkins Organist , Hartley I G . ' J . Mellalien , Inglesant , J . R . Mellalien , and Walker Stewards . Bro ' Heywood P . M . P . P . G . S . D . addressed the W . M ., Abbott P . M .
P . P . G . D . C . the Wardens , and Burtles P . M . the brethren . Prior to the Lod <» e being closed a Past Master ' s jewel , manufactured by Bro . Lamb , of London , was presented on behalf of the ] Lodge by the W . M . to Bro . Hilton I . P . M ., for his appreciated services during the past year , and for which the I . P . M . returned thanks in appropriate terms . There being no farther business , hearty good wishes were expressed by the visitors and the Lodge was closed in peace and
harmony . The Festival of St , John was subsequently celebrated by the brethren at a banquet , after whioh the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were proposed and responded to . The health of the W . M . was proposed in eulogistic terms and heartily drank , Bro . Tom Lawton responding in appropriate terms . The other toasts included the I . P . M ., the Installing Master and P . M . ' s , the Visitors , Masonio Charities , and Officers . A pleasant evening was spent .
UNANIMITY LODGE , No . 113 . AT the end of another successful year , presided over by Bro . Galloway P . M . P . P . G . S . D ., the late Mayor , the brethren unanielected Bro . Counsellor G . Oakey S . W . as their Worshipful Master for 1892 . On Monday , the 4 th inst ., the installation of Bro . Oakey took place at the Mess Rooms , Starkie Street , Preston , by Bro , Goodacre P . G . S . B . Eng . Prov . G . Sec , and Bro . Rev . T . B . Spencer
P . G . Chaplain Eng . After the installation the W . M . invested his Office r * , as follow : Bros . Galloway P . M . P . P . G . S . D . I . P . M ., Rev . W . G . Terry , M . A ., S . W ., Dewhurst J . W ., Rev . J . Pimblett , M . A ., P . M . Chaplain , Jolly P . M . P . P . G . Treasurer Tre » surer , Elton P . M . P . P . G . D . Dir . of Cers ., Earnshaw Organist , Sumner P . M . P . P . G . Dir . of Cers .
D . of C , Bannister Secretary , Hindle S . D ., Jones J . D ., Slark I . G ., Dallas , Reveley , Relpb , and Eccles Stewards , Hankin Tyler . The financial report of the Treasurer and the general report wero deemed very satisfactory . The late W . M ., Bro . Galloway , received at the hands of the oldest P . M . present , Bro . Fryer P . P . S . G . W ., a very
handsome P . M . ' s jewel , as a small mark of the esteem in whioh ho is held by the brethren that assemble nnder the banner of " Unanimity . " Bro . Bee was prevailed npon to accapt the post of Almoner for
another year , a responsible and difficult post , which he has held many years wifch conspicuous snccess . Subsequently the Festival of St . John was celebrated at tho Bull Hotel , bv a banquet , presided over by Bro . Oakey W . M .
VIRTUE LODGE , No . 152 ( MANCHESTER ) . A REGULAR meeting was held on Friday , the 15 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Bros . Gillibrand W . M ., Batt S . W ., Cantrill J . W ., Pritchard P . M . Treasnrer , Crampton Secretary , Millington S . D ., Davies I . G ., P . M . 's Conway , Rev . J . Watson P . P . G . C , Jaffrey P . P . G . S . D ., Daniels and Williams . The Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting
read and confirmed . This being the election night Bro . Batt S . W . was unanimously chosen W . M . for the ensning 12 months , and Bro . Pritchard was re-elected Treasurer . A letter of condolence was ordered to be sent to Bro . H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales on the terrible
loss he has recently sustained by the death of his eldest son , Bro . the Duke of Clarence . The Secretary Bro . Crampton was instructed to compile the letter and forward it to H . R . H . There being no further business the Lodge was closed .
CHARITY LODGE , No . 223 . rPHE banquet at tho Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth , on the 13 th iust ., - * - was attended by about 80 members and visiting brethren . Bro . Rogers W . M . presided , supported by Bros . Payno I . P . M ., Hoyten Treasurer , Hannaford Secretary , Hifley , Browning , Cornish , Levvarn , Hill , Blight , Delve , Stenlake , and Lavers P . M . 's of the Lodge , and Rev . T . W . Lemon , D . D ., Chaplain . Bros . Court S . W ., and Gale J . W .
occupied the Vice-chairs , and nearly all the Officers were present . Responding to the toast of the Provinces of Dovou and Cornwall , Bro . Lord reminded the brethren that this was the Jubilee of the Benevolent Institution , and th & t an effort was being mado to mark the occasion by liberal subscriptions . The W . M . submitted the toast of the I . P . M ., and after remarking that Bro . Payne had carried through
a heavy year's work ( 14 candidates being initiated ) to the entire ¦ satisfaction of the Lodge , presented him with an elegant P . M . ' s jewel in recognition of his norvices . Then Bro . Blight , Charity Steward endorsing the W . M . ' s eulogy , presented Bro . Payne with a Life governorship of the Devon Masonic Educational Fund , which had oeen purchased chielly with tho pence the brethren had subscribed at the fourth degree . " Bro . Payne , in responding , rejoiced that
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his year of office had been characterised by complete harmony . The Treasurer reported that at no period iu its history was the financial condition of the Lodge more nourishing . The year began with a balance in hand of £ 71 , and although £ 50 had been deposited in the bank ( increasing the reserve to nearly £ 250 ) , £ 21 5 s had been devoted to Charities , £ 10 had been voted for a testimonial for
Bro . Browning , on his retiring from the Secretaryship after 23 years ' service , and £ 10 10 s for a testimonial to Bro . Goodyear , the lato Treasurer , on leaving England ; there was a balance of £ 36 in hand . Between the toasts there were recitations and songs , Bros . Bird and Macey being among the most popular contributors . Mr . Pope , musical instructor at the South Devon and Cornwall Institution for the Blind , ably accompanied on the piano , and played selections .
COMBERMERE LODGE OF UNION , No . 295 . ON Wednesday , 13 th January , the members celebrated the festival of St . John the Evangelist , when Bro . George Ibeson , chartered accountant , was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . From time immemorial the meeting has taken place on the first Thursday in January , but this year ifc had beon postponed " fco a more convenient season , " owing to the assembly of the Provincial Grand Lodge on
that date , Lord Egerton of Tatton , the R . W . P . G . M ., having con . vened it specially . " The old order ohangeth , giving place to new . " For the first time within the recollection of the oldest Mac clesfield Mason , the Lodge was held in the Town Hall , a change made on the suggestion of the newly-elected W . M ., and with the concurrenco of the Provincial Grand Master , to obviate the inconvenience
and the delay hitherto experienced—and which haa been frequently complained of , especially by brethren from a distance—in the preparation of the Lodge-room , after Lodge , for the banqnet . The question has been frequently discussed among the brethren , bnfc no steps have been taken nntil the present year . The change was a great success and met with the approval of tbe brethren , the
newlyelected W . M . being congratulated on the innovation . The Lodgewhich will next year celebrate its Centenary—met at two o ' clock , ia the ante-room at the Town Hall , his Worship the Mayor ( Bro . Thos . Brough ) having kindly placed his parlour at the service of tho brethren , of whom there was a good muster . The Installing Master was Bro . Lookitt P . M . P . P . G . S . D . who , as nsual , performed the
ceremony in a very creditable manner . The newly . eleoted W . M . invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . May I . P . M ., Brunt S . W ., Jackson J . W ., Lookitt P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Treasurer , Wadsworth P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C . P . P . G . Treas . Secretary , Brown S . D ., Moreton J . D ., Davenport I . G ., Leech P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Walsh Organist , Mason Tyler , Hulme Assistant Tyler , Sheldon Senior Steward , Stevens
Junior Steward . The banquet took place in the Lodge-rcom ab the Macclesfield Arms Hotel , at 4 * 30 . The W . M . presided , the S . W . being in the vice-chair . There were also present ( in addition to the Officers of the Lodge above mentioned ) Bros . Newhouse Provincial Grand Secretary , Smith 411 , Wildig P . M . 1914 , Crompton 2368 aud 2387 , Cavannah 1633 , Boyd 448 , Jeffs . W . Orrey P . M ., W . E . Orrey , T . G .
Sheldon P . M . P . P . G . S . W ., Cotterill , T . S . Sheldon P . M ., A . S . Sheldon P . M ., Parkes , Laithwood J . W ., Blaokshaw P . P . G . S . B ., Perry J . D . ; Meir P . M . P . G . A . D . C , Geo . Locketfc , Booth , Jackson P . M ., Daniel , Thompstone S . D . ( all of 533 , Congleton , Edwards , Brough P . M . ( the Mayor ) , Fountain , Isherwood , Cockayne P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C , Frith P . M . Secretary , W . Lockett , Stoneloy , Whitehnrst , Harrison P . M . P . P . G . S .,
Dyson , C . A . Hordern P . M . P . P . G . S ., Peck , Williams P . M ., A . Hordern , Kershaw , Bradley I . P . M . ; Bailey , Moreton , Bullock ( all of 267 ) , Macclesfield ) , and the following brethren of the Combermere : — Bros . Wadsworth Assistant Secretary , T . W . Sheldon , Maydew P . M ., Needham P . M ., Staniforth P . M . ( Ex-Mayor ) , Eccleston , Brown P . M . P . P . G . S ., Moreton , Stevens , Goodwin P . M ., Timmins , Plant , Bower .
Conspicuous amongst the absentees , owing to indisposition and the severity of the weather , were the esteemed Secretary of the Combermere , Bro . Peter Wadsworth and the Town Clerk of Congleton , Bro . J . Wilson , and Bro . Daniel sen ., of Congleton , from whom letters of apology were read . During the evening it was mentioned that tha
Secretary had not missed a Lodge before that day for over 40 years a record of devotion to duty of which few men , even in the Craft can boast . The usual list of toasts was gone through , the proceedings terminating shortly before 11 o'clock . Bro . J . Crowther catered to the satisfaction of the Lodge and ita numerous guests .
GUY'S LODGE , No . 395 . THE annual festival of St . John was celebrated at the Masonio Rooms , Willes Road , Leamington , on Monday , the 4 th inst ., when Bro . Pengelly was installed aa W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Glover the Immediate P . M ., assisted by Bros . Stanley P . P . G . W ., Fayerman , Shepheard
P . P . G . D ., and Barrett P . P . G . D . Tho Visitors included Bros . Beech P . G . Secretary , Maycook P . M ., England , Martin P . M ., Rice , Wootton Archer , Hills , Jones , aud others . Bro . Barrett waa elected Almoner in the placo of Bro . Simmons , who has left the town . A banquet was served , at which about 50 brethren were present .
HARMONY LODGE , No . 580 . ON the 18 th instant the annual installation took place at tho Wheatsheaf Hotel , Ormskirk . Bro . Archer was installed in a most impressive manner by Bro . Bolton P . M ., and the newly-elected W . M . appointed his Officers , as follow ;—A . J . Brooks I . P . M ., 11 . Winrow S . W ., R , Riding J . W ., 11 . Walker P . M . P . P . O . J . D . Treas .,
James Easthaui P . M . D . C , C . B . Spittal Secretary , Dr . James J . Marsh S . D ., John Banks J . D ., T . P . Green 1 . 0 ., A . Aston Organist , James Ball and A . J . Potter Stewards , W . Martindale Tyler . A sumptuous repast was provided by Bro . Taylor , the host , and the muaical programme was carried through by Broa , Riding aud Spittal .