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A Peep At A Local " Curiosity Shop."
preserved as to afford tho most ready roferenco required for any information respecting tho English stage . In tho collection of these Mr . Massingham has displayed most astounding patience , vigilance and research , taking into his otiuntuii { jatucriini every shred and scrap of interest which should go to make his collection complete . With an ingenuity most enviablo Mr . Massingham has contrived to fit up his
museum in a stylo which cannot fail to be of interest to any one who may be as fortunate aa I was to be invited to a " private view ; " aud I must say that I came away after a three hour's inspection highly delighted at having discovered a fertile source of amnsemontand instruction that I little dreamt had boen quietly and industriously got together so near at home . Added to
this" A merrier man , Within the limit of becoming mirth , I never spent an hour's talk withal ;" and , if not trespassing upon your space , which I know is valuable , I may at somo future time present , in similar bird ' s-eyo fashion , somo other few entertaining features presented by Mr . Massingham ' s truly wonderful and "home-made" repository of art and curiosity at Granville-Park .
Staffordshire Knot Lodge, No. 726.
STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT LODGE , No . 726 .
FROM THE STAFFORDSHIRE ADVERTISER .
THE Earl of Shrewsbury was initiated a member of this Lodgo on Tuesday , the 12 th instant . The event was regarded as ono of great significance by tho Masons of the Province , of whom thero was a largo gathering on the occasion . Every preparation had been mado for their accommodation by tho brethren of tho Staffordshire Knot Lodgo , and tho business of the day was transacted in the
Borough Hall , Stafford . Lodge was opened in due form at three o ' clock in the afternoon by Bro . T . E . Fowke W . M ., in tho presence of about 120 brethren . The following signed the attendance book : — G . S . Tudor R . W . D . P . G . M ., J . Bodenham 726 P . G . Treasurer , W . Randall 468 P . G . C ., J . Ingamells 460 P . G . J . D ., W . Needham 966 P . G . Supt . of Works , W . Vernon 456 P . G . S . B ., J . L . Kennedy 1031 P . P . G . D . C , J . Pearsall P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire , J . Steen 526
P . P . G . R ., J . D . Hewson 726 P . P . G . S . W ., C . Fendelow 419 and 526 P . P . G . S . D ., A . G . Prince 546 P . P . G . Junior Deacon , J . P . Hall 456 1587 P . Prov . G . A . D . C ., J . Storer 726 P . P . G . S . B ., G . Spilsbnry 726 P . Prov . G . W ., H . Woodhouse 726 P . Prov . G . S . D ., T . Mooro 726 P . P . G . S . D ., E . Faulkner 779 P . P . G . J . D . Leicester and Rutland , — Hassall 779 Leicestershire , James Salmon P . P . G . J . W . North Wales and Salop , W . Jones 4 G 0 P . P . G . Supt . of Works , J . L . Gibbons 353 P . P . G . S . W ., W . II . Spaull P . G . Sec . North Wales and
Salop , tho Rev . C . Bullivaiit S . W . 1520 , R . Tooth P . M . 037 , F . W Payton J . D . 482 , J . F . Pepper W . M . Elect 482 , W . Ormson I . G . 1520
Thomas Barton 1520 , R . W . Barton 1520 , W . Tempest P . M . 10 GO , J . Williamson W . M . 1587 , S . Collis P . M . 1587 , D . Taylor 1520 , II . G . Wrighton 1520 , G . Dance G 62 , T . Turner P . M . 460 , C . Bunting P . M . 456 , W . Fletcher P . M . 456 , R . Plant 45 G and 1587 , E . Hodgkinson W . M . 45 G , G .- Greenslade S . W . 456 , G . Chell 9 GG , T . Bunting Organist 456 , J . Bryan W . M . 696 , n . Laugman P . M . 119 , A .
E . Allen 419 , C . II . Dndley 395 , C . Blackshaw P . M . 533 , J . T . Eayrs Secretary 460 , F . Skerrett 4 G 0 , W . T . Aggnttcr 460 , J . T . Snape 4 G 0 , S . Evans 662 , T . Parton 662 , T . A . Jones 662 , R . Thomas I . G . 456 , Henry Gough 6 G 2 , F . Arkinstall 062 , T . H . Rabone J . W ., 456 , F . J . Milner S . W . 966 , T . B . Bull 1587 , S . Downing 662 , T . Spencer 662 , T . J . Barnett W . M . 526 , E . E . Almond
1587 , J . Senior 526 , R . Tolson W . M . 1060 , W . G . M'Laughlin 1060 , A . G . Collin J . D . 1375 , W . Brown I . G . 347 , T . H . Cope W . M . 1520 , J . B . Burns 1520 , W . B . Tatlow W . M . 662 , S . Clapp S . W . 662 , G . Baker 526 , W . F . Cooper 1739 , J . Astle J . W . 779 , W . F . Smallman 662 , T . Hunt 1009 , H . Bagguley 460 P . G . Tyler , II . Thorn 526 , and J . S . Brown ; and the following members of the Staffordshire Knot Lodge :
—T . W . Chalmers I . P . M ., T . Wood S . W ., S . Scott J . W ., J . Mottram Sec , R . Sudbury S . D ., John Baker J . D ., J . L . Whito D . C ., E . W . Taylor Org ., G . Griffith and S . Plant Stewards , A . Ward I . G ., R . Toralinson Tyler , E . C . Perry P . M ., G . F . Talbot , T . Harding , F . Greatrex , W . Shaw , T . Masters , H . B . Livingston , T . Hyatt , A . F . Whittomc , J . Nutt , R . Podmore , I . Bervon , E . J . Monsley , T . Rigby , W . Southall ,
J . B . M'Callum , A . Joyes , D . Batkm , and A . C . Podmore . The ceremony of initiation was performed in an impressive man . ner by Bro . Fowke W . M ., who was ably assisted by his Officers . Tho musical arrangements were also well carried out . Letters of apology were received from Mr . A . Stavcloy Hill , Q . C ., M . P ., the Rev . Brooke Lambert , and many other brethren of tho Province . After
Lodge had been closed , the brethren took luncheon together in the hall , Bro . Nutt , of the North-Western Hotel , being an excellent caterer on the occasion . After the repast the loyal toasts were proposed by tho W . M ., who expressed his belief that Masonry would prosper as long as they had such a man as his Royal Highness tho Prince of Wales a 3 the Grand Master of England . Tho Rev . E . C .
Perry proposed tbo toast of the Pro Grand Master ( the Earl of Carnarvon ) , tho D . G . M . ( the Earl of Skelmersdalc ) , and other officers of Grand Lodge . He said local and provincial Lodges often received a great deal of help from those experienced brethren who were officers of the Grand Lodge , aud they knew that a short timo ago they were much indebted to them for the assertion of tho principles lying at the foundation of Freemasonry which they had all at heart . Tho
W . M . next proposed the R . W . P . G . M . pro teni , Bro . . / Eneas Macintyre , the R . W . D . P . G . M . and other officers of the P . G . Lodgo past and present . He observed that nothing could conduce moro to the good working of any large body of men than to have in tho chief offices those who took an interest in the institution . He especiall y complimented the D . P . G . M ., from whom he said he and his Lodgo had experienced the greatest courtesy , and had received much valuable
Staffordshire Knot Lodge, No. 726.
aid and information with regard to tho present meeting . Bro . Tudor briefly acknowledged the toast . Bro . Randall , P . G . Chaplain , also responded . He said in connection with the P . G . Lodge he had learned to esteem Masonry more than ever he did before , and it gave him the greatest possible pleasure to bo present on such an auspicious occasion as the initiation into tho Craft of a noblo son of a nohlo
father . Ho , who had felt for years that tho power of Freemasonry was a great good amongst men , ventured to tell their young brother who had joined them that day that he had now entered within tho threshold of that great tomplo whoso every recess as it opened to him would unfold to him moro and moro tho high principles of that glorious institution of which ho had become a member . That institution
would not interfere in any way with his religious convictions . While it was totally independent , it ran along a parallel lino with it , for religion and true Masonry could never ho opposed . He had been a Freemason thirty-fivo years , and tho moro ho knew of Masonry tho more did he encourage every man to attach himself to tho Craft . Thoy were taught to live respected so
that they might dio regretted , and if they only looked to the foundation of Freemasonry they would find that it was based on the volume of tho sacred law . If thoy only advanced in tho knowledge which they wore taught in the different degrees , and acted up to the principles inculcated therein , they would be better men in their hopes for this world and tho next . Tho
R . W . D . P . G . M . proposed tho health of the W . M ., speaking of the satisfactory manner in which he had performed his duties , and congratulating him upon having initiated the son of their late esteemed P . G . M . Ho was sure it would be a satisfaction to tho whole of the brethren of the Province to know that the Earl of Shrewsbury had become a Freemason , and it would be gratifying to them if tho
P . G . M . should think fit to appoint him to Office in the P . G . Lodge . The W . M . acknowledged tho toast , and proposed tho health of tho Earl of Shrewsbury , expressing a hopo that his Lordship would follow in the steps of his revered father , and receive tho respoot and admiration of tho whole of the Craft , and never regret entering tho Masonic fraternity . The toast was very heartily drunk . Tho Earl
of Shrewsbury , in responding , thanked them for the kind manner in which his name had been mentioned by several brethren , and received by them all . It was with the greatest plcasnro that he had that day been initiated into Freemasonry , and especially that ho had become a member of the Lodge at Stafford , because he lived close by , and for very many years his family had been connected in various ways
with that town . He looked upon the Staffordshire Knot Lodgo as his mother Lodge , and he hoped to look upon it in tho same way that a child should look upon its mother . His father took a great interest in Freemasonry , and he trusted that time would show that his son wonld eudeavonr to follow in his steps . Bro . S . Scott proposed tho Past Masters of the Staffordshire
Knot Lodge , on whose behalf Bro . Storer responded . Bro . Chalmers , in proposing "The Masonic Charities , " said they wero magnificent institutions , which Masons looked upon with pride . Whilo most other charities wero dependent partly or wholly on bequests which had descended from past generations , tli 3 Masonic
Charities depended upon the subscriptions of the present generation of free and accepted Masons . Bro . T . Wood responded . Bro . Capt . Talbot , in proposing tho toast of " Tho Visitors , " referred to tho initiation of his relative , and said ho could endorse tho statements which had boon mado that tho father of the initiate was a
thoroughly good Mason . Ho had had a littlo to do with introducing his cousin to the Staffordshire Knot Lodge , and thought it was the right Lodge for him to join , as it was near the homo of himself and his ancestors . He trusted that his cousin would look upon his connection with that Lodge as another affectionate link between himself and the borough of Stafford , as well as the province of Staffordshire . He hoped also that tho visitors would feci that tho
brethren of the Staffordshire Knot Lodge had done their best to make them comfortable that day . The toast was acknowledged by Bros . Vernon , Blackshaw , and Ingamells . Bro . F . Greatrox proposed the toast of " The Officers of the Staffordshire Knot Lodge , " which was appropriately acknowledged by Bro . John Baker . The interesting proceedings were shortly afterwards brought to a close . During the evening a glno party contributed some excellent vocal music , Bro . Taylor presiding at tho pianoforte .
Tho 18 th half-yearly meeting of tho Staffordshire Masonic Charitable Association was held at the Trentfmm Hotel on Wednesday , nnder tho presidency of the Very Worshipful Bro . Frank James , P . D . P . G . M . Staffordshire . This association wag established in 1 . S 71 , for the purpose of disseminating pure Masonic Charity iu aid of orphan boys and girls , aud tho children of deceased Staffordshire
Masous . Since the formation of the association the Masons of tho Province have nobly supported tho Charities , no candidate for such benefits haviug failed to obtain the necessary support . Tho majority of the brethren in Staffordshire are now enrolled as members of tho association , and are consistent supporters of what may truly be termed the characteristic objects of Masonty , charity , brct . hcrly love ,
etc . The meeting at Trcutham was of the usual encouraging nature , many Lodges of tho Province being represented . A ballot was taken for ton life subscriberships , resulting as follows : —Bros . A . Barlow . 5 16 , T . Wood 726 , J . Tamer 1030 , H . Qtiintou 1039 , W . Vernon -I-56 , R . H . Anty 62 l , J . Ingamells 4 G 0 , Dr . Paikes 482 , W . T . Bootenson 637 , F . Deny 482 . Tho auuual report showed a balance iu hand of £ 139 5 s ; sums since received increasinsr tho available funds to £ 191 .
The Presideut strongly urged that those Lodges which had hithei to uot come forward in assisting tho meritorious efforts of tho County Association should be requested to do so . Tho report was adopted . The next meeting was fixed to be held at Burton , in January , when it is expected that over GO life subscriberships will be allotted , owing to the alteration in closing tho yearly lists of subscriptions . A dinner followed , which was presided over by Bro . F . James . After the Loyal Toast , the President , in apnrcpinte terms , proposed
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
A Peep At A Local " Curiosity Shop."
preserved as to afford tho most ready roferenco required for any information respecting tho English stage . In tho collection of these Mr . Massingham has displayed most astounding patience , vigilance and research , taking into his otiuntuii { jatucriini every shred and scrap of interest which should go to make his collection complete . With an ingenuity most enviablo Mr . Massingham has contrived to fit up his
museum in a stylo which cannot fail to be of interest to any one who may be as fortunate aa I was to be invited to a " private view ; " aud I must say that I came away after a three hour's inspection highly delighted at having discovered a fertile source of amnsemontand instruction that I little dreamt had boen quietly and industriously got together so near at home . Added to
this" A merrier man , Within the limit of becoming mirth , I never spent an hour's talk withal ;" and , if not trespassing upon your space , which I know is valuable , I may at somo future time present , in similar bird ' s-eyo fashion , somo other few entertaining features presented by Mr . Massingham ' s truly wonderful and "home-made" repository of art and curiosity at Granville-Park .
Staffordshire Knot Lodge, No. 726.
STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT LODGE , No . 726 .
FROM THE STAFFORDSHIRE ADVERTISER .
THE Earl of Shrewsbury was initiated a member of this Lodgo on Tuesday , the 12 th instant . The event was regarded as ono of great significance by tho Masons of the Province , of whom thero was a largo gathering on the occasion . Every preparation had been mado for their accommodation by tho brethren of tho Staffordshire Knot Lodgo , and tho business of the day was transacted in the
Borough Hall , Stafford . Lodge was opened in due form at three o ' clock in the afternoon by Bro . T . E . Fowke W . M ., in tho presence of about 120 brethren . The following signed the attendance book : — G . S . Tudor R . W . D . P . G . M ., J . Bodenham 726 P . G . Treasurer , W . Randall 468 P . G . C ., J . Ingamells 460 P . G . J . D ., W . Needham 966 P . G . Supt . of Works , W . Vernon 456 P . G . S . B ., J . L . Kennedy 1031 P . P . G . D . C , J . Pearsall P . P . G . S . W . Warwickshire , J . Steen 526
P . P . G . R ., J . D . Hewson 726 P . P . G . S . W ., C . Fendelow 419 and 526 P . P . G . S . D ., A . G . Prince 546 P . P . G . Junior Deacon , J . P . Hall 456 1587 P . Prov . G . A . D . C ., J . Storer 726 P . P . G . S . B ., G . Spilsbnry 726 P . Prov . G . W ., H . Woodhouse 726 P . Prov . G . S . D ., T . Mooro 726 P . P . G . S . D ., E . Faulkner 779 P . P . G . J . D . Leicester and Rutland , — Hassall 779 Leicestershire , James Salmon P . P . G . J . W . North Wales and Salop , W . Jones 4 G 0 P . P . G . Supt . of Works , J . L . Gibbons 353 P . P . G . S . W ., W . II . Spaull P . G . Sec . North Wales and
Salop , tho Rev . C . Bullivaiit S . W . 1520 , R . Tooth P . M . 037 , F . W Payton J . D . 482 , J . F . Pepper W . M . Elect 482 , W . Ormson I . G . 1520
Thomas Barton 1520 , R . W . Barton 1520 , W . Tempest P . M . 10 GO , J . Williamson W . M . 1587 , S . Collis P . M . 1587 , D . Taylor 1520 , II . G . Wrighton 1520 , G . Dance G 62 , T . Turner P . M . 460 , C . Bunting P . M . 456 , W . Fletcher P . M . 456 , R . Plant 45 G and 1587 , E . Hodgkinson W . M . 45 G , G .- Greenslade S . W . 456 , G . Chell 9 GG , T . Bunting Organist 456 , J . Bryan W . M . 696 , n . Laugman P . M . 119 , A .
E . Allen 419 , C . II . Dndley 395 , C . Blackshaw P . M . 533 , J . T . Eayrs Secretary 460 , F . Skerrett 4 G 0 , W . T . Aggnttcr 460 , J . T . Snape 4 G 0 , S . Evans 662 , T . Parton 662 , T . A . Jones 662 , R . Thomas I . G . 456 , Henry Gough 6 G 2 , F . Arkinstall 062 , T . H . Rabone J . W ., 456 , F . J . Milner S . W . 966 , T . B . Bull 1587 , S . Downing 662 , T . Spencer 662 , T . J . Barnett W . M . 526 , E . E . Almond
1587 , J . Senior 526 , R . Tolson W . M . 1060 , W . G . M'Laughlin 1060 , A . G . Collin J . D . 1375 , W . Brown I . G . 347 , T . H . Cope W . M . 1520 , J . B . Burns 1520 , W . B . Tatlow W . M . 662 , S . Clapp S . W . 662 , G . Baker 526 , W . F . Cooper 1739 , J . Astle J . W . 779 , W . F . Smallman 662 , T . Hunt 1009 , H . Bagguley 460 P . G . Tyler , II . Thorn 526 , and J . S . Brown ; and the following members of the Staffordshire Knot Lodge :
—T . W . Chalmers I . P . M ., T . Wood S . W ., S . Scott J . W ., J . Mottram Sec , R . Sudbury S . D ., John Baker J . D ., J . L . Whito D . C ., E . W . Taylor Org ., G . Griffith and S . Plant Stewards , A . Ward I . G ., R . Toralinson Tyler , E . C . Perry P . M ., G . F . Talbot , T . Harding , F . Greatrex , W . Shaw , T . Masters , H . B . Livingston , T . Hyatt , A . F . Whittomc , J . Nutt , R . Podmore , I . Bervon , E . J . Monsley , T . Rigby , W . Southall ,
J . B . M'Callum , A . Joyes , D . Batkm , and A . C . Podmore . The ceremony of initiation was performed in an impressive man . ner by Bro . Fowke W . M ., who was ably assisted by his Officers . Tho musical arrangements were also well carried out . Letters of apology were received from Mr . A . Stavcloy Hill , Q . C ., M . P ., the Rev . Brooke Lambert , and many other brethren of tho Province . After
Lodge had been closed , the brethren took luncheon together in the hall , Bro . Nutt , of the North-Western Hotel , being an excellent caterer on the occasion . After the repast the loyal toasts were proposed by tho W . M ., who expressed his belief that Masonry would prosper as long as they had such a man as his Royal Highness tho Prince of Wales a 3 the Grand Master of England . Tho Rev . E . C .
Perry proposed tbo toast of the Pro Grand Master ( the Earl of Carnarvon ) , tho D . G . M . ( the Earl of Skelmersdalc ) , and other officers of Grand Lodge . He said local and provincial Lodges often received a great deal of help from those experienced brethren who were officers of the Grand Lodge , aud they knew that a short timo ago they were much indebted to them for the assertion of tho principles lying at the foundation of Freemasonry which they had all at heart . Tho
W . M . next proposed the R . W . P . G . M . pro teni , Bro . . / Eneas Macintyre , the R . W . D . P . G . M . and other officers of the P . G . Lodgo past and present . He observed that nothing could conduce moro to the good working of any large body of men than to have in tho chief offices those who took an interest in the institution . He especiall y complimented the D . P . G . M ., from whom he said he and his Lodgo had experienced the greatest courtesy , and had received much valuable
Staffordshire Knot Lodge, No. 726.
aid and information with regard to tho present meeting . Bro . Tudor briefly acknowledged the toast . Bro . Randall , P . G . Chaplain , also responded . He said in connection with the P . G . Lodge he had learned to esteem Masonry more than ever he did before , and it gave him the greatest possible pleasure to bo present on such an auspicious occasion as the initiation into tho Craft of a noblo son of a nohlo
father . Ho , who had felt for years that tho power of Freemasonry was a great good amongst men , ventured to tell their young brother who had joined them that day that he had now entered within tho threshold of that great tomplo whoso every recess as it opened to him would unfold to him moro and moro tho high principles of that glorious institution of which ho had become a member . That institution
would not interfere in any way with his religious convictions . While it was totally independent , it ran along a parallel lino with it , for religion and true Masonry could never ho opposed . He had been a Freemason thirty-fivo years , and tho moro ho knew of Masonry tho more did he encourage every man to attach himself to tho Craft . Thoy were taught to live respected so
that they might dio regretted , and if they only looked to the foundation of Freemasonry they would find that it was based on the volume of tho sacred law . If thoy only advanced in tho knowledge which they wore taught in the different degrees , and acted up to the principles inculcated therein , they would be better men in their hopes for this world and tho next . Tho
R . W . D . P . G . M . proposed tho health of the W . M ., speaking of the satisfactory manner in which he had performed his duties , and congratulating him upon having initiated the son of their late esteemed P . G . M . Ho was sure it would be a satisfaction to tho whole of the brethren of the Province to know that the Earl of Shrewsbury had become a Freemason , and it would be gratifying to them if tho
P . G . M . should think fit to appoint him to Office in the P . G . Lodge . The W . M . acknowledged tho toast , and proposed tho health of tho Earl of Shrewsbury , expressing a hopo that his Lordship would follow in the steps of his revered father , and receive tho respoot and admiration of tho whole of the Craft , and never regret entering tho Masonic fraternity . The toast was very heartily drunk . Tho Earl
of Shrewsbury , in responding , thanked them for the kind manner in which his name had been mentioned by several brethren , and received by them all . It was with the greatest plcasnro that he had that day been initiated into Freemasonry , and especially that ho had become a member of the Lodge at Stafford , because he lived close by , and for very many years his family had been connected in various ways
with that town . He looked upon the Staffordshire Knot Lodgo as his mother Lodge , and he hoped to look upon it in tho same way that a child should look upon its mother . His father took a great interest in Freemasonry , and he trusted that time would show that his son wonld eudeavonr to follow in his steps . Bro . S . Scott proposed tho Past Masters of the Staffordshire
Knot Lodge , on whose behalf Bro . Storer responded . Bro . Chalmers , in proposing "The Masonic Charities , " said they wero magnificent institutions , which Masons looked upon with pride . Whilo most other charities wero dependent partly or wholly on bequests which had descended from past generations , tli 3 Masonic
Charities depended upon the subscriptions of the present generation of free and accepted Masons . Bro . T . Wood responded . Bro . Capt . Talbot , in proposing tho toast of " Tho Visitors , " referred to tho initiation of his relative , and said ho could endorse tho statements which had boon mado that tho father of the initiate was a
thoroughly good Mason . Ho had had a littlo to do with introducing his cousin to the Staffordshire Knot Lodge , and thought it was the right Lodge for him to join , as it was near the homo of himself and his ancestors . He trusted that his cousin would look upon his connection with that Lodge as another affectionate link between himself and the borough of Stafford , as well as the province of Staffordshire . He hoped also that tho visitors would feci that tho
brethren of the Staffordshire Knot Lodge had done their best to make them comfortable that day . The toast was acknowledged by Bros . Vernon , Blackshaw , and Ingamells . Bro . F . Greatrox proposed the toast of " The Officers of the Staffordshire Knot Lodge , " which was appropriately acknowledged by Bro . John Baker . The interesting proceedings were shortly afterwards brought to a close . During the evening a glno party contributed some excellent vocal music , Bro . Taylor presiding at tho pianoforte .
Tho 18 th half-yearly meeting of tho Staffordshire Masonic Charitable Association was held at the Trentfmm Hotel on Wednesday , nnder tho presidency of the Very Worshipful Bro . Frank James , P . D . P . G . M . Staffordshire . This association wag established in 1 . S 71 , for the purpose of disseminating pure Masonic Charity iu aid of orphan boys and girls , aud tho children of deceased Staffordshire
Masous . Since the formation of the association the Masons of tho Province have nobly supported tho Charities , no candidate for such benefits haviug failed to obtain the necessary support . Tho majority of the brethren in Staffordshire are now enrolled as members of tho association , and are consistent supporters of what may truly be termed the characteristic objects of Masonty , charity , brct . hcrly love ,
etc . The meeting at Trcutham was of the usual encouraging nature , many Lodges of tho Province being represented . A ballot was taken for ton life subscriberships , resulting as follows : —Bros . A . Barlow . 5 16 , T . Wood 726 , J . Tamer 1030 , H . Qtiintou 1039 , W . Vernon -I-56 , R . H . Anty 62 l , J . Ingamells 4 G 0 , Dr . Paikes 482 , W . T . Bootenson 637 , F . Deny 482 . Tho auuual report showed a balance iu hand of £ 139 5 s ; sums since received increasinsr tho available funds to £ 191 .
The Presideut strongly urged that those Lodges which had hithei to uot come forward in assisting tho meritorious efforts of tho County Association should be requested to do so . Tho report was adopted . The next meeting was fixed to be held at Burton , in January , when it is expected that over GO life subscriberships will be allotted , owing to the alteration in closing tho yearly lists of subscriptions . A dinner followed , which was presided over by Bro . F . James . After the Loyal Toast , the President , in apnrcpinte terms , proposed