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STAR IN THE EAST LODGE , No . 650 . THE anniversary meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Great Eastern Hotel , Harwich , on Tuesday , 13 th . inst ., when Bro . Rev . H . L . Norden was ' installed Worshipful Master lot the ensuing year by Bro . A . J . H . Ward the retiring W . M . The installation banquet , which followed , was admirably served in the handsome coffee room of the Great Eastern Hotel .
A very pleasing feature in the evening ' s proceedings was the presentation to Bro . A . J . H . Ward of an illuminated address , accompanied with a massive silver bowl , mounted on an ebony plinth . The wording of the address bears the sentiments of the subscribers as follows : —
" To W . BRO . A . J . H . WARD P . M . P . P . G . S . W . We , the undersigned , Past Masters , Wardens , JOffieers , and Brethren of Lodge Star in the East , No . 050 , Harwich , f id that wo cannot allow you to vacate the chair of our Lodge without an expression of our esteem and gratitude for the valuable services you have rendered to this Lodge for the
second time for the past eleven years , especially in regard to your indefatigable exertions in securing for us a Masonic Hall for our Lodge work , which was recently opened by our highly ";' esteemed B . W . P . G . M ., the * 'Earl of Warwick . Trusting that the G . A . O . l ' . U . may spare you for many years to labour with us in promoting the grand principles of the Craft . "
[ Here follow the names of the subscribers . ] The presentation was made by tho ^ Worshipful Master , and feelingly acknowledged by the recip ient . The illuminated address , which was designed by Bro . J . W . Start , was an artistic piece of work , containing
representations of the Borough Arms , Lodge jewel , Past Master ' s jewel , portraits of the presentation bowl , Great Eastern Railway Hotel , and Bro . Ward ' s residence at Dovercourt . The management of the presentation was in the efficient hands of Bro . M . L . Sanders , the energetic Secretary of the Lodge .
TRUTH LODGE , No . 1458 . A REGULAR meeting was held at the Mosley Hotel , Manchester , on Saturday , 3 rd inst ., Bro . W . H . Worsley W . M . Proceedings began at the hour of 4 p . m ., with a good attendance of members and visitors . After
the reading and confirmation of minutes , a ballot was taken for Mr . Robert Hope Brown jun ., who , in conjunction with Mr . Leonard J . W . Woodford , was desirous of becoming a member of the Craft . Both ceremonies were performed by the Worshipful Master in a very careful and perfect manner , the same being favourably commented upon by most of the Visitors .
A discussion on a notice of motion by Bro . Taylor J . W ., which had been adjourned from a previous meeting , resulted in a change of Lodge night from Saturday to Friday , the precise evening to be afterwards fixed . Lodge business over the Brethren adjourned to a substantial dinner , which was followed in turn by the social board , where Loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted and duly responded to .
The toast of the candidates was proposed by the Worshipful Master , who spoke in very flattering terms of Bros . Woodford and Brown , adding that he was sure they would do all in their power to promote the interests of Masonry , having paid great attention to its teachings . In this country and America ,
Freemasonry was a solemn Brotherhood all working with the same charitable object , that of looking after indigent members . By his remarks in this direction Bro . Woraley repudiated the idea , sometimes promulgated , that Freemasonry was a mere festive gathering . The candidates responded in capital speeches .
In reply to a subsequent toasc of his health , proposed by Brother J . A . Vincent P . M ., Bro . Worsley W . M . said that from the age of fourteen he had been compelled to rely upon himself , and in his efforts to do his best in the Lodge he hoped the Brethren would be satisfied . Although he had taken up other duties , he meant to be loyal to the Truth Lodge , and it would be his earnest desire to bring it to as high a position as any in the Province of East Lancashire .
Several Brethren referred in terms of very great praise to the valuable services which Bro . T . H . Hall P . M . had rendered to the Lodge as Secretary during a long period , which elicited a reply from the latter . Touching references were made to the enforced absence through sickness of Bro . A . Hebden P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C . D . C ., each speaker congratulating him upon his return to health and strength . Bro . Hebden replied , thanking the various speakers for their kind wishes , hoping at the same time that he might be spared to take a long and active part in the affairs of the Lodge .
Songs , & c , were rendered by Bros . Cooper S . W ., Alfred Hebden P . M ., Geo . Proudman P . M . 1013 , Bdward Eoberts P . M . 1459 , and Alex . Marr 1219 , the W . M . acting as accompanist in each case . Among others who were present , wo noticed Bros . J . J . Dean S . D ., Past Masters Archdale , Burgess , Leonard , Davies and Needle ; A . B . Coveney S . W . 2496 P . G . J . W ., J . Gamlin W . M . 2496 P . P . S . D ., W . J . Herring I . P . M . . 815 , E . Loebell I . P . M . 1161 , J . Scarratt P . M . 477 , W . J . Melling P . M . 2185 , W . D . Holbrook 1120 , and L . Kaufman 1798 .
CENTURION LODGE , No . 2322 . npHE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on JL Monday , 5 th inst ., Bro . Surg .-Capt . Arthur H . Smith W . M . being . supported by a good attendance of members . After the confirmation of minutes of the regular meeting of 3 rd February , and the emergency meetings
of 2 nd March , 30 th March , 5 th May , and 7 th September , the election of Officers took place , with the result that Bro . Major George Kershaw S . W . . was unanimously chosen as W . M .-elect , and Lieut .-Col . J . H . Clark , J . P ., P . P . G . D ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Auditors were also appointed .
Besides those already mentioned , we noticed the following were present , viz ., Bros . Major Fred Pratt I . P . M ., Capt . T . W . Ashworth J . W ., Capt . Jas . Andrew P . M . P . P . G . D . C , Col . John Eaton P . P . G . S . of W . P . P . G . Tr ., Major Jno . Heap P . M . P . P . G . D ., Lieut .-Col . H . J . Robinson P . P . G . R ., Major W .
H . Hopkins P . M . P . P . G . D . C , Major John P . Peacock , Capt . J . E . R . Hall , Lieut . J . N . Smith , Lieut . J . B . Powcall P . M ., Capt . W . H . Bradley , Capt . H . S . Hardy , Lieut . Geo . Heys , Lieut . J . N . Sidebotham , Major H . B . Moss , and others . Visitor ' :-Bro . Wm . Jas . JSash W . M . 321 P . P . G . S . Derbyshire .
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SHURMUR LODGE , No . 2374 . LOVERS of our beautiful ritual have always a Masonic treat in store whenever they are able to visit this young , but exceedingly flourishing Loage , because those at the head of affairs allow no one to take office but those who are able to prove their qualification in the Lodge of Instruction . Where such is the case the ceremonies must inevitably be rendered in a perfect manner , and we may fairly recommend Bro . William Shurmur ' s methods to the Brethren in general .
On the 15 th inst ., at the Royal Forest Hotel , Chmgford , there was rather a glut of work , for not only were there candidates for all three degrees , but it was also the occasion of the annual installation , so those present were able to witness the full ceremonial of the Craft . The Brethren were called for the early hour of two o ' clock , and shortly after that time Bro . James Speller W . M . opened the Lodge , and was supported by his Officers , while among those present during the meeting were Bros . William Shurmur P . Prov . G . T ., James Pinder P . Prov . G . T ., H . Dehane P . P . G . S . D ., J . R .
Johnson I . P . M . 2005 P . P . S . G . D ., F . Wood P . M . 1000 , Frederick Hughes P . M . 192 , B . Spurgeon W . M . 2501 , H . Wakefield W . M . 95 , D . Legg P . M . 1227 , J . F . Saunders W . M . 1507 , H . B . Pridmore W . M . 2418 , Robert Stebbings W . M . 2603 , S . C . Bateman S . W . 1707 , W . Lane S . D . 1644 , R . H . Nicholis J . W . 2573 , T . Allard 28 , P . O . Kynaston 1744 , R . M . H . Griffith 1677 , J . Naylor 813 , F . Budd 2472 , J . Islip 1270 , H . Ramsbofcham 2353 , George Ledson 73 , W . H . Aston 1507 , and a full muster of the members of the Lodge .
Bros . A . Collingwood-Hugb . es and S . Kerstein ( a member of the Ixion Lodge , No . 2501 ) were raised to the sublime degree ; Bro . Rueben Hale , Wm . Spensley Suffell and Edward Thomas Elder were passed as Craftsmen , while Messrs . B . Temple and Edward Johnson were initiated into the privileges of the Order , after approval .
The whole ot the ceremonies were rendered by Bro . Speller in a most perfect manner , and such a record might be deemed more than sufficient for any one , no matter how proficient a worker ; but they do not think that way down in Essex . Bro . Speller , with tireless energy , proceeded to crown his work by installing his successor , Bro . Charles Horton Bestow , and—may we say it—bestow upon him the reins of office for a spell o' twelve months .
The new Master having been saluted by the Brethren then proceeded to invest his Officers , as follow . Bros . S . C . Kaufman P . M . S . W ., Joseph Holland P . M . J . W ., Rev . W . H . Langhorne Chaplain , William Shurmur P . P . G . T . P . M ., & c . Treasurer , James ' Pinder P . P . G . T . P . M . Secretary , James Clarke Assistant Secretary , Percy H . W . Trickett S . D ., Walter Fortescue J . D ., Thomas H . Lloyd I . G ., William Gower P . M . D . C ., Stanley Wildash A . D . C ., J . F . Haskins P . P . G . O . Organist , J . R . Carter , M . Seigenberg , M . Bleick . J . Hamilton , J . C . Francis , and George Pizey Stewards , and John Ives P . M . Tyler .
Bro . Speller delivered the ancient addresses to the Master , Wardensj and Brethren with all due impressiveness , and was rewarded with the hearty approbation of the assembly . Upon the proposition of Bro . Shurmur the handsome sum of fifty guineas was unanimously voted to the Masonic Institution for Girls . The names of four candidates for initiation at the next meeting were given in ; and the W . M . having received the congratulations of the visiting Brethren , the Lodge was closed in harmony , and the company adjourned to the banquet room .
During the evening the Lodge jewel was presented to Bro . James Speller in acknowledgment of the splendid service he had rendered to the Lodge during his year of office , for which he suitably returned thanks . The very pleasant evening was enlivened by an excellent musical entertainment provided by Bro . Haskins . Bro . Charles Horton Bestow , who was born in December 1860 , at Hackney , has had a distinguished Masonic career . He was initiated in
September 1889 , in the Burdett Coutts Lodge , No . 1278 , and when the William Shurmur Lodge was promulgated , became one of the Founders . He has served the usual offices , with merit , and has attained his present proud position by the unanimous approval of the Brethren . He was advanced in the Royal Naval Mark Lodge , No . 239 , and of which he is the present W . M . He was exalted in the Shurmur Chapter , attached to his
Lodge , and is Scribe N . thereof . As a member of the outer circle of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , he takes great interest in the journal issued by them . He is Secretary to the Walthamstow Masonic Charities Association , and joint Secretary of the Walthamstow Lodge of Instruction . With such a record we may shortly oxpect to hear of his promotion to the rank of Provincial Grand Officer .
J J V LONGSIGHT LODGE , No . 2464 . rpHE third annual meeting and festival of St . John took place at the Club I House , Longsight , on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., Brother Wm . Gadd Worshipful Master . Bro . Alderman Lloyd Higginbottom , J . P ., S . W . was installed into the chair ' of K . S . by Bro . Councillor Thos . Uttley P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C . ( West Yks . ) ,
assisted by Bros . Councillor J . Phythian P . P . D . G . D . C . ( Ches . ) , F . W . Lean P . P . S . G . D ., Henry Grimshaw P . M . and W . Gadd . There were twenty-six Installed Masters present to witness this portion of the ceremony , which passed off very successfully . The address to the newly-installed W . M . was followed by the solo " Be thou faithful unto death , " admirably rendered by Bro . J . Robinson P . M . 1219 , and which was undeniably the choice piece in the whole of the singing .
The following is a list of Officers appointed for the ensuing year , all who were present being invested : —Bros . William Gadd I . P . M ., Henry Sheard S . W ., W . H . Wilson J . W ., E . H . Ritson S . D ., C . S . Cotton J . D ., F . Grammer I . G ., J . Phythian P . M . P . P . D . D . C . Secretary , Henry Wood Assist . Secretary , L . R . Entwisle Organist , G . H . Russell Treas ., Thos . Uttley P . M . D . C ., F . W . Lean P . M . P . P . S . G . D . Chaplain , Thomas Glynn , G . H . Russell , Charles Coatman , L . R . Entwisle , C . R . Edge , A . Kuit Stewards .
After Lodge business the Brethren , adjourned to Grimshaw s rooms , some short distance away , where a substantial banquet had been provided . Loyal and Masonic toasts were varied by songs , & c \ , rendered by a glee party . Many ^ excellent speeches were made , of the usual character , and we take that of Bro . Sheard S . W . as typical . In proposing the health of Bro . Gadd I . P . M . and the rest o £ the Past Masters , he said the former had just completed a successful year of office . By his courtesy and kindness ho had
endeared himself to all around him , and it muse therefore be a matter of congratulation to him to know that he had the hearty good wishes of every member of the Lodge . He had performed the various ceremonies in an excellent manner , thus maintaining the high , standard set up by his predecessors , which was no easy task , considering their recollections of work done by Bros . Uttley and Grimshaw , by whom , in conjunction with Bros . Phythian and Berry , he had been well supported , the latter having rendered yeoman service on behalf of the Lodge since its formation . With such a
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CRAFT : PROVINCIAL .
STAR IN THE EAST LODGE , No . 650 . THE anniversary meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Great Eastern Hotel , Harwich , on Tuesday , 13 th . inst ., when Bro . Rev . H . L . Norden was ' installed Worshipful Master lot the ensuing year by Bro . A . J . H . Ward the retiring W . M . The installation banquet , which followed , was admirably served in the handsome coffee room of the Great Eastern Hotel .
A very pleasing feature in the evening ' s proceedings was the presentation to Bro . A . J . H . Ward of an illuminated address , accompanied with a massive silver bowl , mounted on an ebony plinth . The wording of the address bears the sentiments of the subscribers as follows : —
" To W . BRO . A . J . H . WARD P . M . P . P . G . S . W . We , the undersigned , Past Masters , Wardens , JOffieers , and Brethren of Lodge Star in the East , No . 050 , Harwich , f id that wo cannot allow you to vacate the chair of our Lodge without an expression of our esteem and gratitude for the valuable services you have rendered to this Lodge for the
second time for the past eleven years , especially in regard to your indefatigable exertions in securing for us a Masonic Hall for our Lodge work , which was recently opened by our highly ";' esteemed B . W . P . G . M ., the * 'Earl of Warwick . Trusting that the G . A . O . l ' . U . may spare you for many years to labour with us in promoting the grand principles of the Craft . "
[ Here follow the names of the subscribers . ] The presentation was made by tho ^ Worshipful Master , and feelingly acknowledged by the recip ient . The illuminated address , which was designed by Bro . J . W . Start , was an artistic piece of work , containing
representations of the Borough Arms , Lodge jewel , Past Master ' s jewel , portraits of the presentation bowl , Great Eastern Railway Hotel , and Bro . Ward ' s residence at Dovercourt . The management of the presentation was in the efficient hands of Bro . M . L . Sanders , the energetic Secretary of the Lodge .
TRUTH LODGE , No . 1458 . A REGULAR meeting was held at the Mosley Hotel , Manchester , on Saturday , 3 rd inst ., Bro . W . H . Worsley W . M . Proceedings began at the hour of 4 p . m ., with a good attendance of members and visitors . After
the reading and confirmation of minutes , a ballot was taken for Mr . Robert Hope Brown jun ., who , in conjunction with Mr . Leonard J . W . Woodford , was desirous of becoming a member of the Craft . Both ceremonies were performed by the Worshipful Master in a very careful and perfect manner , the same being favourably commented upon by most of the Visitors .
A discussion on a notice of motion by Bro . Taylor J . W ., which had been adjourned from a previous meeting , resulted in a change of Lodge night from Saturday to Friday , the precise evening to be afterwards fixed . Lodge business over the Brethren adjourned to a substantial dinner , which was followed in turn by the social board , where Loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted and duly responded to .
The toast of the candidates was proposed by the Worshipful Master , who spoke in very flattering terms of Bros . Woodford and Brown , adding that he was sure they would do all in their power to promote the interests of Masonry , having paid great attention to its teachings . In this country and America ,
Freemasonry was a solemn Brotherhood all working with the same charitable object , that of looking after indigent members . By his remarks in this direction Bro . Woraley repudiated the idea , sometimes promulgated , that Freemasonry was a mere festive gathering . The candidates responded in capital speeches .
In reply to a subsequent toasc of his health , proposed by Brother J . A . Vincent P . M ., Bro . Worsley W . M . said that from the age of fourteen he had been compelled to rely upon himself , and in his efforts to do his best in the Lodge he hoped the Brethren would be satisfied . Although he had taken up other duties , he meant to be loyal to the Truth Lodge , and it would be his earnest desire to bring it to as high a position as any in the Province of East Lancashire .
Several Brethren referred in terms of very great praise to the valuable services which Bro . T . H . Hall P . M . had rendered to the Lodge as Secretary during a long period , which elicited a reply from the latter . Touching references were made to the enforced absence through sickness of Bro . A . Hebden P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C . D . C ., each speaker congratulating him upon his return to health and strength . Bro . Hebden replied , thanking the various speakers for their kind wishes , hoping at the same time that he might be spared to take a long and active part in the affairs of the Lodge .
Songs , & c , were rendered by Bros . Cooper S . W ., Alfred Hebden P . M ., Geo . Proudman P . M . 1013 , Bdward Eoberts P . M . 1459 , and Alex . Marr 1219 , the W . M . acting as accompanist in each case . Among others who were present , wo noticed Bros . J . J . Dean S . D ., Past Masters Archdale , Burgess , Leonard , Davies and Needle ; A . B . Coveney S . W . 2496 P . G . J . W ., J . Gamlin W . M . 2496 P . P . S . D ., W . J . Herring I . P . M . . 815 , E . Loebell I . P . M . 1161 , J . Scarratt P . M . 477 , W . J . Melling P . M . 2185 , W . D . Holbrook 1120 , and L . Kaufman 1798 .
CENTURION LODGE , No . 2322 . npHE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on JL Monday , 5 th inst ., Bro . Surg .-Capt . Arthur H . Smith W . M . being . supported by a good attendance of members . After the confirmation of minutes of the regular meeting of 3 rd February , and the emergency meetings
of 2 nd March , 30 th March , 5 th May , and 7 th September , the election of Officers took place , with the result that Bro . Major George Kershaw S . W . . was unanimously chosen as W . M .-elect , and Lieut .-Col . J . H . Clark , J . P ., P . P . G . D ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Auditors were also appointed .
Besides those already mentioned , we noticed the following were present , viz ., Bros . Major Fred Pratt I . P . M ., Capt . T . W . Ashworth J . W ., Capt . Jas . Andrew P . M . P . P . G . D . C , Col . John Eaton P . P . G . S . of W . P . P . G . Tr ., Major Jno . Heap P . M . P . P . G . D ., Lieut .-Col . H . J . Robinson P . P . G . R ., Major W .
H . Hopkins P . M . P . P . G . D . C , Major John P . Peacock , Capt . J . E . R . Hall , Lieut . J . N . Smith , Lieut . J . B . Powcall P . M ., Capt . W . H . Bradley , Capt . H . S . Hardy , Lieut . Geo . Heys , Lieut . J . N . Sidebotham , Major H . B . Moss , and others . Visitor ' :-Bro . Wm . Jas . JSash W . M . 321 P . P . G . S . Derbyshire .
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SHURMUR LODGE , No . 2374 . LOVERS of our beautiful ritual have always a Masonic treat in store whenever they are able to visit this young , but exceedingly flourishing Loage , because those at the head of affairs allow no one to take office but those who are able to prove their qualification in the Lodge of Instruction . Where such is the case the ceremonies must inevitably be rendered in a perfect manner , and we may fairly recommend Bro . William Shurmur ' s methods to the Brethren in general .
On the 15 th inst ., at the Royal Forest Hotel , Chmgford , there was rather a glut of work , for not only were there candidates for all three degrees , but it was also the occasion of the annual installation , so those present were able to witness the full ceremonial of the Craft . The Brethren were called for the early hour of two o ' clock , and shortly after that time Bro . James Speller W . M . opened the Lodge , and was supported by his Officers , while among those present during the meeting were Bros . William Shurmur P . Prov . G . T ., James Pinder P . Prov . G . T ., H . Dehane P . P . G . S . D ., J . R .
Johnson I . P . M . 2005 P . P . S . G . D ., F . Wood P . M . 1000 , Frederick Hughes P . M . 192 , B . Spurgeon W . M . 2501 , H . Wakefield W . M . 95 , D . Legg P . M . 1227 , J . F . Saunders W . M . 1507 , H . B . Pridmore W . M . 2418 , Robert Stebbings W . M . 2603 , S . C . Bateman S . W . 1707 , W . Lane S . D . 1644 , R . H . Nicholis J . W . 2573 , T . Allard 28 , P . O . Kynaston 1744 , R . M . H . Griffith 1677 , J . Naylor 813 , F . Budd 2472 , J . Islip 1270 , H . Ramsbofcham 2353 , George Ledson 73 , W . H . Aston 1507 , and a full muster of the members of the Lodge .
Bros . A . Collingwood-Hugb . es and S . Kerstein ( a member of the Ixion Lodge , No . 2501 ) were raised to the sublime degree ; Bro . Rueben Hale , Wm . Spensley Suffell and Edward Thomas Elder were passed as Craftsmen , while Messrs . B . Temple and Edward Johnson were initiated into the privileges of the Order , after approval .
The whole ot the ceremonies were rendered by Bro . Speller in a most perfect manner , and such a record might be deemed more than sufficient for any one , no matter how proficient a worker ; but they do not think that way down in Essex . Bro . Speller , with tireless energy , proceeded to crown his work by installing his successor , Bro . Charles Horton Bestow , and—may we say it—bestow upon him the reins of office for a spell o' twelve months .
The new Master having been saluted by the Brethren then proceeded to invest his Officers , as follow . Bros . S . C . Kaufman P . M . S . W ., Joseph Holland P . M . J . W ., Rev . W . H . Langhorne Chaplain , William Shurmur P . P . G . T . P . M ., & c . Treasurer , James ' Pinder P . P . G . T . P . M . Secretary , James Clarke Assistant Secretary , Percy H . W . Trickett S . D ., Walter Fortescue J . D ., Thomas H . Lloyd I . G ., William Gower P . M . D . C ., Stanley Wildash A . D . C ., J . F . Haskins P . P . G . O . Organist , J . R . Carter , M . Seigenberg , M . Bleick . J . Hamilton , J . C . Francis , and George Pizey Stewards , and John Ives P . M . Tyler .
Bro . Speller delivered the ancient addresses to the Master , Wardensj and Brethren with all due impressiveness , and was rewarded with the hearty approbation of the assembly . Upon the proposition of Bro . Shurmur the handsome sum of fifty guineas was unanimously voted to the Masonic Institution for Girls . The names of four candidates for initiation at the next meeting were given in ; and the W . M . having received the congratulations of the visiting Brethren , the Lodge was closed in harmony , and the company adjourned to the banquet room .
During the evening the Lodge jewel was presented to Bro . James Speller in acknowledgment of the splendid service he had rendered to the Lodge during his year of office , for which he suitably returned thanks . The very pleasant evening was enlivened by an excellent musical entertainment provided by Bro . Haskins . Bro . Charles Horton Bestow , who was born in December 1860 , at Hackney , has had a distinguished Masonic career . He was initiated in
September 1889 , in the Burdett Coutts Lodge , No . 1278 , and when the William Shurmur Lodge was promulgated , became one of the Founders . He has served the usual offices , with merit , and has attained his present proud position by the unanimous approval of the Brethren . He was advanced in the Royal Naval Mark Lodge , No . 239 , and of which he is the present W . M . He was exalted in the Shurmur Chapter , attached to his
Lodge , and is Scribe N . thereof . As a member of the outer circle of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge , he takes great interest in the journal issued by them . He is Secretary to the Walthamstow Masonic Charities Association , and joint Secretary of the Walthamstow Lodge of Instruction . With such a record we may shortly oxpect to hear of his promotion to the rank of Provincial Grand Officer .
J J V LONGSIGHT LODGE , No . 2464 . rpHE third annual meeting and festival of St . John took place at the Club I House , Longsight , on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., Brother Wm . Gadd Worshipful Master . Bro . Alderman Lloyd Higginbottom , J . P ., S . W . was installed into the chair ' of K . S . by Bro . Councillor Thos . Uttley P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C . ( West Yks . ) ,
assisted by Bros . Councillor J . Phythian P . P . D . G . D . C . ( Ches . ) , F . W . Lean P . P . S . G . D ., Henry Grimshaw P . M . and W . Gadd . There were twenty-six Installed Masters present to witness this portion of the ceremony , which passed off very successfully . The address to the newly-installed W . M . was followed by the solo " Be thou faithful unto death , " admirably rendered by Bro . J . Robinson P . M . 1219 , and which was undeniably the choice piece in the whole of the singing .
The following is a list of Officers appointed for the ensuing year , all who were present being invested : —Bros . William Gadd I . P . M ., Henry Sheard S . W ., W . H . Wilson J . W ., E . H . Ritson S . D ., C . S . Cotton J . D ., F . Grammer I . G ., J . Phythian P . M . P . P . D . D . C . Secretary , Henry Wood Assist . Secretary , L . R . Entwisle Organist , G . H . Russell Treas ., Thos . Uttley P . M . D . C ., F . W . Lean P . M . P . P . S . G . D . Chaplain , Thomas Glynn , G . H . Russell , Charles Coatman , L . R . Entwisle , C . R . Edge , A . Kuit Stewards .
After Lodge business the Brethren , adjourned to Grimshaw s rooms , some short distance away , where a substantial banquet had been provided . Loyal and Masonic toasts were varied by songs , & c \ , rendered by a glee party . Many ^ excellent speeches were made , of the usual character , and we take that of Bro . Sheard S . W . as typical . In proposing the health of Bro . Gadd I . P . M . and the rest o £ the Past Masters , he said the former had just completed a successful year of office . By his courtesy and kindness ho had
endeared himself to all around him , and it muse therefore be a matter of congratulation to him to know that he had the hearty good wishes of every member of the Lodge . He had performed the various ceremonies in an excellent manner , thus maintaining the high , standard set up by his predecessors , which was no easy task , considering their recollections of work done by Bros . Uttley and Grimshaw , by whom , in conjunction with Bros . Phythian and Berry , he had been well supported , the latter having rendered yeoman service on behalf of the Lodge since its formation . With such a