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St . Margaret's , and they might well say of their Bro . Bradbeer that he was a good Mason , whose Masonry was not confined within the four walla of the Lodge , but permeated his whole every-day life . The brethren wished heartily that a long and prosperous life lay before him , and that good wish was extended to the lady whom be had so recently made his helpmate . With these observations the
W . M . handed to Bro . Bradbeer a morocco-bound case of elegant silver dessert knives and forks , in the name of the brethren of St . Margaret ' s Lodge . Bro . Bradbeer's acknowledgment was brief , but fall of feeling . He had endeavoured , he said , to act np to the true spirit of Masonry , and he valued even more than their costly present the good feeling and « uod wishes that had been extended to
him by his brethren . Tbe Lodge was then re-opened , and the installation ceremony was very impressively conducted by Brother Walter Diver . The newly-et'cted W . M . proceeded to invest his Officers , as follow : —Bros . J . P . Smith I . P . M ., J . B . Blackraore Chaplain , J . W . Brooke S . W ., Kerry Rix J . W ., B . S . Bradbeer Treasurer , H . J . Easthaugh Seoretary , W . James S . D ., A . H .
Jackson J . D ., H . C . Pernn Organist , J . E . Cook Steward , F . G . Mayhew I . G ., John Symes Tyler . An adjournment was then made to the elegant banqueting hall , where a repast in every way worthy the occasion was served by Bro . J . Whaley . The tables were most artistically dressed , a wealth of art draperies , massive epergnes , which were laden with delicate blooms and luscious fruit , prettily
shaded lamps and elegant piandial furniture , combining to produce an effeot that was decidedly charming . The newly . installed W . M . presided , and be was inflnentially supported . At the close of the banquet the usual toasts , the Queen and the Craft , and the M . W . Grand Master of England H . R . H . the Prince of Wales were honoured with all the loyal enthusiasm that is characteristic of
Freemasonry , while the same remark may be applied to the next toast , the Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master , the Right Wor . Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Officers Present and Past . In giving the Provincial Grand Master , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and the Provincial Grand Officers , Bro . Kerry Rix paid a tribute of respect to Lord Henniker and the Rev . C . J . Martyn , and
to the whole of the Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge , on whose behalf Bros . F . S . Ellen and W . B . Cooper suitably replied . The I . P . M . mxt gave the Worshipful Master , expressing the confidence he felt that Bro . Ward would worthily fill the chair , and wishing him a happy and prosperous year of office . The toast having been accorded Masonio hononrs , the W . M . suitably returned thanks , assuring
his brethren that his best efforts wonld be at the service of his Lodge . The Installing Master was given by tbe W . M ., and suitably acknowledged by Bro . W . Diver . The health of Bro . J . P . Smith as I . P . M . was drunk amidst muoh enthusiasm , and in replying , he said that he had tried to fill tbe position of W . M . as worthily as those good Masons before him , and he felt , from their kind expressions ,
that he had not been unsuccessful . The toasts of tbe W . M . and Brethren of Unity Lodge , the Visitors , the Charities , and the Officers of tbe Lodge having been duly honoured , tbe Tyler ' s toast brought this portion of the programme to a olose . The harmony of the evening was contributed to by Bro . A . G . Notley , who gave a capital rendering of that fine nanticil song , " The Diver , " and Bro .
H . Bracey , whose " Tom Bowling" and "Tho Fountlin" were much enjoyed . Bro . C . T . Turner , in his usual happy Btyle , contributed "Nancy Leer" by speoial request , and was followed by Brother F . Smith , whose rich baritone voice was heard to advantage in " True till death , " while contributions by Bros . J . Whaley , A . H . Hunt , H . C . Perrin , E . C . Titcomb , Kerry Rix , and J . A . H . Warland wont to complete a highly successful , as well as enjoyable evening .
TRUTH LODGENo . 1458 ( MANCHESTER
THE annual installation andjFestival of St . John the Evangelist , in connection with this Lod gp , were held at tbe Wheatsheaf Hotel , High Street , on Saturday , 3 rd December , Bro . F . Hilton W . M . There were also present : —Bros . Wadsworth I . P . M ., Archdale 8 . W ., Burgess J . W ., Vincent P . M . Treasurer , Hall P . M . Seoretary , Shepherd S . D ., Hebden P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C . Dir . of Cers ., Worsley Organist :
Past Masters Caldwell P . P . G . S . B ., Needle , Needham and Carr ; Bros . Parkin , Cooper , Hirscb , G » . T . Lee , J . R . Lee , J . Hilton , Nield , Wood , and Bishop . Visitors—Bros . Thomas P . P . G . D ., J . W . Abbott P . P . G . D . C . 1030 , W . H . Collier P . P . G . P . Cheshiro , Marshall P . P . G . P . West Yorks , W . H . Peak P . G . D . C , Dnffin 1134 , Hughes 1219 , A lott
1 R 33 , Rigby 287 , W . Bee P . P . G . S , 1459 , Lloyd I . P . M . 1077 , Whittaker W . M . 681 , G . T . Lenard 1077 , Kenwortby 633 , Wild 314 , Ososki S . W . 704 , Morris 1565 , MacCullum 1993 , Macfarlane 1633 , Lnke 2363 , and Marsden 317 . Oar representative ( Bro . E . Roberts P . M . ) has famished us with the following particulars : —The Lodge was
opened shortly after two o'clock by the W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been rea I and confirmed , the brethren proceeded to ballot for two candidates who ware desirous of bpooming members of the Truth Lodge . The ballot was successful in both oases , and one of them ( Mr . Wei -a ) , who put in an appearance , w is
afterwards initiated by Bro . A . B » bden . Bro . Bishop , who expressed a wish to be passed to the second degree , answered the necessary questions , retired for requisite preparation , and npon his re-entry into the Lodge , was duly passed into the degree of a F . C . by Brothor Buckley Carr . A Board of Installed Masters was shortly
afterwards formed , Bro . F . Hilton W . M . ( Installing Master ) retaining the occupancy of the principal chair , Bro . A . Hebden assuming that of 8 . W ., and Bro . Robert Caldwell that of J . W . Bro . Jas . Arcbdoh : S . W ., W . M . eleot , was now presented to Bro . F . Hilton by the Installing Deacon ( Bro . Needham ) , to receive at his hands the
benefits of installation . To those who know Bro . Hilton and have seen bis Masonio working , it will only be necessary to say that his portion of the ceremony on this occasion was performed in that finished and masterly style whioh especially characterises everything whioh he undertakes , and a meed of praise must not be with-
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held from those who assisted him , viz .: —Bro . Needham . who delivered the address to the Master ; Bro . Hebden , who addressed the Wardens ; and Bro . Tom Wood , who pronounoad the exhortation to the brethren generally . All present were laudatory in their expressions of the way in which Bro . Hebden presented and explained the working tools of th « several decrees , and what in some essayist * is
almost so muoh nn intelligible jargon , he rendered with a preoision whioh was ab « olute ! y perfect . The W . M . having appointed his Officer- ' , the investiture was undertaken by Past Masters Hebden , Hall , Needham , aDd Buckley Cdrr . They were a * follow : —Br .. there Fred Hilton I . P . M ., H . L . Burgess S . W ., E . M . Shepherd J . W ., J . A . Vincent P . M . Treasurer , Buckley Carr P . M . Secretary , W . H . Worsley
S . D ., Geo . Thos . Lee J . D ., A . Hebden P . M . Dir . of Cars ., G . H . Bishop Organ st , T . P . Cooper I . G ., A . B . Taylor , L . Hirsoh , and J . J . Dean Steward p , and James llydo Tyler . Before dismissing tho subject of the Lodge , I shouid like to say a word with reference to the exertion * which B'o Hilton has put forth on its behalf . Withv < ry commendable pitience and zeal he has worked hard , having
in view its progross ; omitting no opportunity wbioh wonld conduce to this end , with the result that the Truth Lodge has undo rapid strides daring his term of office , and the name of Bro . Fred . Hilton has become a power in the Lodge . He has left a heritage of success : may those who follow him be infeoted with his extraordinary puissance . The banquet wbioh followed waa
served in the large commercial room of the hotel , and waa of that magnifioent description which would defy competitors of Bro . Tom Wood to excel , and indeed might tax all their efforts to equal . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts having been disposed of , Bro . Hilton I . P . M . proposed that of the Worehip ' nl Master in very appropriate terms , to which Bro . Archdale responded . The next toast wis that of the I . P . M . and Installing Master ( Brother Hilton ) , proposed by
the Worshipful Master , who fully justified all that the writer has said in a former paragraph . The W . M . took this opportunity of presenting to Bro . Hdton , on behalf of the Officors and members , a beautiful gold jewel in r * cognition of past services , which the I . P . M . acknowledged . Other toast * followed , the proceedings being varied with songs , & e ., from Bros . Thomas , J . D . Smith , Pollitt , and Cooper .
LODGE OF CONCORD , No . 1534 ( PRESTWICH )
THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at Chester Bonk , on Thursday , the 15 th inst . There were present—BroB . Norton S . W ., Midgloy J . W ., Thompson P . M . P . P . G . S . B . Treasurer , Wardle P . M . Secretary , Rogerson S . D ., Done J . D ., Ogden I . G ., Maxwell and W . A . Simons Stewards , Hilton I . P . M ., Mead P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Hothersall P . M . P . P . G . D . C .: Past Masters—Bennett , Walkden , S . F .
Simonc , B . Roberto ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , Allau , Summersgill , and ReM . V . sitor—Bro . Hollam J . W . 1055 . In the absence of the W . M ., through a bereavement , the Lodge was opened by Bro . Mead . After tha confirmation of tho minutes of the last regular meeting , Bn > . A here ^ nmmprsgill , who expressed a desire to be if
raised to the sublime do ^ r-o a 31 . M ., answered the nsual questions in a , most saus act ^ ry anil praiseworthy in » nut > r , and after having undergone the requisite preparation , wus duly raised by Brother Thompson , being assisted by Bro . S . F . Simons , who rendered tbe
traditional history and charge . At tho festive board which followed , tho usual toasts wero submitted and responded to , songs , Ac , wero given by Bro 3 . Norton , Wardle , Roberts , and the brothers Simons , a very pleasant eveoiog beiug passed .
ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No 1773 ( PENDLETON )
THE monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , the 16 t . h inst ., Bro . Thos . Threlfall W . M . There were also present Bros . J . L . Smith I . P . M , Thos . T . Sefton S . W ., Wm . Mosley J . W ., Saml . S-aiham P . M . P . P . G . T . Chaplain , Jas . Clough Seoretary , J . Clarkson S . D , Wm . Hardoastle P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Dir . of Cers ., Wm . Lambert I . G ., W . Allen Smith Steward , J . Harrop P . M . P . P . G . D .,
F . Townson P . M ., E . flolhud P . M ., E . Wintorbofton P . M ., Thomas Kay P . M ., Edward Roberts ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , Rd , Dnxbury P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., J . Handley , Richard Hilton , Walter H . Barrett , P . B . Uayden , Albert Flo ' . cher , J . S . Kitchen , Kobert Winst ^ nley , and Jno . Wnlker . Vieitor—Bro . Chas . Edward Borebank 170 and 47 . After tbe confirmation of the minutes , the Lodge was occupied with
business of a very important nature , amongst other matters being the presentation of Treasurer ' s report , acceptance of accounts for tho financial year just endod , notice of motion from Bro . J . Harrop with reference to finance , & c , the balloting for- two joining memb . rs , viz ., Bros . Albert Fletcner and J . S . Kitohen , and the passing of several resolutions . On the previous Tuesday , a recital of
Dickens' " Ctirit < tnme Carol" was given by Mr . John II-ir « voud , it popular Lancashire enrertainer . It was in aid of one of the M : isiinio Charities , ai d had b rn promoted and brought to so success-In an issue by the efforts of Bros . Townson and L'imbert that a snm of £ 30 , realised by the reoit . il , will be handed over to the institntiou in qucs'ioo . A resolution from t ^ e Albert Vie or L idjje bearing
ipon this rmttor was as foil > ws , having been parsed in auimously : — " That the brethren of the Albort Victor Lod gp , 1773 , in m eting assembled , beg to express their hearty thank 3 to Mr . John Harwood , who so kindly and generously gave a recital of the " Christma ! Carol , " in tbe Pondleton Town Hall , on the 13 th December 1892 , on hehalf of UeEist Lancashire Systematic Masonio Educational and
Benevolent Institution , by means of whioh the funds of that excellent institution will be greatly benefitted . " A heaity vote of thanks was also accorded to Bros . F . Townson P . M . aud W . Lambert I . G ., through whose in-ttriimeutality the recital was giveo , and to whose ener / ies and zeal so marked a success resulted . Tne ujual dinnar and social board followed . At the latter Bro . Clarkion played a verj
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Notices Of Meetings.
St . Margaret's , and they might well say of their Bro . Bradbeer that he was a good Mason , whose Masonry was not confined within the four walla of the Lodge , but permeated his whole every-day life . The brethren wished heartily that a long and prosperous life lay before him , and that good wish was extended to the lady whom be had so recently made his helpmate . With these observations the
W . M . handed to Bro . Bradbeer a morocco-bound case of elegant silver dessert knives and forks , in the name of the brethren of St . Margaret ' s Lodge . Bro . Bradbeer's acknowledgment was brief , but fall of feeling . He had endeavoured , he said , to act np to the true spirit of Masonry , and he valued even more than their costly present the good feeling and « uod wishes that had been extended to
him by his brethren . Tbe Lodge was then re-opened , and the installation ceremony was very impressively conducted by Brother Walter Diver . The newly-et'cted W . M . proceeded to invest his Officers , as follow : —Bros . J . P . Smith I . P . M ., J . B . Blackraore Chaplain , J . W . Brooke S . W ., Kerry Rix J . W ., B . S . Bradbeer Treasurer , H . J . Easthaugh Seoretary , W . James S . D ., A . H .
Jackson J . D ., H . C . Pernn Organist , J . E . Cook Steward , F . G . Mayhew I . G ., John Symes Tyler . An adjournment was then made to the elegant banqueting hall , where a repast in every way worthy the occasion was served by Bro . J . Whaley . The tables were most artistically dressed , a wealth of art draperies , massive epergnes , which were laden with delicate blooms and luscious fruit , prettily
shaded lamps and elegant piandial furniture , combining to produce an effeot that was decidedly charming . The newly . installed W . M . presided , and be was inflnentially supported . At the close of the banquet the usual toasts , the Queen and the Craft , and the M . W . Grand Master of England H . R . H . the Prince of Wales were honoured with all the loyal enthusiasm that is characteristic of
Freemasonry , while the same remark may be applied to the next toast , the Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master , the Right Wor . Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Officers Present and Past . In giving the Provincial Grand Master , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and the Provincial Grand Officers , Bro . Kerry Rix paid a tribute of respect to Lord Henniker and the Rev . C . J . Martyn , and
to the whole of the Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge , on whose behalf Bros . F . S . Ellen and W . B . Cooper suitably replied . The I . P . M . mxt gave the Worshipful Master , expressing the confidence he felt that Bro . Ward would worthily fill the chair , and wishing him a happy and prosperous year of office . The toast having been accorded Masonio hononrs , the W . M . suitably returned thanks , assuring
his brethren that his best efforts wonld be at the service of his Lodge . The Installing Master was given by tbe W . M ., and suitably acknowledged by Bro . W . Diver . The health of Bro . J . P . Smith as I . P . M . was drunk amidst muoh enthusiasm , and in replying , he said that he had tried to fill tbe position of W . M . as worthily as those good Masons before him , and he felt , from their kind expressions ,
that he had not been unsuccessful . The toasts of tbe W . M . and Brethren of Unity Lodge , the Visitors , the Charities , and the Officers of tbe Lodge having been duly honoured , tbe Tyler ' s toast brought this portion of the programme to a olose . The harmony of the evening was contributed to by Bro . A . G . Notley , who gave a capital rendering of that fine nanticil song , " The Diver , " and Bro .
H . Bracey , whose " Tom Bowling" and "Tho Fountlin" were much enjoyed . Bro . C . T . Turner , in his usual happy Btyle , contributed "Nancy Leer" by speoial request , and was followed by Brother F . Smith , whose rich baritone voice was heard to advantage in " True till death , " while contributions by Bros . J . Whaley , A . H . Hunt , H . C . Perrin , E . C . Titcomb , Kerry Rix , and J . A . H . Warland wont to complete a highly successful , as well as enjoyable evening .
TRUTH LODGENo . 1458 ( MANCHESTER
THE annual installation andjFestival of St . John the Evangelist , in connection with this Lod gp , were held at tbe Wheatsheaf Hotel , High Street , on Saturday , 3 rd December , Bro . F . Hilton W . M . There were also present : —Bros . Wadsworth I . P . M ., Archdale 8 . W ., Burgess J . W ., Vincent P . M . Treasurer , Hall P . M . Seoretary , Shepherd S . D ., Hebden P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C . Dir . of Cers ., Worsley Organist :
Past Masters Caldwell P . P . G . S . B ., Needle , Needham and Carr ; Bros . Parkin , Cooper , Hirscb , G » . T . Lee , J . R . Lee , J . Hilton , Nield , Wood , and Bishop . Visitors—Bros . Thomas P . P . G . D ., J . W . Abbott P . P . G . D . C . 1030 , W . H . Collier P . P . G . P . Cheshiro , Marshall P . P . G . P . West Yorks , W . H . Peak P . G . D . C , Dnffin 1134 , Hughes 1219 , A lott
1 R 33 , Rigby 287 , W . Bee P . P . G . S , 1459 , Lloyd I . P . M . 1077 , Whittaker W . M . 681 , G . T . Lenard 1077 , Kenwortby 633 , Wild 314 , Ososki S . W . 704 , Morris 1565 , MacCullum 1993 , Macfarlane 1633 , Lnke 2363 , and Marsden 317 . Oar representative ( Bro . E . Roberts P . M . ) has famished us with the following particulars : —The Lodge was
opened shortly after two o'clock by the W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting having been rea I and confirmed , the brethren proceeded to ballot for two candidates who ware desirous of bpooming members of the Truth Lodge . The ballot was successful in both oases , and one of them ( Mr . Wei -a ) , who put in an appearance , w is
afterwards initiated by Bro . A . B » bden . Bro . Bishop , who expressed a wish to be passed to the second degree , answered the necessary questions , retired for requisite preparation , and npon his re-entry into the Lodge , was duly passed into the degree of a F . C . by Brothor Buckley Carr . A Board of Installed Masters was shortly
afterwards formed , Bro . F . Hilton W . M . ( Installing Master ) retaining the occupancy of the principal chair , Bro . A . Hebden assuming that of 8 . W ., and Bro . Robert Caldwell that of J . W . Bro . Jas . Arcbdoh : S . W ., W . M . eleot , was now presented to Bro . F . Hilton by the Installing Deacon ( Bro . Needham ) , to receive at his hands the
benefits of installation . To those who know Bro . Hilton and have seen bis Masonio working , it will only be necessary to say that his portion of the ceremony on this occasion was performed in that finished and masterly style whioh especially characterises everything whioh he undertakes , and a meed of praise must not be with-
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held from those who assisted him , viz .: —Bro . Needham . who delivered the address to the Master ; Bro . Hebden , who addressed the Wardens ; and Bro . Tom Wood , who pronounoad the exhortation to the brethren generally . All present were laudatory in their expressions of the way in which Bro . Hebden presented and explained the working tools of th « several decrees , and what in some essayist * is
almost so muoh nn intelligible jargon , he rendered with a preoision whioh was ab « olute ! y perfect . The W . M . having appointed his Officer- ' , the investiture was undertaken by Past Masters Hebden , Hall , Needham , aDd Buckley Cdrr . They were a * follow : —Br .. there Fred Hilton I . P . M ., H . L . Burgess S . W ., E . M . Shepherd J . W ., J . A . Vincent P . M . Treasurer , Buckley Carr P . M . Secretary , W . H . Worsley
S . D ., Geo . Thos . Lee J . D ., A . Hebden P . M . Dir . of Cars ., G . H . Bishop Organ st , T . P . Cooper I . G ., A . B . Taylor , L . Hirsoh , and J . J . Dean Steward p , and James llydo Tyler . Before dismissing tho subject of the Lodge , I shouid like to say a word with reference to the exertion * which B'o Hilton has put forth on its behalf . Withv < ry commendable pitience and zeal he has worked hard , having
in view its progross ; omitting no opportunity wbioh wonld conduce to this end , with the result that the Truth Lodge has undo rapid strides daring his term of office , and the name of Bro . Fred . Hilton has become a power in the Lodge . He has left a heritage of success : may those who follow him be infeoted with his extraordinary puissance . The banquet wbioh followed waa
served in the large commercial room of the hotel , and waa of that magnifioent description which would defy competitors of Bro . Tom Wood to excel , and indeed might tax all their efforts to equal . The usual Loyal and Masonio toasts having been disposed of , Bro . Hilton I . P . M . proposed that of the Worehip ' nl Master in very appropriate terms , to which Bro . Archdale responded . The next toast wis that of the I . P . M . and Installing Master ( Brother Hilton ) , proposed by
the Worshipful Master , who fully justified all that the writer has said in a former paragraph . The W . M . took this opportunity of presenting to Bro . Hdton , on behalf of the Officors and members , a beautiful gold jewel in r * cognition of past services , which the I . P . M . acknowledged . Other toast * followed , the proceedings being varied with songs , & e ., from Bros . Thomas , J . D . Smith , Pollitt , and Cooper .
LODGE OF CONCORD , No . 1534 ( PRESTWICH )
THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at Chester Bonk , on Thursday , the 15 th inst . There were present—BroB . Norton S . W ., Midgloy J . W ., Thompson P . M . P . P . G . S . B . Treasurer , Wardle P . M . Secretary , Rogerson S . D ., Done J . D ., Ogden I . G ., Maxwell and W . A . Simons Stewards , Hilton I . P . M ., Mead P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Hothersall P . M . P . P . G . D . C .: Past Masters—Bennett , Walkden , S . F .
Simonc , B . Roberto ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , Allau , Summersgill , and ReM . V . sitor—Bro . Hollam J . W . 1055 . In the absence of the W . M ., through a bereavement , the Lodge was opened by Bro . Mead . After tha confirmation of tho minutes of the last regular meeting , Bn > . A here ^ nmmprsgill , who expressed a desire to be if
raised to the sublime do ^ r-o a 31 . M ., answered the nsual questions in a , most saus act ^ ry anil praiseworthy in » nut > r , and after having undergone the requisite preparation , wus duly raised by Brother Thompson , being assisted by Bro . S . F . Simons , who rendered tbe
traditional history and charge . At tho festive board which followed , tho usual toasts wero submitted and responded to , songs , Ac , wero given by Bro 3 . Norton , Wardle , Roberts , and the brothers Simons , a very pleasant eveoiog beiug passed .
ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No 1773 ( PENDLETON )
THE monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , the 16 t . h inst ., Bro . Thos . Threlfall W . M . There were also present Bros . J . L . Smith I . P . M , Thos . T . Sefton S . W ., Wm . Mosley J . W ., Saml . S-aiham P . M . P . P . G . T . Chaplain , Jas . Clough Seoretary , J . Clarkson S . D , Wm . Hardoastle P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Dir . of Cers ., Wm . Lambert I . G ., W . Allen Smith Steward , J . Harrop P . M . P . P . G . D .,
F . Townson P . M ., E . flolhud P . M ., E . Wintorbofton P . M ., Thomas Kay P . M ., Edward Roberts ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , Rd , Dnxbury P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., J . Handley , Richard Hilton , Walter H . Barrett , P . B . Uayden , Albert Flo ' . cher , J . S . Kitchen , Kobert Winst ^ nley , and Jno . Wnlker . Vieitor—Bro . Chas . Edward Borebank 170 and 47 . After tbe confirmation of the minutes , the Lodge was occupied with
business of a very important nature , amongst other matters being the presentation of Treasurer ' s report , acceptance of accounts for tho financial year just endod , notice of motion from Bro . J . Harrop with reference to finance , & c , the balloting for- two joining memb . rs , viz ., Bros . Albert Fletcner and J . S . Kitohen , and the passing of several resolutions . On the previous Tuesday , a recital of
Dickens' " Ctirit < tnme Carol" was given by Mr . John II-ir « voud , it popular Lancashire enrertainer . It was in aid of one of the M : isiinio Charities , ai d had b rn promoted and brought to so success-In an issue by the efforts of Bros . Townson and L'imbert that a snm of £ 30 , realised by the reoit . il , will be handed over to the institntiou in qucs'ioo . A resolution from t ^ e Albert Vie or L idjje bearing
ipon this rmttor was as foil > ws , having been parsed in auimously : — " That the brethren of the Albort Victor Lod gp , 1773 , in m eting assembled , beg to express their hearty thank 3 to Mr . John Harwood , who so kindly and generously gave a recital of the " Christma ! Carol , " in tbe Pondleton Town Hall , on the 13 th December 1892 , on hehalf of UeEist Lancashire Systematic Masonio Educational and
Benevolent Institution , by means of whioh the funds of that excellent institution will be greatly benefitted . " A heaity vote of thanks was also accorded to Bros . F . Townson P . M . aud W . Lambert I . G ., through whose in-ttriimeutality the recital was giveo , and to whose ener / ies and zeal so marked a success resulted . Tne ujual dinnar and social board followed . At the latter Bro . Clarkion played a verj