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Combermere Lodge, No. 605.
the brethren joining ia tho National Anthem . Toast , No . 2—H . R . H . tho Princo of Wales M . W . G . M ., tho Princess of Wales aud the rest of the Royal Family—was heartily received . Bro . McNearney was entrusted with toast No . 3 , when he , with a lengthy peroration eulogised the Pro Graud Master tho Earl of Carnarvon , and commended tho speech his Lordship had recently delivered with
reference to tho Craft , but which probably was little or not at all kuown to the majority of tho brethren preseut . The Company responded to the toast with Masonic honours . Bro . P . M . Shaw nest proposed tho health of tlio Prov . Grand Master Lord De Tabley , and tho Prov . Graud Officers Past and Present . In submitting this tcast Bro . Shaw was gratified to see the Prov . Grand Officers
who had honoured them with thoir presence that evening , be was pleased to know that tho Combermere Lodge possessed members who had received tho distinction of being called ou to represent them in Provincial Grand Lodgo . He felt that , as a Lodge , they wore entitled to thoso honours , and ho hoped that the Combermere would ever receivo that recognition in tho Province . Ho united
with tho toast the name of Bro . Lea . This brother thanked the members on behalf of himself and Prov . Grand Officers , but more particularly for their jnstly esteemed Prov . Grand Master , to whom Cheshire as a Provinco was so much indebted . Bro . Shaw assumed the gavel in order to propose toast No . 5 on the list , and in doing so said , he considered it the toast of the
eveniug ; the Queen , the Prince of Wales , the Pro G . Master , and the Prov . G . Master had been very properly proposed and heartily received . Tho toast ho now had to offer commended itself to all present , and in every Lodgo it , should be recoived with honour . Thero was no moro important post than that of Master of a Lodge . Every W . M . demands tho sympathy and
co-operation of tho brethren in order to enhanco the welfaro of a Lodge . Ho had the pleasure of seeing Bro . Gregory initiated , passed , and raised , and honestl j' believed—after au acquaintance of 25 years , during which time he had never heard anything against him—that no better man conld fill tin ' s important office , with more credit to himself and satisfaction to tho Lodgo than
the Brother whom they had that day dono themselves the credit of electing to preside over the Lodgo for tho coming year . Bro . Shaw predicted for the Lodge under tho ablo Mastership of Bro . Gregory a happy and prosperous year , therefore ho called upon them to drink his very good health , which was enthusiastically complied with , Bro . Mellor , who very ably carried out
the programme as D . C , calling for full Masonio Honours . At this stage Bro . Petty favoured the brothren with a song . Tho W . M . on rising to respond , said , in listoning to tho kind remarks of Bro . Shaw , and in noticing tho manner in which his remarks wero received by them all , lm was greatly moved . Years ago he placed himself undo ' tho guidance of a giiod brother , who had sinco gone to his long home .
From words that had dropped from him he was induced to become a Freemason . Ho conld stand thoro to-day and say , after this lapse of years , that although there had been some dark spots which had crossed the horizon of his Masonic career , yet he held the Institution in the highest esteem , and he held the teachings of Freemasonry to be good and blameless , He was certain , in following the principles
and precepts of the Order , ho should not , in his dealings with his fellow man , and especially with his brethren , fear there would appear any haudwriting on the wall to condemn him . Nothing would moro greatly please him than to give every satisfaction to tho Lodge for tho mark of high esteem it had shewn in placing him iu his exalted post . Every effort should be used to sink individuality iu the Lodge ,
and endeavour to promote thoso true Masonic principles which are so indispensable for tho harmonious working and welfaro of the members . He trusted , when he left the chair , they would be satisfied with his work , and would say—Well doue , good aud faithful brother . Bro . Lea P . P . G . Superintendent of Works proposed the health of the Installing Master . Ho had great pleasure in doing so ; he bore
testimony to Bro . Piatt ' s ability as an old , good , and hard-working Mason ; he felt sure they were all , as he was , highly delighted with the very able manner in which Bro . Piatt had performed the ceremony . The toast was drunk with Masonic honours . Bro . Piatt thanked the brethren for tho truly fratomal regard which at all times was accorded him . Ho exhorted them to cultivate a desire to work tbe
installation ceremony , although ho was happy at all times to render assistance to the Lodge and the Province . He was proud to see the progress of the Lodge , and its great prosperity . Bro . S . W ., by request of the W . M ., proposed tho health of the Past Masters ; in doing so he remarked ho felt they had done their duty , and anything ho might say would not ensure a more hearty reception to the toast than its
amportance demanded . Bro . Petty kindly favoured tho brethren with a song . Bro . Shaw , as the yonngesfc P . M ., in the absence of Bro . Staley , said that it was usually an accepted idea that P . M . 's should be put on tho shelf , but this Lodge had proved that the services of P . M . 's were valuable , and readily and ably tendered . He regretted that his engagements had prevented him from being at his post as
often as he desired , yet , with the best interests of the Lodge he closely identified himself . There was no Lodge so dear to him as the Combermere , and he held that—taken for all in all—there was no better Lodge in the Province . He would somo day devote himself to the service of any brother of the Lodge who would do him the honour of allowing him to act as Installing Master .
Bro . McNearney in returning thanks said he would like to accomplish the exceedingly responsible aud difficult task of installing a Blaster . Although he had not hitherto embarked on such a high mission , yet he bad the interest of the Lodge afc heart , aud all he could do for its welfare he would readily undertake . Ho was pleased to hear that the brethren appreciated the services of tho P . M . ' s . Bro . Lea P . P . G .
Snpt . Works also returned thanks ; his career with the Lodge was sat s actory to him ; when he left the chair it was at a time the Lodge Lad achieved a prosperous condition . Bro . Sillitoe P . P . G . J . D . followed to tho same purport , and was glad to say tho Lodgo was continuing in prosperity . The W . M ., in proposing the health of the Visitors . expressed his delight at ae . eiug so many present . He thanked
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them for their attendance , and trusted to havo tho renewed pleasure of seoiug them again . He united with the toast—which he called tiDon the brethren to honour most cordially—the names of Bros . . Skinner I . P . M . 1276 , Wright W . M . 786 , Bennett W . M . 477 , T . J . Luya 6 G 7 . The toast was heartily drunk , and Bro . Bennett on behalf of tho Mersey Lodge returned thanks . He expressed a very commendable
desire for the harmonious working of the Lodgo over which he presided and the Lodge which ho was pleased to bo with that evening . He trusted tho only rivalry which would distinguish them was , in every good work . He wonld be pleased to visit tho Combermere agaiu . Bro . Skiuuer on behalf of tho Warren Lodge , in an ample speech set forth tho many qualities of his Lodgo , aud he hoped for
the friendship and unity of the Combermere . Bro . Wright on behalf of tho Croxteth United Service Lodgo voturned thanks , not for tbe first timo ; ho had oxperionced their kind hospitality before . He bore testimony to the good understanding existing in the Lodge . He would have preferred if ho bad been allowed , ostrich-like , to bury hi 3 head in some obscure part of the Lodge room , in order to hear tho
opinions of somo more eloquent visitor . Bro . Luya on behalf of tho Alliance Lodge thauked his entertainers , and exteuded a hearty invitation to any brother who would favour tho Lodge of which he was a member with a visit . The W . M . next hononred the Officers by proposing their health ; in doing so , he trusted tho selection made by him would add to tho dignity and prosperity of tho Lodgo during the
coming year . Bro . Williams obliged with a song , aftor which Bro . S . W . returned thanks ; ho felt it an honour to occupy the post in his Mother Lodge . Bro . J . W . n ) so felt proud of tho post ho hold in the Lodge , as he loved it beyond any other . Bro . Secretary in thanking tho brethren for their kind expressions to him in the Lodge room , as well as in the recent toast , expressed tho gratification he felt in
promoting the best interests of the Lodge . In again accepting tho post ; of Secretary , ho did so with pleasure , and esteomed ifc an honour . Bro . S . D . felt very highly the honour conferred upon him by tho W . M . ; ho hoped by strict attention to discharge his duties to tho satisfaction of the Lodgo . He regretted he had not , by reason of his public engagements , attended Lodge a 3 often as he could havo
wished , yet , for tho future he would make evory effort to fulfil tho duties entrusted to him . Bro . J . D . said ho deemed it a high privilege to respond to tho toast so kindly given by the W . M . He valned the position of an Officer of this Lodgo , and was pleased the dignity had been conferred on him . He trusted that the confidence of tho brethren wonld not bo misplacod . Bro . S . S . next offered
a fevr remarks , and was followed by tho other officers . Tho W . M . now gavo Prosperity to the Cheshire Masonic Educational Institution , and tho other Masonic Charities , conpling with tho toast the name of tiro . Piatt . The to-. isfc was warmly received , and Bro . Piatt in reply pointed out , in a forciblo and matter-of-fact manner , that tho great Central Charities in London were not comprehended .
He showed that while London Masons subscribed two-thirds of the funds , the Provinces derived two-thirds of the benefits from these noble Institutions . He regretted so few Lodges did their duty to the Charities . He said the Cheshire Masouic Educational Institution was very dear to him ; it was very prosperous . They had a large fund , but tbe amount should be increased so as to make the interest on
invested capital meet any emergency . He adhered to the principle of educating those who required assistance , without the tinge of charity attached to it , whioh the Cheshire Masonic Educational Institution so admirably supplied . The ablo remarks of tho worthy brother were listened to with wrapt attention . The W . M ., in a most graceful and complimentary manner , proposed Success to the Masonio Press , aud accorded Bro . Davies a cordial tribute and hoartv greeting .
He had great pleasure in associating Bro . Davies' name with the toast . Bro . Davies , on behalf of THK FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE , congratulated the W . M . on the highly appreciative sentiments which actuated him to acknowledge the potency of the Press , and tendered his sincere thanks for the compliment . At the sound of tbe gavel , and by command of the W . M ., the Lodgo was called from refreshment to labour , and was closed in due and antient form .
Meeting Of Lodge Of Benevolence.
MEETING OF LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
' PHL regular monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was -L held ou Weduesday eveuiug at tho Freemasons' Hall . There wero present Bros . John Moxon Clabon President , Joshua Nunn Senior Vice-president , James Brett Junior Vice-president , John Hervey G . S ., H . G . Buss Assistant G . S ., W . Dodd , Thomas Cubitt P . G . P ., S . Rawson P . Dist . G . M . China , H . Bartletfc , W . H . Ferryman , W . J . Murlis , W . Maun , W . Maple , W . Christian , Charles Atkins , H .
Massey , Griffiths Smith , G . Britten , G . Bolton , G . Adamsou , A . G . Creak , A . Bartield , 11 , Perkins , G . Penn , W . F . Gompertz , A . C . Wylie , Rev . W . Tebbs , A . B . Baker , W . Stephens , C . Dairey , W . Payne , J . Shackcll , G . Read , R . Eve , E . Squirrell , C . A . W . Davis , G . L . Moore , K . 15 . Grahham , D . Nicholson , W . Russell , C . J . Cooke , J . A .
Hudson , E . White , F . Farwig , B . Ll . Swallow , A . Brookdon , C . Jolly , G . W . Saul , D . M . Belfrage , E . R . Shervill , S . Rosenthal , L . Coruelissen , aud ( J . B . Payne G . T . There wero thirty-sis uew cases on the list , and the brethren after sitting nearly four hours granted an aggregate amount of £ 970 .
7 Ior . Loiv . u- ' s OIXTXEST A . vu PILLS , — N ' one except tho uncommonly hardy can hope to escape continued , unsettle I , and unusually wet weather without some bod l , v discomfort or actual disease . Holloway ' s remedies have won a namo and fame previously unknown in modical science for 'heir ability of successfully contesting- with cods , co / gh . s , qiu ' nseys , rheumatism , mil neuralgia , 'fliis formidable list of . iimgorous and painful affections is
completely under the control of the . *( t inestimable . specifics : which , used according .:, their accumpanvini : directions , will soon mitigate the tortures , suppress all i ilamiu . itory tendencies , and secure the soundest health . The very moderate iirice charged for these never fa ling remedies , places thorn within the reach of the most humble sufferer , whoso ill-health by . producing poverty , exaggerated his personal pangs .
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Combermere Lodge, No. 605.
the brethren joining ia tho National Anthem . Toast , No . 2—H . R . H . tho Princo of Wales M . W . G . M ., tho Princess of Wales aud the rest of the Royal Family—was heartily received . Bro . McNearney was entrusted with toast No . 3 , when he , with a lengthy peroration eulogised the Pro Graud Master tho Earl of Carnarvon , and commended tho speech his Lordship had recently delivered with
reference to tho Craft , but which probably was little or not at all kuown to the majority of tho brethren preseut . The Company responded to the toast with Masonic honours . Bro . P . M . Shaw nest proposed tho health of tlio Prov . Grand Master Lord De Tabley , and tho Prov . Graud Officers Past and Present . In submitting this tcast Bro . Shaw was gratified to see the Prov . Grand Officers
who had honoured them with thoir presence that evening , be was pleased to know that tho Combermere Lodge possessed members who had received tho distinction of being called ou to represent them in Provincial Grand Lodgo . He felt that , as a Lodge , they wore entitled to thoso honours , and ho hoped that the Combermere would ever receivo that recognition in tho Province . Ho united
with tho toast the name of Bro . Lea . This brother thanked the members on behalf of himself and Prov . Grand Officers , but more particularly for their jnstly esteemed Prov . Grand Master , to whom Cheshire as a Provinco was so much indebted . Bro . Shaw assumed the gavel in order to propose toast No . 5 on the list , and in doing so said , he considered it the toast of the
eveniug ; the Queen , the Prince of Wales , the Pro G . Master , and the Prov . G . Master had been very properly proposed and heartily received . Tho toast ho now had to offer commended itself to all present , and in every Lodgo it , should be recoived with honour . Thero was no moro important post than that of Master of a Lodge . Every W . M . demands tho sympathy and
co-operation of tho brethren in order to enhanco the welfaro of a Lodge . Ho had the pleasure of seeing Bro . Gregory initiated , passed , and raised , and honestl j' believed—after au acquaintance of 25 years , during which time he had never heard anything against him—that no better man conld fill tin ' s important office , with more credit to himself and satisfaction to tho Lodgo than
the Brother whom they had that day dono themselves the credit of electing to preside over the Lodgo for tho coming year . Bro . Shaw predicted for the Lodge under tho ablo Mastership of Bro . Gregory a happy and prosperous year , therefore ho called upon them to drink his very good health , which was enthusiastically complied with , Bro . Mellor , who very ably carried out
the programme as D . C , calling for full Masonio Honours . At this stage Bro . Petty favoured the brothren with a song . Tho W . M . on rising to respond , said , in listoning to tho kind remarks of Bro . Shaw , and in noticing tho manner in which his remarks wero received by them all , lm was greatly moved . Years ago he placed himself undo ' tho guidance of a giiod brother , who had sinco gone to his long home .
From words that had dropped from him he was induced to become a Freemason . Ho conld stand thoro to-day and say , after this lapse of years , that although there had been some dark spots which had crossed the horizon of his Masonic career , yet he held the Institution in the highest esteem , and he held the teachings of Freemasonry to be good and blameless , He was certain , in following the principles
and precepts of the Order , ho should not , in his dealings with his fellow man , and especially with his brethren , fear there would appear any haudwriting on the wall to condemn him . Nothing would moro greatly please him than to give every satisfaction to tho Lodge for tho mark of high esteem it had shewn in placing him iu his exalted post . Every effort should be used to sink individuality iu the Lodge ,
and endeavour to promote thoso true Masonic principles which are so indispensable for tho harmonious working and welfaro of the members . He trusted , when he left the chair , they would be satisfied with his work , and would say—Well doue , good aud faithful brother . Bro . Lea P . P . G . Superintendent of Works proposed the health of the Installing Master . Ho had great pleasure in doing so ; he bore
testimony to Bro . Piatt ' s ability as an old , good , and hard-working Mason ; he felt sure they were all , as he was , highly delighted with the very able manner in which Bro . Piatt had performed the ceremony . The toast was drunk with Masonic honours . Bro . Piatt thanked the brethren for tho truly fratomal regard which at all times was accorded him . Ho exhorted them to cultivate a desire to work tbe
installation ceremony , although ho was happy at all times to render assistance to the Lodge and the Province . He was proud to see the progress of the Lodge , and its great prosperity . Bro . S . W ., by request of the W . M ., proposed tho health of the Past Masters ; in doing so he remarked ho felt they had done their duty , and anything ho might say would not ensure a more hearty reception to the toast than its
amportance demanded . Bro . Petty kindly favoured tho brethren with a song . Bro . Shaw , as the yonngesfc P . M ., in the absence of Bro . Staley , said that it was usually an accepted idea that P . M . 's should be put on tho shelf , but this Lodge had proved that the services of P . M . 's were valuable , and readily and ably tendered . He regretted that his engagements had prevented him from being at his post as
often as he desired , yet , with the best interests of the Lodge he closely identified himself . There was no Lodge so dear to him as the Combermere , and he held that—taken for all in all—there was no better Lodge in the Province . He would somo day devote himself to the service of any brother of the Lodge who would do him the honour of allowing him to act as Installing Master .
Bro . McNearney in returning thanks said he would like to accomplish the exceedingly responsible aud difficult task of installing a Blaster . Although he had not hitherto embarked on such a high mission , yet he bad the interest of the Lodge afc heart , aud all he could do for its welfare he would readily undertake . Ho was pleased to hear that the brethren appreciated the services of tho P . M . ' s . Bro . Lea P . P . G .
Snpt . Works also returned thanks ; his career with the Lodge was sat s actory to him ; when he left the chair it was at a time the Lodge Lad achieved a prosperous condition . Bro . Sillitoe P . P . G . J . D . followed to tho same purport , and was glad to say tho Lodgo was continuing in prosperity . The W . M ., in proposing the health of the Visitors . expressed his delight at ae . eiug so many present . He thanked
Combermere Lodge, No. 605.
them for their attendance , and trusted to havo tho renewed pleasure of seoiug them again . He united with the toast—which he called tiDon the brethren to honour most cordially—the names of Bros . . Skinner I . P . M . 1276 , Wright W . M . 786 , Bennett W . M . 477 , T . J . Luya 6 G 7 . The toast was heartily drunk , and Bro . Bennett on behalf of tho Mersey Lodge returned thanks . He expressed a very commendable
desire for the harmonious working of the Lodgo over which he presided and the Lodge which ho was pleased to bo with that evening . He trusted tho only rivalry which would distinguish them was , in every good work . He wonld be pleased to visit tho Combermere agaiu . Bro . Skiuuer on behalf of tho Warren Lodge , in an ample speech set forth tho many qualities of his Lodgo , aud he hoped for
the friendship and unity of the Combermere . Bro . Wright on behalf of tho Croxteth United Service Lodgo voturned thanks , not for tbe first timo ; ho had oxperionced their kind hospitality before . He bore testimony to the good understanding existing in the Lodge . He would have preferred if ho bad been allowed , ostrich-like , to bury hi 3 head in some obscure part of the Lodge room , in order to hear tho
opinions of somo more eloquent visitor . Bro . Luya on behalf of tho Alliance Lodge thauked his entertainers , and exteuded a hearty invitation to any brother who would favour tho Lodge of which he was a member with a visit . The W . M . next hononred the Officers by proposing their health ; in doing so , he trusted tho selection made by him would add to tho dignity and prosperity of tho Lodgo during the
coming year . Bro . Williams obliged with a song , aftor which Bro . S . W . returned thanks ; ho felt it an honour to occupy the post in his Mother Lodge . Bro . J . W . n ) so felt proud of tho post ho hold in the Lodge , as he loved it beyond any other . Bro . Secretary in thanking tho brethren for their kind expressions to him in the Lodge room , as well as in the recent toast , expressed tho gratification he felt in
promoting the best interests of the Lodge . In again accepting tho post ; of Secretary , ho did so with pleasure , and esteomed ifc an honour . Bro . S . D . felt very highly the honour conferred upon him by tho W . M . ; ho hoped by strict attention to discharge his duties to tho satisfaction of the Lodgo . He regretted he had not , by reason of his public engagements , attended Lodge a 3 often as he could havo
wished , yet , for tho future he would make evory effort to fulfil tho duties entrusted to him . Bro . J . D . said ho deemed it a high privilege to respond to tho toast so kindly given by the W . M . He valned the position of an Officer of this Lodgo , and was pleased the dignity had been conferred on him . He trusted that the confidence of tho brethren wonld not bo misplacod . Bro . S . S . next offered
a fevr remarks , and was followed by tho other officers . Tho W . M . now gavo Prosperity to the Cheshire Masonic Educational Institution , and tho other Masonic Charities , conpling with tho toast the name of tiro . Piatt . The to-. isfc was warmly received , and Bro . Piatt in reply pointed out , in a forciblo and matter-of-fact manner , that tho great Central Charities in London were not comprehended .
He showed that while London Masons subscribed two-thirds of the funds , the Provinces derived two-thirds of the benefits from these noble Institutions . He regretted so few Lodges did their duty to the Charities . He said the Cheshire Masouic Educational Institution was very dear to him ; it was very prosperous . They had a large fund , but tbe amount should be increased so as to make the interest on
invested capital meet any emergency . He adhered to the principle of educating those who required assistance , without the tinge of charity attached to it , whioh the Cheshire Masonic Educational Institution so admirably supplied . The ablo remarks of tho worthy brother were listened to with wrapt attention . The W . M ., in a most graceful and complimentary manner , proposed Success to the Masonio Press , aud accorded Bro . Davies a cordial tribute and hoartv greeting .
He had great pleasure in associating Bro . Davies' name with the toast . Bro . Davies , on behalf of THK FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE , congratulated the W . M . on the highly appreciative sentiments which actuated him to acknowledge the potency of the Press , and tendered his sincere thanks for the compliment . At the sound of tbe gavel , and by command of the W . M ., the Lodgo was called from refreshment to labour , and was closed in due and antient form .
Meeting Of Lodge Of Benevolence.
MEETING OF LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
' PHL regular monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was -L held ou Weduesday eveuiug at tho Freemasons' Hall . There wero present Bros . John Moxon Clabon President , Joshua Nunn Senior Vice-president , James Brett Junior Vice-president , John Hervey G . S ., H . G . Buss Assistant G . S ., W . Dodd , Thomas Cubitt P . G . P ., S . Rawson P . Dist . G . M . China , H . Bartletfc , W . H . Ferryman , W . J . Murlis , W . Maun , W . Maple , W . Christian , Charles Atkins , H .
Massey , Griffiths Smith , G . Britten , G . Bolton , G . Adamsou , A . G . Creak , A . Bartield , 11 , Perkins , G . Penn , W . F . Gompertz , A . C . Wylie , Rev . W . Tebbs , A . B . Baker , W . Stephens , C . Dairey , W . Payne , J . Shackcll , G . Read , R . Eve , E . Squirrell , C . A . W . Davis , G . L . Moore , K . 15 . Grahham , D . Nicholson , W . Russell , C . J . Cooke , J . A .
Hudson , E . White , F . Farwig , B . Ll . Swallow , A . Brookdon , C . Jolly , G . W . Saul , D . M . Belfrage , E . R . Shervill , S . Rosenthal , L . Coruelissen , aud ( J . B . Payne G . T . There wero thirty-sis uew cases on the list , and the brethren after sitting nearly four hours granted an aggregate amount of £ 970 .
7 Ior . Loiv . u- ' s OIXTXEST A . vu PILLS , — N ' one except tho uncommonly hardy can hope to escape continued , unsettle I , and unusually wet weather without some bod l , v discomfort or actual disease . Holloway ' s remedies have won a namo and fame previously unknown in modical science for 'heir ability of successfully contesting- with cods , co / gh . s , qiu ' nseys , rheumatism , mil neuralgia , 'fliis formidable list of . iimgorous and painful affections is
completely under the control of the . *( t inestimable . specifics : which , used according .:, their accumpanvini : directions , will soon mitigate the tortures , suppress all i ilamiu . itory tendencies , and secure the soundest health . The very moderate iirice charged for these never fa ling remedies , places thorn within the reach of the most humble sufferer , whoso ill-health by . producing poverty , exaggerated his personal pangs .