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Installation Of Col. Stirling As P.G.M. Of Perthshire West.
INSTALLATION OF COL . STIRLING AS P . G . M . OF PERTHSHIRE WEST .
ON the 10 th inst ., Bro . Col . Stirling of Kippondavie was installed as Provincial Graud Master of Petthshire West by the Most Worshipful tho Grand Master Mason of Scotland Bro . tho Right Hon . the Earl of Haddington . Tho ceremony took place within tha Lodge-room of No . 9 Dunblane , the neatest and perhaps tho best appointed Masonio hall in the connty . The whole of tho Lodges of the Province , and representative . from East Perthshire , Stirlingshire ,
Forfarshire , and Glasgow to the number of 130 were presont . The Marquis of Breadalbane , Provincial Grand Master of Perthshira East , took part in the proceedings , this being hia first public appearance after his long illness . Among othera were : —Bros . Sir Alexander Muir Mackenzie , Bart ., Sir Jainea Buchanan of Craigend , R . F . Shaw Stewart , Homo Graham Sterling jun . cf Strowan , J . it '
Martin of Auchendennan , Hugh Wallace of Clonciird , James Berry P . G . M . of Forfarshire , Colonel Campbell Pertb , Elliott of Wolfbe , D . Murray Lyon Grand Secretary , G . Christie G . D . of Ceremonies , the Rov . W . HaU Grand Chaplain , George Dobbie Grand Bard , Graham P . G . M . of Glasgow Province , Jamea Watt SherifF-Clerk Depute , and M'Naughton Stationmaeter Dunblane , C . Murray Stewart , and
Lionel Pleignier Conservative Organising Secretaries of East and West Perthshire , T . Chalmers , T . Hunter , J . A . Stevenson , and Leig h , ton Perth , Provost Macgregor , B . Clement solicitor CrieJI , Rev . T . Marshal ) , J . M'Nanghton , J . Swan , J . Wallace , J . Murray Dunkeld , & o . The Provincial Grand Lodi ^ o of Perthshire West having been opened in the first degree , the Offioe-Bearara of Grand Lodge to tho number
of about twenty were received with Masonio honours , and Bro . the Earl of Haddington took the ohair . Tho commission in favour of Bro . Colonel Stirling Provincial Grand Master elect having been laid on the table , and ho having signified his assent to the charges and regulations of the Grand Lodge , whioh were read , and taken the oath defideli , waa conducted to the left hand of the Grand Master ,
who invested him with insignia of office . The commissioned Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Bros . Sir Alexander Muir Mackenzie P . G . D . Master ; Provost Macgregor Substitute Master ; Joseph Losdale , of Hillside , Callander S . W . ; J . Murray Dunkeld J . W . ; James Watt Dunblane Secretary , took the oath and were invested with the insignia of their offices . Thereafter the Grand Master of Scotland
addressed Bro . Colonel Stirling and brethren , and Bro . Col . Stirling returned thanks . The Lodge having been olosed in due and ancient form , the brethren proceeded to the Victoria Hall , where they were entertained at dinner by the newly . installed Prov . Grand Master . Bro . Col . Stirling presided , and the croupiers were Provost Macgregor , Broa . J . Loxdale ( Callandar and J . Murray Dunkeld . Apologies for
absence were intimated from Lord Saltonn , Col . Homo Drummond , of Blair-Drummond , Sheriff Grahame , Sir J . S . Maxwell , Mr . W . Dunn , R . W . M . Tay , and Lyon , No . 276 , and others . In drinking the loyal toasts , which were proposed from the chair , a special cheer was given for the Duke of Clarence and his bride . Lieutenant Graham , Stirling , and the Chairman replied for " The Navy , Army , and Reserve
Forces , " which was given by Provost Macgregor . The Chairman , in giving the Grand Lodge of Scotland , said that Masons in the Province of West Perthshire must feel it a very great honour that the first public act performed by their new Grand Master was to come there and instal him as Provincial Grand Master . Grand Lodge had for many years pass been rnled by a moac worthy brother—one who
commanded the respect and the esteem of Freemasons throughout , Scotland . The Earl of Haddington thanked the brethren for the kindly reception thoy had accorded to him . In electing Colonel Stirling as Provincial Grand Master , West Perthshire had put the right man in the right place . In reminding brethren iu the Province of their duty as Masons and as individuals , he asked thum above all
never to forget the Great Head , Him whom the builders rejected , and who was now the chief corner stone . The Chairman proposed iho Members of the Grand Lodge Deputation , and coupled the toast with the name of . Mr . R . Shaw Stewart , who replied . Tbe Earl of Haddington next gave the Provincial Grand Lodge of Perthshire West , which , he said , was not only one of tho most important , but
one of the most ancient in Scotland . Lodgo No . 9 had written records from the year 1695 , and it must occur to any thinking man that an Order with records during snob a long period must have a solid fonndation . There were nine Lodges in the Province , one of which had recently been revived . Their Provincial Grand Master wonld take an interest and pride in all that concerned the Lodge .
Colonel Stirling , who was received with applause , in the course of his reply , said that any success he had achieved in Masonry had been throngh hia singular good fortune in securing most ablo and trusted advisers . He trusted that the good fortune whioh had followed him in hia mother Lodge might follow him aa Provincial Grand Master Sir Alexander Muir Mackenzie proposed Provincial Grand Masters
present , and Bro . Graham , Glasgow , responded . The newly appointed Provincial Grand Office Bearers waa given by Bro . Martin , and Sir Alexander Muir Mackenzie replied . The Marquis of Brcadalbnno waa most cordially greeted when ho roso to propose the Daughter Lodges of West Perthshire—a toast for which the Right Worshipfnl Masters of the different Lodges in tho Province responded . The
Visiting Brethren wns proposed from the chair , and Bro . T . Hunter Past Master of Lodgo No . 3 ( Scoon and Pertb ) , replied . Bro . James Watt replied for the Provincial Secretary , which was proposed b y the Earl of Haddington . Dnring the evening songa were sung by members of the company , aud the proceedings , which were most enjoyable throughout , closed shortly before eleven o ' clock .
The brethren of Fort Mark Lodge , No . 206 . , held their annual meeting on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., when Brother Sholto Henry Hare , W . M . of Sincerity Mark Lodge , No . 25 , P . G . Steward of Devon , and P . G . J . D . of Cornwall , was elected W . M . for the year 1892 . The installation will take place in March ,
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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
ST . MARTIN'S LODGE , Nc . 08 . ON Thursday , the 17 th inst ., the members celebrated the Festival of St . John , and installed aa Worship ful Master for tho year Bro . Mason . The retiring W . M . ( Bro . Garner ) performed the ceremony , and the new President invested aa hia Olficera fur the year Bros . Scarratt S . W ., Boulton J . W ., Rev . L . C . A . Edg-. worth
Chaplain , Dain Treasnrer , Pedley Secretary , Birch S . D ., Wilkin ton J . D ., Weston Dir . of Cers ., Davia Organist , Owen I . G ., Gill and Crict blow Stewards , Boardtnan Tyler . A Past Master's jowel waa presented to Bro . Piersou , in recognition of his services to the Lodge . The annual banquet waa afterwards held at tho Leopard Hotol .
LODGE OF HOPE , No . 302 . ON tho Wth inst . there was a very large and representative gathering of members of the Craft at tho Masonio Hall , Darley-street , Bradford , ou the occasion of the installation of Bro . Ingleby aa Worshipful Master . Amongst the brethren present waa the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire ( Bro . Smith
P . G . D . ) , with several Provincial Grand Officers . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Gott P . M ., assisted by tho Deputy Provincial Grand Master . After taking the ohair , the Worahipful Master invested the following aa hia Officera for the year : — Bros . Hodgson I . P . M ., Jenkinson S . W ., Pallia J . W ., Flynn P . M .
Chaplain , Pettinger Treasurer , Marten Secretary , Coite . S . D ., Thwaites J . D ., Nicholson P . M . 1034 Organist , Pioklea Dir . of Cers . Crocker IG ., Beanland , Tyler , Hill S ., Knight P . M . Charity Steward Aftor concluding the business of the Lodge the brethren celebrated the Festival of St . John the Evangelist .
PERFECT FRIENDSHIP LODGE , No . 376 . THE anniversary meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , 16 th inst ., when Bro . Monteith waa inatalled Wor . ship ful Master for the enauing year . The installation ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . Younger , after which the W . M . invested the following Officera for the year : —Bros . Leach I . P . M ., Thwaites S . W ., Turner J . W ., Rev . L . D . Kenyon-Stow Chaplain ,
Mills Treasnrer , Sydney Secretary , Spalding S . D ., Tibbenham J . D ., Annesa Dir . of Cera ., Tunuier I . G ., Bird jnn . Senior Steward , Fraser Jnn . Steward , Oxborrow and Kerridge jun . Assistant Stewards , Gould Tyler . At the banquet whioh was subsequently held
65 brethren eat down , and the usual toast list was gone throngh , the toast of the W . M . ( Bro . Monteith ) being proposed by Bro . Leach , and acknowledged by the W . M ., in an appropriate speech , in whioh he assured the brethren that he would discharge the duties of the position to the best of his ability .
WAVENEY LODGE , No . 929 . rpHE brethren celebrated thoir annual Festival on Wednesday , X 2 nd in . t ., at the King ' s Hear ! , D-ngay . Tho Lo ^ s > vns opened by tho retiring Master Brc . Martin . Bro . Sales v . * as instated as Master for th- - * ensuing voar , tho ' -n-onioin- being performed by Bro . Walesby P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Tho W . jf . invested tho folio'ving Officers -. —Bros . Martin I . P . M ., Witakor S . W ., Feitham . T . W ., Walesby
Secretary , Chase S . D ., Mnltcnger J . D ., Jj ' oalgor I . G ., Norman Tyler . The Lodgo having beon duly olosod , thu brtitbron adjourned to the dining ruoni f . fc th' Hotol , wheru a capital diauor lullowed and a uleasttut evening was spent .
SINCERITY LODGE , He . 1019 . ON Wednesday , tho 16 th inst ., Bro . Barron Kilwor , president of tho Yorkshire Rugby Football Union was installed . Tho proceedings took placo at tho Masonio Hall , Zetland Street , Wakefield , when tho Worshipful Master invested his Officer ,, as follow : —Bros . Haley I . P . M ., Simp-on Treasurer , Sheard S . W ., Hall J . W ., Plewa Secretary , Whiteley S . D ., Saville J . D ., White LO ., Banks Organist ,
Stephenson D . C , and Gillct Tyler . After tho ceremony tho now Worshipful Master entertained about s-vonty brethren to a sumptuous dinner . Tlio company ir eluded brethren and gentlemen well-known in tho football world from various parts of tho county . Amongst the comouny present wero Bro » . Dr . Spark of Leeds ' ,
Newsomo of Dowsbury , Kirkham Worshipful Muster of tho She-Hold Lodge , and Spink , Jenkinson , and Miles of Bradford . After dinner various ! Local aud Masonic toasts wero honoured , the speeches being interspersed with vocal and instrumental music . A moat enjoyable evening was spont .
ZETLAND LODGE , No . 1071 . THE annnal banqrtat was hold on the 9 th insfc ., at Bro . Bray ' s , Commercial Hotel , S . ' . tsv-fh . Tho W . M . Bro . Lander presided . He waa supported bv his O'lioers . Anionfj tho visiting brethren wero Bros . Whito P . P . G . S . Works , Pearce ' 1136 , Davies P . P . G . S . Works , Watson P . P . G . D . C , Leonard and Elliott 1212 . A Pa _ t
Master ' , jewel was presented to the retiring Past Master , with tha inscription , "Presented by the mecabsn of Zetland Lodge , Cornwall , to Bro . Thomas Shaddock P . M ., in appreciation o : hia M-i-iv . iio worth nnd talont , 7 th Decamber 1891 . Tho pro-ientstion was mado by Bro , Vospgr . The uanal Loyal and Masoniotoaata wore givan and repli . 3
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Installation Of Col. Stirling As P.G.M. Of Perthshire West.
INSTALLATION OF COL . STIRLING AS P . G . M . OF PERTHSHIRE WEST .
ON the 10 th inst ., Bro . Col . Stirling of Kippondavie was installed as Provincial Graud Master of Petthshire West by the Most Worshipful tho Grand Master Mason of Scotland Bro . tho Right Hon . the Earl of Haddington . Tho ceremony took place within tha Lodge-room of No . 9 Dunblane , the neatest and perhaps tho best appointed Masonio hall in the connty . The whole of tho Lodges of the Province , and representative . from East Perthshire , Stirlingshire ,
Forfarshire , and Glasgow to the number of 130 were presont . The Marquis of Breadalbane , Provincial Grand Master of Perthshira East , took part in the proceedings , this being hia first public appearance after his long illness . Among othera were : —Bros . Sir Alexander Muir Mackenzie , Bart ., Sir Jainea Buchanan of Craigend , R . F . Shaw Stewart , Homo Graham Sterling jun . cf Strowan , J . it '
Martin of Auchendennan , Hugh Wallace of Clonciird , James Berry P . G . M . of Forfarshire , Colonel Campbell Pertb , Elliott of Wolfbe , D . Murray Lyon Grand Secretary , G . Christie G . D . of Ceremonies , the Rov . W . HaU Grand Chaplain , George Dobbie Grand Bard , Graham P . G . M . of Glasgow Province , Jamea Watt SherifF-Clerk Depute , and M'Naughton Stationmaeter Dunblane , C . Murray Stewart , and
Lionel Pleignier Conservative Organising Secretaries of East and West Perthshire , T . Chalmers , T . Hunter , J . A . Stevenson , and Leig h , ton Perth , Provost Macgregor , B . Clement solicitor CrieJI , Rev . T . Marshal ) , J . M'Nanghton , J . Swan , J . Wallace , J . Murray Dunkeld , & o . The Provincial Grand Lodi ^ o of Perthshire West having been opened in the first degree , the Offioe-Bearara of Grand Lodge to tho number
of about twenty were received with Masonio honours , and Bro . the Earl of Haddington took the ohair . Tho commission in favour of Bro . Colonel Stirling Provincial Grand Master elect having been laid on the table , and ho having signified his assent to the charges and regulations of the Grand Lodge , whioh were read , and taken the oath defideli , waa conducted to the left hand of the Grand Master ,
who invested him with insignia of office . The commissioned Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Bros . Sir Alexander Muir Mackenzie P . G . D . Master ; Provost Macgregor Substitute Master ; Joseph Losdale , of Hillside , Callander S . W . ; J . Murray Dunkeld J . W . ; James Watt Dunblane Secretary , took the oath and were invested with the insignia of their offices . Thereafter the Grand Master of Scotland
addressed Bro . Colonel Stirling and brethren , and Bro . Col . Stirling returned thanks . The Lodge having been olosed in due and ancient form , the brethren proceeded to the Victoria Hall , where they were entertained at dinner by the newly . installed Prov . Grand Master . Bro . Col . Stirling presided , and the croupiers were Provost Macgregor , Broa . J . Loxdale ( Callandar and J . Murray Dunkeld . Apologies for
absence were intimated from Lord Saltonn , Col . Homo Drummond , of Blair-Drummond , Sheriff Grahame , Sir J . S . Maxwell , Mr . W . Dunn , R . W . M . Tay , and Lyon , No . 276 , and others . In drinking the loyal toasts , which were proposed from the chair , a special cheer was given for the Duke of Clarence and his bride . Lieutenant Graham , Stirling , and the Chairman replied for " The Navy , Army , and Reserve
Forces , " which was given by Provost Macgregor . The Chairman , in giving the Grand Lodge of Scotland , said that Masons in the Province of West Perthshire must feel it a very great honour that the first public act performed by their new Grand Master was to come there and instal him as Provincial Grand Master . Grand Lodge had for many years pass been rnled by a moac worthy brother—one who
commanded the respect and the esteem of Freemasons throughout , Scotland . The Earl of Haddington thanked the brethren for the kindly reception thoy had accorded to him . In electing Colonel Stirling as Provincial Grand Master , West Perthshire had put the right man in the right place . In reminding brethren iu the Province of their duty as Masons and as individuals , he asked thum above all
never to forget the Great Head , Him whom the builders rejected , and who was now the chief corner stone . The Chairman proposed iho Members of the Grand Lodge Deputation , and coupled the toast with the name of . Mr . R . Shaw Stewart , who replied . Tbe Earl of Haddington next gave the Provincial Grand Lodge of Perthshire West , which , he said , was not only one of tho most important , but
one of the most ancient in Scotland . Lodgo No . 9 had written records from the year 1695 , and it must occur to any thinking man that an Order with records during snob a long period must have a solid fonndation . There were nine Lodges in the Province , one of which had recently been revived . Their Provincial Grand Master wonld take an interest and pride in all that concerned the Lodge .
Colonel Stirling , who was received with applause , in the course of his reply , said that any success he had achieved in Masonry had been throngh hia singular good fortune in securing most ablo and trusted advisers . He trusted that the good fortune whioh had followed him in hia mother Lodge might follow him aa Provincial Grand Master Sir Alexander Muir Mackenzie proposed Provincial Grand Masters
present , and Bro . Graham , Glasgow , responded . The newly appointed Provincial Grand Office Bearers waa given by Bro . Martin , and Sir Alexander Muir Mackenzie replied . The Marquis of Brcadalbnno waa most cordially greeted when ho roso to propose the Daughter Lodges of West Perthshire—a toast for which the Right Worshipfnl Masters of the different Lodges in tho Province responded . The
Visiting Brethren wns proposed from the chair , and Bro . T . Hunter Past Master of Lodgo No . 3 ( Scoon and Pertb ) , replied . Bro . James Watt replied for the Provincial Secretary , which was proposed b y the Earl of Haddington . Dnring the evening songa were sung by members of the company , aud the proceedings , which were most enjoyable throughout , closed shortly before eleven o ' clock .
The brethren of Fort Mark Lodge , No . 206 . , held their annual meeting on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., when Brother Sholto Henry Hare , W . M . of Sincerity Mark Lodge , No . 25 , P . G . Steward of Devon , and P . G . J . D . of Cornwall , was elected W . M . for the year 1892 . The installation will take place in March ,
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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
ST . MARTIN'S LODGE , Nc . 08 . ON Thursday , the 17 th inst ., the members celebrated the Festival of St . John , and installed aa Worship ful Master for tho year Bro . Mason . The retiring W . M . ( Bro . Garner ) performed the ceremony , and the new President invested aa hia Olficera fur the year Bros . Scarratt S . W ., Boulton J . W ., Rev . L . C . A . Edg-. worth
Chaplain , Dain Treasnrer , Pedley Secretary , Birch S . D ., Wilkin ton J . D ., Weston Dir . of Cers ., Davia Organist , Owen I . G ., Gill and Crict blow Stewards , Boardtnan Tyler . A Past Master's jowel waa presented to Bro . Piersou , in recognition of his services to the Lodge . The annual banquet waa afterwards held at tho Leopard Hotol .
LODGE OF HOPE , No . 302 . ON tho Wth inst . there was a very large and representative gathering of members of the Craft at tho Masonio Hall , Darley-street , Bradford , ou the occasion of the installation of Bro . Ingleby aa Worshipful Master . Amongst the brethren present waa the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire ( Bro . Smith
P . G . D . ) , with several Provincial Grand Officers . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Gott P . M ., assisted by tho Deputy Provincial Grand Master . After taking the ohair , the Worahipful Master invested the following aa hia Officera for the year : — Bros . Hodgson I . P . M ., Jenkinson S . W ., Pallia J . W ., Flynn P . M .
Chaplain , Pettinger Treasurer , Marten Secretary , Coite . S . D ., Thwaites J . D ., Nicholson P . M . 1034 Organist , Pioklea Dir . of Cers . Crocker IG ., Beanland , Tyler , Hill S ., Knight P . M . Charity Steward Aftor concluding the business of the Lodge the brethren celebrated the Festival of St . John the Evangelist .
PERFECT FRIENDSHIP LODGE , No . 376 . THE anniversary meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , 16 th inst ., when Bro . Monteith waa inatalled Wor . ship ful Master for the enauing year . The installation ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . Younger , after which the W . M . invested the following Officera for the year : —Bros . Leach I . P . M ., Thwaites S . W ., Turner J . W ., Rev . L . D . Kenyon-Stow Chaplain ,
Mills Treasnrer , Sydney Secretary , Spalding S . D ., Tibbenham J . D ., Annesa Dir . of Cera ., Tunuier I . G ., Bird jnn . Senior Steward , Fraser Jnn . Steward , Oxborrow and Kerridge jun . Assistant Stewards , Gould Tyler . At the banquet whioh was subsequently held
65 brethren eat down , and the usual toast list was gone throngh , the toast of the W . M . ( Bro . Monteith ) being proposed by Bro . Leach , and acknowledged by the W . M ., in an appropriate speech , in whioh he assured the brethren that he would discharge the duties of the position to the best of his ability .
WAVENEY LODGE , No . 929 . rpHE brethren celebrated thoir annual Festival on Wednesday , X 2 nd in . t ., at the King ' s Hear ! , D-ngay . Tho Lo ^ s > vns opened by tho retiring Master Brc . Martin . Bro . Sales v . * as instated as Master for th- - * ensuing voar , tho ' -n-onioin- being performed by Bro . Walesby P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Tho W . jf . invested tho folio'ving Officers -. —Bros . Martin I . P . M ., Witakor S . W ., Feitham . T . W ., Walesby
Secretary , Chase S . D ., Mnltcnger J . D ., Jj ' oalgor I . G ., Norman Tyler . The Lodgo having beon duly olosod , thu brtitbron adjourned to the dining ruoni f . fc th' Hotol , wheru a capital diauor lullowed and a uleasttut evening was spent .
SINCERITY LODGE , He . 1019 . ON Wednesday , tho 16 th inst ., Bro . Barron Kilwor , president of tho Yorkshire Rugby Football Union was installed . Tho proceedings took placo at tho Masonio Hall , Zetland Street , Wakefield , when tho Worshipful Master invested his Officer ,, as follow : —Bros . Haley I . P . M ., Simp-on Treasurer , Sheard S . W ., Hall J . W ., Plewa Secretary , Whiteley S . D ., Saville J . D ., White LO ., Banks Organist ,
Stephenson D . C , and Gillct Tyler . After tho ceremony tho now Worshipful Master entertained about s-vonty brethren to a sumptuous dinner . Tlio company ir eluded brethren and gentlemen well-known in tho football world from various parts of tho county . Amongst the comouny present wero Bro » . Dr . Spark of Leeds ' ,
Newsomo of Dowsbury , Kirkham Worshipful Muster of tho She-Hold Lodge , and Spink , Jenkinson , and Miles of Bradford . After dinner various ! Local aud Masonic toasts wero honoured , the speeches being interspersed with vocal and instrumental music . A moat enjoyable evening was spont .
ZETLAND LODGE , No . 1071 . THE annnal banqrtat was hold on the 9 th insfc ., at Bro . Bray ' s , Commercial Hotel , S . ' . tsv-fh . Tho W . M . Bro . Lander presided . He waa supported bv his O'lioers . Anionfj tho visiting brethren wero Bros . Whito P . P . G . S . Works , Pearce ' 1136 , Davies P . P . G . S . Works , Watson P . P . G . D . C , Leonard and Elliott 1212 . A Pa _ t
Master ' , jewel was presented to the retiring Past Master , with tha inscription , "Presented by the mecabsn of Zetland Lodge , Cornwall , to Bro . Thomas Shaddock P . M ., in appreciation o : hia M-i-iv . iio worth nnd talont , 7 th Decamber 1891 . Tho pro-ientstion was mado by Bro , Vospgr . The uanal Loyal and Masoniotoaata wore givan and repli . 3