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took for knowledge , and it was therefore with great diffidence that he accepted the position , but he had determined to use all the ability and determination he had to maintain the reputation of the Lodge , in which object he knew he should be successful if he received the able assistance 01 his Officers .
Bro . J . W . Lloyd submitted the toast of the Masonic Charities . He drew particular attention to the Herefordshire Masonic Charity , in which the Lodge had altogether ten votes . Bro . Alfred Parker , who replied , was very pleased to say the Herefordshire Masonic Charity was in a very flourishing condition . The Lodge had
voted to that Charity a capitation grant of 2 s 6 d per head and besides a yearly grant , gave the installation subscriptions also . By the aid of this Charity , already one boy was sent to a public school , and an aged poor Brother maintained . He believed that eventually this Charity would become a very great success indeed .
CENTURION LODGE , No . 2322 . THE annual meeting and festival of St . John in connection with this Lodge took place at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , 7 th inst ., Bro . Surg . Capt . Arthur H . Smith W . M ., there being a capital attendance of . members and visitors . After the confirmation of minutes , a successful ballot was taken for Bro .
Captain Thomas Arthur Jones , 3 rd V . B . Cheshire Regiment , Virtue Lodge , No . 152 , this being followed by the installation into the chair of K . S . of Bro . Major George Kershaw S . W . The ceremony was very ably performed by Bro . Smith I . P . M ., assisted by Past Masters Col . Hy . L . Rocca P . P . G . J . D ., Col . J . Howarth Clark , J . P ., P . P . G . D ., Capt . Jas . Andrew P . P . G . D . C ; and Fred Hilton 1458 W . M . 2363 P . P . G . D . C .
The Officers for 1896-97 are Bros . Surg . Capt . A . H . Smith I . P . M ., Capt . T . W . Ashworth S . W ., Surg . Capt . J . J . Kent Fairclough J . W ., Lt .-Col . J . Howarth Clark , J . P ., P . P . G . D . P . M . Treasurer , Rev . J . W . Challenor P . G . C , Secretary , Capt . Nightingale S . D ., Major Galloway J . D ., Capt . Alan J . Sykes I . G ., Major W . H . Hopkins P . P . G . D . C . P . M . D . O ., Capt . H . S . Hardy Organist , Major W . Compton Hall , Capt . W . G . Heys , and Major H . B . Moss Stewards .
The following propositions having been duly submitted to the meeting , were voted upon and carried , viz ., by Bro . Major John Heap P . P . S . G . D ., " That the sum of ten guineas be contributed to the School for Girls , London ; also ten guineas to the East Lancashire Systematic Benevolent Institution , out of the funds of the Lodge . "
By the W . M . " That the Lodge shall meet six times in the year , viz ., on the first Monday in the months of February , March , April , October , November , and December . " ; . ..... A cushion and bible were presented to the Lodge by Bro . Capt . H . S . Hardy , while two very handsome columns were similarly presented by Brethren who are Officers of the Salford Fusiliers . The tablets on the latter bore the following inscription : —
" Presented to the East Lancashire Centurion Lodge , No . 2322 ,
BY BROS . MAJOR MOSS , SURGEON CAPT . SMITH , CAPT . HALL , and CAPT . HARDY , 3 rd V . R . Lane . Fusiliers . 7 th December 1896 . " There were three propositions for initiation , and a ballot for these intending candidates will probably take place upon the next meeting , to be held in February 1897 .
A banquet followed these proceedings , provided by the management of the Hotel in that sumptuous manner for which Messrs . Spiers and Pond are deservedly noted . The various Loyal and Masonic toasts were pleasantly varied by songs , sketches , & c . Besides those already mentioned , there were present : Bros . Major J . P . Peacock , Major J . W . Allison P . P . G . Tr ., Major H . J . Widdows , Col . John Eaton P . P . G . S . of Wks . P . P . G . Tr ., Col . J . L . Aspland P . P . G . Reg ., Capt .
J . W . Pollitt , and Lieut . J . B . - Pownall . Visitors : —Bros . C D . Chegtham P . M . 993 P . J . G . W ., D . J Leeefc P . M . 62 P . G . W ., Rev . R . W . Perry Circuitt P . M . 1253 P . P . G . C , C E . Hindley P . M . 148 P . P . S . G . D ., John Bowers P . M . 1730 P . G . P . ( W . L . ) , C . H . Waterhouse P . M . 430 , J . W . G . Coombs P . M . 44 , W . H . Fulford P . M . 852 , F . Ridsdale Bowley P . M . 1213 , C S . Wilson P . M . 1253 , B . R . Howell P . M . 1375 , W . J . Nash W . M . 321 , W . H . Humphreys W . M . 44 , Samuel Grundy W . M . 1322 , T . J . nutchinson W . M . 2560 , W . M . Hamilton S . W . 1345 , Mark Oliver I . G . 1134 , and others .
EOYAL AECH . — : o : — ALDERSHOT CAMP CHAPTER , No . 1331 . rriHE members held their usual monthly convocation in the Masonic Hall , JL Grosvenor Road , Aldershot , on Monday , 14 th inst ., when Bro . J . Jones was exalted . The duties of Z . were discharged by Comp . H . G . M . Williams , assisted by Comp . Cockburn .
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took for knowledge , and it was therefore with great diffidence that he accepted the position , but he had determined to use all the ability and determination he had to maintain the reputation of the Lodge , in which object he knew he should be successful if he received the able assistance 01 his Officers .
Bro . J . W . Lloyd submitted the toast of the Masonic Charities . He drew particular attention to the Herefordshire Masonic Charity , in which the Lodge had altogether ten votes . Bro . Alfred Parker , who replied , was very pleased to say the Herefordshire Masonic Charity was in a very flourishing condition . The Lodge had
voted to that Charity a capitation grant of 2 s 6 d per head and besides a yearly grant , gave the installation subscriptions also . By the aid of this Charity , already one boy was sent to a public school , and an aged poor Brother maintained . He believed that eventually this Charity would become a very great success indeed .
CENTURION LODGE , No . 2322 . THE annual meeting and festival of St . John in connection with this Lodge took place at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , 7 th inst ., Bro . Surg . Capt . Arthur H . Smith W . M ., there being a capital attendance of . members and visitors . After the confirmation of minutes , a successful ballot was taken for Bro .
Captain Thomas Arthur Jones , 3 rd V . B . Cheshire Regiment , Virtue Lodge , No . 152 , this being followed by the installation into the chair of K . S . of Bro . Major George Kershaw S . W . The ceremony was very ably performed by Bro . Smith I . P . M ., assisted by Past Masters Col . Hy . L . Rocca P . P . G . J . D ., Col . J . Howarth Clark , J . P ., P . P . G . D ., Capt . Jas . Andrew P . P . G . D . C ; and Fred Hilton 1458 W . M . 2363 P . P . G . D . C .
The Officers for 1896-97 are Bros . Surg . Capt . A . H . Smith I . P . M ., Capt . T . W . Ashworth S . W ., Surg . Capt . J . J . Kent Fairclough J . W ., Lt .-Col . J . Howarth Clark , J . P ., P . P . G . D . P . M . Treasurer , Rev . J . W . Challenor P . G . C , Secretary , Capt . Nightingale S . D ., Major Galloway J . D ., Capt . Alan J . Sykes I . G ., Major W . H . Hopkins P . P . G . D . C . P . M . D . O ., Capt . H . S . Hardy Organist , Major W . Compton Hall , Capt . W . G . Heys , and Major H . B . Moss Stewards .
The following propositions having been duly submitted to the meeting , were voted upon and carried , viz ., by Bro . Major John Heap P . P . S . G . D ., " That the sum of ten guineas be contributed to the School for Girls , London ; also ten guineas to the East Lancashire Systematic Benevolent Institution , out of the funds of the Lodge . "
By the W . M . " That the Lodge shall meet six times in the year , viz ., on the first Monday in the months of February , March , April , October , November , and December . " ; . ..... A cushion and bible were presented to the Lodge by Bro . Capt . H . S . Hardy , while two very handsome columns were similarly presented by Brethren who are Officers of the Salford Fusiliers . The tablets on the latter bore the following inscription : —
" Presented to the East Lancashire Centurion Lodge , No . 2322 ,
BY BROS . MAJOR MOSS , SURGEON CAPT . SMITH , CAPT . HALL , and CAPT . HARDY , 3 rd V . R . Lane . Fusiliers . 7 th December 1896 . " There were three propositions for initiation , and a ballot for these intending candidates will probably take place upon the next meeting , to be held in February 1897 .
A banquet followed these proceedings , provided by the management of the Hotel in that sumptuous manner for which Messrs . Spiers and Pond are deservedly noted . The various Loyal and Masonic toasts were pleasantly varied by songs , sketches , & c . Besides those already mentioned , there were present : Bros . Major J . P . Peacock , Major J . W . Allison P . P . G . Tr ., Major H . J . Widdows , Col . John Eaton P . P . G . S . of Wks . P . P . G . Tr ., Col . J . L . Aspland P . P . G . Reg ., Capt .
J . W . Pollitt , and Lieut . J . B . - Pownall . Visitors : —Bros . C D . Chegtham P . M . 993 P . J . G . W ., D . J Leeefc P . M . 62 P . G . W ., Rev . R . W . Perry Circuitt P . M . 1253 P . P . G . C , C E . Hindley P . M . 148 P . P . S . G . D ., John Bowers P . M . 1730 P . G . P . ( W . L . ) , C . H . Waterhouse P . M . 430 , J . W . G . Coombs P . M . 44 , W . H . Fulford P . M . 852 , F . Ridsdale Bowley P . M . 1213 , C S . Wilson P . M . 1253 , B . R . Howell P . M . 1375 , W . J . Nash W . M . 321 , W . H . Humphreys W . M . 44 , Samuel Grundy W . M . 1322 , T . J . nutchinson W . M . 2560 , W . M . Hamilton S . W . 1345 , Mark Oliver I . G . 1134 , and others .
EOYAL AECH . — : o : — ALDERSHOT CAMP CHAPTER , No . 1331 . rriHE members held their usual monthly convocation in the Masonic Hall , JL Grosvenor Road , Aldershot , on Monday , 14 th inst ., when Bro . J . Jones was exalted . The duties of Z . were discharged by Comp . H . G . M . Williams , assisted by Comp . Cockburn .
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BRO . GEORGE THOMPSON , VIADUCT BOOKING OFFICE , 71 HATTON GARDEN , E . C . Has made Excellent Arrangements for the Collection and Forwarding of NEW YEAR PRESENTS . to all parts , at exceedingly low rates . Parcels should be sent in early , so that they can receive proper attention , and senders should place a copy of the address of the consignee inside all parcels , in addition to the usual outside label . Tickets for the Midland and Great Northern Railways , dated to suit the convenience of Passengers , and available from St . Pancras and Kings Cross Stations , can be had in advance from Bro . Thompson .
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BOOKBINDING in all its branches . Price list on application . Morgan , Fleet Works , Bulwer Road , New Barnet ,
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EADE'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS . The SAFEST and most EFF-ECTTJAIi CUBE for GOUT , RHEUMATISM , and all PAIJSTS in the HEAD PACE , and LIMBS . The first two Pills took the pain away . EADE'S PILLS . 2 College Park Villas , Kensal Green , London , W , May 1891 . ITJADE'S PILLS . Dear Sir , —I { eel it my duty to tell you I had Rheu-12 matic Gout twice , and had to stop at home for three E ADE'S PILLS , weeks . I cannot describe the pain I suffered . I read your advertisement , and looked upon it as all others . A brother gentleman said , " Try them . " I did so . THE FIRST TWO PILLS TOOK THE PAIN AWAY GOUT In a few hours , and I was able to resume my work , No one need be frightened to take them . I have 13 HEUMATISM . recommended them to all whom I have heard com-JLV plaining of Rheumatism , Gout , Lumbago , Neuralgia , GOUT . & c . I hope no one will doubt my statement . Yours sincerely , KHEUMATISM . JAS . PETTELGALL . MR . G . EADB . EADE'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS ARE PREPARED ONLY BYj GEORGE EADE , 72 GOSWELL ROAD , LONDON , And sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors , IN BOTTLES , at Is l ^ d and 2 s 9 d each .
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The Great Northern Oil & Stores Company , 49 PBMBEOKE STEEBT , LONDON , N ., Supply good quality Paraffin for Beading Lamps , in barrels of 41 gallons , at lowest market prices .
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Just Published , 18 mo ., Wrappers , 1 / - A SMALL and reliable pocket LEXICON of FREEMASONRY , would be of value to young Masons , giving full information on matters connected with the Ritual and Customs of the Order ; with this view it has been compiled and revised by W . J . Morris . 12 mo ., blue cloth , red edges , 5 / - TEXT BOOK OF FREEMASONRY , complete handbook of Instruction to all workings in the various Mysteries and Ceremonies of Craft Masonry , & c , & c . Ditto , Ditto , on thin paper , in leather pocket style . REEVES AND TURNER , 5 Wellington Street , Strand , London .
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