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Reports Of Meetings.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
We shalj he pleased to receive particulars of Masonio meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative to report Lodge or other proceedings .
CRAFT : PROVINCIAL .
INDUSTRY LODGE , No . 48 . AN interesting ceremony took place at the close of the ordinary business of the Lodge held at Jackson Street , Gateshead , on the 22 nd , in the presentation of a beautiful timepiece , with chimes , to ono of the leading Freemasons of the district—Bro . William Brown , on the occasion of his marriage to Miss Annie Newton Wood , daughter of the late Treasurer of the Lodge Bro . John Wood P . M .
There was not only a large assemblage of Brethren of 48 , but also from other Lodges . The time-piece bore the following inscription : —
Presented to BRO . WILLIAM BROWN P . M . and D . G . of Industry Lodge , No . 48 , on his marriage , 8 th April 1895 , by 42 Brethren of the Industry Lodge , No . 48 R . A . Chapter , 48 ; and Mark Lodge , 293 , as a mark of esteem and
brotherly love . The presentation was made by Bro . Robert Whitfield P . M ., by request of tho Worshipful Master ( Bro . A . Dodds ) , as being tho oldest friend of Bro . Brown present in the Lodge , and as one who had also initiated him into Masonry over fifteen vears ago . He referred to the advancement Brother
Brown had made in the mystic Craft , and to his present position in the threo Degrees . As Director of the Ceremonies his services had been most valuable , and his zeal , activity , and knowledge of the hidden mysteries of the Craft were beyond all praise . His modest , unassuming demeanour won for him
the esteem of all the Brethren . His namo was synonymous with all that was good and straightforward in conduct , and amongst the younger Brethren in all the Lodges of this part of the country he was rightly looked upon as an excellent example to follow . Bro . Brown returned thanks in suitable terms , says the " Newcastle Chronicle . "
LOYAL CAMBRIAN LODGE , No . 110 . THE members held a conversazione , with music and dancing , on Thursday •evening , 18 th inst ., at Bentley ' s Hall , Merthyr . Bro . D . A . Thomas , M . P ., W . M . was present , and was supported by a large number of Brethren and their lady friends . o o o
PEACE LODGE , No . 322 . A REGULAR meeting was held on Thursday , the 18 th inst ., at tho Warren Bulkeley Anns , Stockport , under the presidency of Bro . John Winkley W . M ., who was supported by his Officers as follow : —Brothers John Fields S . W ., F . S . Bcllhouse J . W ., H . H . Royle P . M . Treas ., John Gould P . M . Sec , J . H . Ratcliff I . P . M .
The principal business of the evening was the Initiation of Mr . James Maden , Mill Manager , of Heaton Norris , and tho Passing of Brother Charles A . Swift , both ceremonies being performed by the W . M . The Working Tools of the first degree were presented and explained by Brother BelllnusQ J . W .
After the business of the Lodge was concluded , the Brethren adjourned , nearly forty ( of whom about a dozen were Visitors ) , sitting down to a substantial supper . At the festive board , tho toast of the Initiate was proposed by Bro . John Smith P . M ., and that of tho newly-passed Brother by Bro . Bellhouse J . W ., both toasts being duly responded to .
That of the Visitors was given by a Past Master whose name we need not disclose , but whose identity will otherwise be established to Brethren of the Lodge by the remarks of Bro . Geo . Vaughan P . M . 1030 , who , in responding , humourously alluded to the way in which the P . M . in question had accomplished the extraordinary , and to him unique feat , of proposing a toast without relinquishing his pipe , or abating his smoke .
SYKES LODGE , No . 1040 . ON the 17 th inst . the annual gathering of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Driffield , when the ceremony of installing Bro . J . M . White as Worshipful Master was performed by Bro . Tom Turner P . M ., of Beverley . The Worshipful Master afterwards invested the Officers . The installation banquet was held at the Buck Hotel , and was largely attended .
ARCHITECT LODGE , No . 1375 . THE regular meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Chorlton-cum-Hardy , on Friday , the 5 th inst . There were present : — -Bros . Alfred Pickford W . M ., Chas . Rawle S . W ., T . A . Holland J . W ., H . Nail P . M . Treas ., W . Dyson Fryer P . M . Sec , J .
Coupland S . D ., A . Redfearn J . D ., A . A . Moss P . M . D . C , J . R . E . Birkett I . G ., W . Rushton Org ., Jno . M . Crone , E . M . Beebee , Baron E . de Minciaky , Sam Tiller , Hugh W . Bloomer , W . Lea , W . Moult Stewards , Past Masters C . H . Beever , Jno . G . Bromley , John Bradshaw P . G . S . D ., Edward Roberts ( FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE ) .
The principal business of the evening was that of passing to the degree of F . C . Bro . W . Lea , which ceremony was performed by tho W . M ., assisted by his Officers , the Working Tools being presented and explained by Bvo . Holland J . W ., iind the Charge deliv / re by Bro . Rawle S . W .
At tho festive board , Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and lesponded to , tbe same being pleasantly varied by songs , recitations , & c , given by Bros . Holland , Nail , Fryer , Coupland , Beever , Bradshaw , and Roberts ,
Reports Of Meetings.
CHORLTON LODGE , No . 1387 . THE annual meeting and Festival of St . John in connection with the above Lodge took place at the Masonic Rooms , Chorlton-cum-Hard y , on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., Bro . J . Travers W . M . After the reading and confirmation oE minutes , Mr . Ditton was initiated into the mysteries and secrets of ancient Freemasonry by Bro . J . J . Lambert P . M . P . P . G . R ., the Working Tools being presented and explained by Bro . E . T . Trevor-Smith J . W .
The Worshipful Master , who had undertaken the ceremony of installation , having resumed the chair , the real business of tho day commenced . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , with the following assistant Officers ¦ --Bros . T . Schofield P . M . P . P . G . D . as S . W ., Chas . Heywood P . M . P . P . G . D . C . as J . W ., and J . Chadderton P . M . P . P . A . G . S . as I . G .
Bro . J . B . Wolstenholnie S W . Worshipful Master-elect was presented to receive the benefits of installation by Bro . S . Locke P . M ., and tho Working Tools of tbe various degrees were explained by Bro . F . S . Bedford P . M . Bro . Locke delivered the address to the newly-installed Master , that to the Wardens was given by Bro . H . H . Martync P . M ., while it was reserved to Bro . Travel's I . P . M . to deliver tho general exhortation to the Brethren .
The following Officers for the year were invested by the W . M ., the same being addressed by Bro . Henry Nail P . M .: — Bros . J . Travers I . P . M ., E . T . Trevor-Smith S . W ., T . Shaw J . W ., the Rev . F . E . Thomas Chaplain , J .
Chadfield Treasurer , J . Crompton P . M . Secretary , J . Kennerley S . D ., H . Ogden J . D ., H . II . Martyne P . M . D . C , T . M . Femeley Organist , J . Mee I . G ., \ V . Pollitt , J . H . Farthing , H . Littlewood , R . H . Cookson , and R . Moore Stewards , W . Chesshyre Tyler .
From beginning to end the ceremonies was carefully and correctl y performed , and groat credit is due to thoso Officers who took part in them . Bro . Wolstenholnie was not allowed to commence his duties with a barren session in prospect , the name of another gentleman boing submitted to the meeting as a candidate for initiation .
Hearty good wishes were expressed by Visitors , aud the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony at an early hour . Subsequently the Brethren adjourned to an admirable banquet , which had been provided under the personal superintendence of Mrs . Langford , of the Hall .
Following this wero the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , the same being varied by songs , Seo . An excellent and varied programme had been provided , its contributories including Bros . S . Locke , J . McCallum , J . Mee , R . W . Baker , Cyril H . Beever , H . Littlewood , Henry Nail , ancl Geo . S . Smith .
URMSTON LODGE , No . 1730 . THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Urmston , on Monday , the 8 th inst ., the following being present : —Bros . John , Walton jun . W . M ., Walter Bowers S . W ., Geo . G . Mends J . W ., Edward L .
Littler P . M . P . P . G . P . Treas ., Geo . R . Lloyd P . M . P . P . G . Treas . Sec . J , Ormrod S . D ., J . Bowers P . M . Org ., John Walton senr . P . M ., R . Swindells P . M ., Thos . Wm . Bono P . M ., J . H . Marsh P . M ., Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , Arthur Hawkins , Thos . French , J . F . Mends , G . G . R . Mends , M . A . B . Wheeler , J . S . Whitley .
As there was no particular business to engage the attention of the members , an early adjournment was made , and a vory pleasant evening was spent at tho festive board , Bros . Walter Bowers , Whitley , Roberts , and J . F . Mends contributing to the enjoyment . Bro . John Bowers P . M . was the accompanist .
CHOLMONDELEY LODGE , No . 1908 . A MEETING of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , 16 th , at Frodsham , when Bro . Davies W . M ., acting on behalf of tho members , presented Bro . Joseph W . White , of Widnes , with a handsome silver salver . Bro . White has been a member of the Lodge for many years , and his approaching marriage gave his Brethren this opportunity of displaying in a tangible form the esteem and regard in which they hold him .
Bros . J . B . Holland and H . E . Heywood made speeches appropriate to the occasion , and Bro . White suitable acknowledged the gift .
AGRICOLA LODGE , No . 1991 . THE installation meeting was held on the 22 nd , at the Masonic HaU , Castlegate , York , when there was a numerous gathering of Brethren to witness the installation of Bro . James W . Dow S . W . as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year .
The Installing Master was Bro . Capt . F . Hewson P . M . P . Z . P . D . G . S . D . Malta , & c , who presided in the absence of Bro . David Young the W . M ., who is unfortunately seriously ill . Bro . Capt . Howson was assisted in the ceremony by Bros . J . Sykes Rymer , S . Border , J . Sampson , G . J . Robinson , and G . Manton .
Amongst other business the Auditors' report was presented , showing a very favourable balance . In tho evening a banquet was held at the North Eastern Hotel , when Bro . Halliwell supplied an excellent menu . Thc new W . M . presided , and the guests wero numerous .
ST . DAVID LODGE , No . 2226 . THE installation of Bro . Thomas Edwards S . W . as Worshipful Master took place on Thursday , 18 th , at Rhymney . Bro . Edwards was presented by Brother D . F . Pritchard , and the interesting ceremony was performed hy the D . P . G . M . Bro . C . R . Lyne . The banquet was held at the Royal Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . Edwards .
CENTURION LODGE , No . 2322 . THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , the 1 st inst ., Bro . Major Fred Pratt W . M . There were also present : —Bros . Surg .-Capt . A . H . Smith S . W ., Capt . Geo . Kershaw J . W .,
Col . J . Howarth Clark , J . P ., P . M . Treas ., Capt . T . W . Ashworth Sec , Rev . John W . Challenor , Chap . 2 nd V . B . M . R ., J . D ., Major John Peacock Std ., Capt . Peter Nightingale Std ., Col . Henry L . Rocca P . M ., Major Jno . Heap P . M ., Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , John Barlow , Major W . Compton HaU , Captain Allan J . Sykes . Visitor : —Brother Mark Oliver 1134 .
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Reports Of Meetings.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
We shalj he pleased to receive particulars of Masonio meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative to report Lodge or other proceedings .
CRAFT : PROVINCIAL .
INDUSTRY LODGE , No . 48 . AN interesting ceremony took place at the close of the ordinary business of the Lodge held at Jackson Street , Gateshead , on the 22 nd , in the presentation of a beautiful timepiece , with chimes , to ono of the leading Freemasons of the district—Bro . William Brown , on the occasion of his marriage to Miss Annie Newton Wood , daughter of the late Treasurer of the Lodge Bro . John Wood P . M .
There was not only a large assemblage of Brethren of 48 , but also from other Lodges . The time-piece bore the following inscription : —
Presented to BRO . WILLIAM BROWN P . M . and D . G . of Industry Lodge , No . 48 , on his marriage , 8 th April 1895 , by 42 Brethren of the Industry Lodge , No . 48 R . A . Chapter , 48 ; and Mark Lodge , 293 , as a mark of esteem and
brotherly love . The presentation was made by Bro . Robert Whitfield P . M ., by request of tho Worshipful Master ( Bro . A . Dodds ) , as being tho oldest friend of Bro . Brown present in the Lodge , and as one who had also initiated him into Masonry over fifteen vears ago . He referred to the advancement Brother
Brown had made in the mystic Craft , and to his present position in the threo Degrees . As Director of the Ceremonies his services had been most valuable , and his zeal , activity , and knowledge of the hidden mysteries of the Craft were beyond all praise . His modest , unassuming demeanour won for him
the esteem of all the Brethren . His namo was synonymous with all that was good and straightforward in conduct , and amongst the younger Brethren in all the Lodges of this part of the country he was rightly looked upon as an excellent example to follow . Bro . Brown returned thanks in suitable terms , says the " Newcastle Chronicle . "
LOYAL CAMBRIAN LODGE , No . 110 . THE members held a conversazione , with music and dancing , on Thursday •evening , 18 th inst ., at Bentley ' s Hall , Merthyr . Bro . D . A . Thomas , M . P ., W . M . was present , and was supported by a large number of Brethren and their lady friends . o o o
PEACE LODGE , No . 322 . A REGULAR meeting was held on Thursday , the 18 th inst ., at tho Warren Bulkeley Anns , Stockport , under the presidency of Bro . John Winkley W . M ., who was supported by his Officers as follow : —Brothers John Fields S . W ., F . S . Bcllhouse J . W ., H . H . Royle P . M . Treas ., John Gould P . M . Sec , J . H . Ratcliff I . P . M .
The principal business of the evening was the Initiation of Mr . James Maden , Mill Manager , of Heaton Norris , and tho Passing of Brother Charles A . Swift , both ceremonies being performed by the W . M . The Working Tools of the first degree were presented and explained by Brother BelllnusQ J . W .
After the business of the Lodge was concluded , the Brethren adjourned , nearly forty ( of whom about a dozen were Visitors ) , sitting down to a substantial supper . At the festive board , tho toast of the Initiate was proposed by Bro . John Smith P . M ., and that of tho newly-passed Brother by Bro . Bellhouse J . W ., both toasts being duly responded to .
That of the Visitors was given by a Past Master whose name we need not disclose , but whose identity will otherwise be established to Brethren of the Lodge by the remarks of Bro . Geo . Vaughan P . M . 1030 , who , in responding , humourously alluded to the way in which the P . M . in question had accomplished the extraordinary , and to him unique feat , of proposing a toast without relinquishing his pipe , or abating his smoke .
SYKES LODGE , No . 1040 . ON the 17 th inst . the annual gathering of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Driffield , when the ceremony of installing Bro . J . M . White as Worshipful Master was performed by Bro . Tom Turner P . M ., of Beverley . The Worshipful Master afterwards invested the Officers . The installation banquet was held at the Buck Hotel , and was largely attended .
ARCHITECT LODGE , No . 1375 . THE regular meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Chorlton-cum-Hardy , on Friday , the 5 th inst . There were present : — -Bros . Alfred Pickford W . M ., Chas . Rawle S . W ., T . A . Holland J . W ., H . Nail P . M . Treas ., W . Dyson Fryer P . M . Sec , J .
Coupland S . D ., A . Redfearn J . D ., A . A . Moss P . M . D . C , J . R . E . Birkett I . G ., W . Rushton Org ., Jno . M . Crone , E . M . Beebee , Baron E . de Minciaky , Sam Tiller , Hugh W . Bloomer , W . Lea , W . Moult Stewards , Past Masters C . H . Beever , Jno . G . Bromley , John Bradshaw P . G . S . D ., Edward Roberts ( FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE ) .
The principal business of the evening was that of passing to the degree of F . C . Bro . W . Lea , which ceremony was performed by tho W . M ., assisted by his Officers , the Working Tools being presented and explained by Bvo . Holland J . W ., iind the Charge deliv / re by Bro . Rawle S . W .
At tho festive board , Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and lesponded to , tbe same being pleasantly varied by songs , recitations , & c , given by Bros . Holland , Nail , Fryer , Coupland , Beever , Bradshaw , and Roberts ,
Reports Of Meetings.
CHORLTON LODGE , No . 1387 . THE annual meeting and Festival of St . John in connection with the above Lodge took place at the Masonic Rooms , Chorlton-cum-Hard y , on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., Bro . J . Travers W . M . After the reading and confirmation oE minutes , Mr . Ditton was initiated into the mysteries and secrets of ancient Freemasonry by Bro . J . J . Lambert P . M . P . P . G . R ., the Working Tools being presented and explained by Bro . E . T . Trevor-Smith J . W .
The Worshipful Master , who had undertaken the ceremony of installation , having resumed the chair , the real business of tho day commenced . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , with the following assistant Officers ¦ --Bros . T . Schofield P . M . P . P . G . D . as S . W ., Chas . Heywood P . M . P . P . G . D . C . as J . W ., and J . Chadderton P . M . P . P . A . G . S . as I . G .
Bro . J . B . Wolstenholnie S W . Worshipful Master-elect was presented to receive the benefits of installation by Bro . S . Locke P . M ., and tho Working Tools of tbe various degrees were explained by Bro . F . S . Bedford P . M . Bro . Locke delivered the address to the newly-installed Master , that to the Wardens was given by Bro . H . H . Martync P . M ., while it was reserved to Bro . Travel's I . P . M . to deliver tho general exhortation to the Brethren .
The following Officers for the year were invested by the W . M ., the same being addressed by Bro . Henry Nail P . M .: — Bros . J . Travers I . P . M ., E . T . Trevor-Smith S . W ., T . Shaw J . W ., the Rev . F . E . Thomas Chaplain , J .
Chadfield Treasurer , J . Crompton P . M . Secretary , J . Kennerley S . D ., H . Ogden J . D ., H . II . Martyne P . M . D . C , T . M . Femeley Organist , J . Mee I . G ., \ V . Pollitt , J . H . Farthing , H . Littlewood , R . H . Cookson , and R . Moore Stewards , W . Chesshyre Tyler .
From beginning to end the ceremonies was carefully and correctl y performed , and groat credit is due to thoso Officers who took part in them . Bro . Wolstenholnie was not allowed to commence his duties with a barren session in prospect , the name of another gentleman boing submitted to the meeting as a candidate for initiation .
Hearty good wishes were expressed by Visitors , aud the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony at an early hour . Subsequently the Brethren adjourned to an admirable banquet , which had been provided under the personal superintendence of Mrs . Langford , of the Hall .
Following this wero the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , the same being varied by songs , Seo . An excellent and varied programme had been provided , its contributories including Bros . S . Locke , J . McCallum , J . Mee , R . W . Baker , Cyril H . Beever , H . Littlewood , Henry Nail , ancl Geo . S . Smith .
URMSTON LODGE , No . 1730 . THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Urmston , on Monday , the 8 th inst ., the following being present : —Bros . John , Walton jun . W . M ., Walter Bowers S . W ., Geo . G . Mends J . W ., Edward L .
Littler P . M . P . P . G . P . Treas ., Geo . R . Lloyd P . M . P . P . G . Treas . Sec . J , Ormrod S . D ., J . Bowers P . M . Org ., John Walton senr . P . M ., R . Swindells P . M ., Thos . Wm . Bono P . M ., J . H . Marsh P . M ., Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , Arthur Hawkins , Thos . French , J . F . Mends , G . G . R . Mends , M . A . B . Wheeler , J . S . Whitley .
As there was no particular business to engage the attention of the members , an early adjournment was made , and a vory pleasant evening was spent at tho festive board , Bros . Walter Bowers , Whitley , Roberts , and J . F . Mends contributing to the enjoyment . Bro . John Bowers P . M . was the accompanist .
CHOLMONDELEY LODGE , No . 1908 . A MEETING of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , 16 th , at Frodsham , when Bro . Davies W . M ., acting on behalf of tho members , presented Bro . Joseph W . White , of Widnes , with a handsome silver salver . Bro . White has been a member of the Lodge for many years , and his approaching marriage gave his Brethren this opportunity of displaying in a tangible form the esteem and regard in which they hold him .
Bros . J . B . Holland and H . E . Heywood made speeches appropriate to the occasion , and Bro . White suitable acknowledged the gift .
AGRICOLA LODGE , No . 1991 . THE installation meeting was held on the 22 nd , at the Masonic HaU , Castlegate , York , when there was a numerous gathering of Brethren to witness the installation of Bro . James W . Dow S . W . as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year .
The Installing Master was Bro . Capt . F . Hewson P . M . P . Z . P . D . G . S . D . Malta , & c , who presided in the absence of Bro . David Young the W . M ., who is unfortunately seriously ill . Bro . Capt . Howson was assisted in the ceremony by Bros . J . Sykes Rymer , S . Border , J . Sampson , G . J . Robinson , and G . Manton .
Amongst other business the Auditors' report was presented , showing a very favourable balance . In tho evening a banquet was held at the North Eastern Hotel , when Bro . Halliwell supplied an excellent menu . Thc new W . M . presided , and the guests wero numerous .
ST . DAVID LODGE , No . 2226 . THE installation of Bro . Thomas Edwards S . W . as Worshipful Master took place on Thursday , 18 th , at Rhymney . Bro . Edwards was presented by Brother D . F . Pritchard , and the interesting ceremony was performed hy the D . P . G . M . Bro . C . R . Lyne . The banquet was held at the Royal Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . Edwards .
CENTURION LODGE , No . 2322 . THE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , the 1 st inst ., Bro . Major Fred Pratt W . M . There were also present : —Bros . Surg .-Capt . A . H . Smith S . W ., Capt . Geo . Kershaw J . W .,
Col . J . Howarth Clark , J . P ., P . M . Treas ., Capt . T . W . Ashworth Sec , Rev . John W . Challenor , Chap . 2 nd V . B . M . R ., J . D ., Major John Peacock Std ., Capt . Peter Nightingale Std ., Col . Henry L . Rocca P . M ., Major Jno . Heap P . M ., Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , John Barlow , Major W . Compton HaU , Captain Allan J . Sykes . Visitor : —Brother Mark Oliver 1134 .