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Hanson 830 , W . L . Clark 992 , Caradoc Owens 992 , A . Moorhonse 993 , Georgo Barlow 1219 , Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 Asst . Prov . G . T . ( F REEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) .
ARDWICK LODGE , No . 2185 . THE annual mooting was held at the Midland Hotel , Ardwiok , on Monday , the 9 th inst ., the Lodge being opened in due form by
Bro . Richard Booth I . P . M . Tho minutes of the previous meeting were put for confirmation , after whioh Bros . Chapman and Kattz , who had expressed their desire to be passed to the degree of F . C . ' s , answered the usual questions and retired . Lodgo was then opened in
second degree , the candidates being admitted and passed in the usual manner , the ceremonies being performed by Bros . J . W . Melling and Wm . Hoyland P . M . 's respectively . The working tools were explained by Bro . Atkiuson S . W . Bro . Hayes W . M . then assumed the chair , and the ordinary bnsinoss of the Lodge was transacted . Hearty good wishes wero expressed from Provincial
Grand Lodgo by Bro . Hoyland Prov . G . P . and Bro . Williams P . P . G . Organist East Lancashire . Bro . Hoyland gave notice thut on the next meeting night be ' would move that ten guineas bo given to tbe East Lancashire Systematic Masonio aud Benevolent Institution . This having concluded the business of tho evening , tho Lodgo was closed in peaoo and harmony ,
after which the brethren ' partook of dinner . At tho social board which followed , the orthodox toasts were duly honoured , the duty of proposing tho healths of the newly passsd brethron devolving upon Bro . Melling . In the course of hiB remarks Bro . Melling said that at no time iu his Masonio experience bad he folt greater pleasure in proposing
such a toast as the one which he was about to submit to them , whioh he felt confident would be very warmly received by evory one present . The brethren thoy had passed that ovening were in every sense worthy men , who would not only prove themselves to be good Masons , but , judging from tbe attention which they had given to the ceremonies , and the interest they bail taken in all they had seen
and heard , would , if health aud strength wero vouchsafed to them , and the reqnisite timo could be spired , be found often at tho Lodge taking a , u activo part in its working , and practising those great principles wbioh Masonry inculcates . Although tbe fact was well known to most of them , he would remind them that its origin was Bhrouded in darkness , its history not being very dear . Ho could ,
however , assert with coufilonco that it was the moat ancient institution iu the world , and being vonerablo in its age , beneficial in its designs , and practical in its oharity , wiso and good man of all denominations had joined their ranks . In responding , Bro . Clnpman said ho felt deeply indebted to Bro . Past Master Melling for his explanation of the principles of FreemasoDry . no assured tho brethren that be wonld endeavour to
carry into practice those principles in such a manner as to gain the esteem of every member of the Lodge . Bro . Katz said he was very highly impressed with Fr ; eniasonry so far , and with regard to tho brethren of the Lodge he was astonished to fiud himself so much at home , considering that to many of them he was a perfoct stranger . Ho wonld take especial care that no act of his should cause them to regret that they had accepted him a 3 one of their members .
Bros . Walker aud Lilly entertained the brethren during the evening with songs and recitatious . Tho following woro amongst those present : —Bros . Jas . Hvyas W . M ., J . W . Atkinson S . W ., W . Goodman S . D ., T . C Lilly J . D ., W . J . Melling P . M . Secretary , W . Rostron Treasurer , T . Baildou P . M ., Wm . Hoyland P . M . Prov . G . P ., Welter , Chapman , Kindler , Katz , Farrar . Visitor—Bro . J . Williams P . M . P . P . G . Organist .
ALLAN LODGE , No . 2368 . rpHE annual meeting and festival of St . John was held at the X Queen's Hotel , Alderley Edge , ou Wednesday , tho 4 th inst .
After the confirmation of the minutes , Bro . Arthur Keymer was regularly installed into the chair of K . S ., and the following Officers were appointed , Bros . T . W . Markland P . P . G . Steward I . P . M ., F . Baxter jun . S . W ., J . A . Walsh J . W ., Rev . J . H . Whitehead Chaplain ,
Arthur Lawley P . M . P . P . G . A . Sscretary Treasurer , T . W . Markland P . M . Secretary , Dr . W . R . Dambrill-Daviss S . D ., R . L . Bourno J . D ., James Gow I . G ., Hartley Johnson Assistant Secretary , Arthur W . Heury Organist , E . T . Everett P . M . P . P . G . D . D . oi C , Jno . Urquhart , Eichard Hilditob , and J . Laurish Stewards . Subsequently an excellent banquet was provided , at whioh a goodly
number of brethren eat down . Loyal and Masonic toasts wore drunk , the proceedings being diversified by songe , & c , which were rendered by Bro 3 . Howard , Stswart , P . idsdale , Bowley , and others . Tho musical programmo was under the direction of Bro . Bridge Hopkioson P . M . 1140 , who was oomplimouted for hi 3 excellent playing .
WILLIAM SHURMUR LODGE , No . 2374 . "VTOTHING could have better exemplified the popularity of this - * Lodge , which ranks amongst the most numerous in point ot membership in the kiugdom , than the large assemblage of Masons whioh gathered at the Royal Forest Hotel , Chingford , on the 19 th
mat ., to take part in tbe installation festival . It must have been a proud moment for Bro . William Shurmur P . M . P . P . G . T ., when ho surveyed the scene and remembered that the Lodge whioh is named after him had achieved such distinction . From a philanthropio point of view it may be stated that the Lodge ia a Pafcron of
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the Royal Mnsonio Benovolent Institution and also Vice-President of the Royal Masouio Iuftitntion for Boys , while it wus mantionod during the evening that a large sum wonld bs nised to qualify the Lodge for a similar position with regard to tho Institution for Girls , At the last oloetior . 3 over a thousand proxies were sent by this Lodge to the Frovinoial Charity Conunittoe .
Tho Worshipful Master ( Bro . H . Ffronoil Bromhead P . P . G . S . W . ) took tbe chair soon after throo o ' clock , when it was seen that every Lodge in tho Province of Essox was represented , whilo so mnny Metropolitan Masters wero present that the Lodge-room was quickly filled , and as the brethren coutinued to arrive the largo apartment wns filled to its utmost limit . To mentiou tho names of thoso
present would occupy considerable space , but among tho principal persons we noticed the following brethren : —C . F . Hogard P . G . S . D ., Thomas J . Railing P . A . G . D . C . Provincial Grand Seoretary of Essex , Frederick Wood P . M . and Treasurer 1000 P . P . G . S . W ., H . E . Deliaoe P . M . 1543 P . P . G . S . D ., John Glass P . M . 453 P . P . G . S . W ., Georgo Corbie P . M . and Seoretary 453 P . P . G . J . W ., Harris Hillon P . G . I . W ., J . T . Bailey P . P . G . S . D ., G . J . Westfield P . P . G . S . B ., W . Blackburn
P . M . 1365 , W . Lucas P . M . 1669 , F . H . Goooh P . M . 871 , F . J . Eedle P . M . 2184 , T . C . Edmonds P . M . 1507 , James Bnnker P . M . 1158 , Edward Briggs P . M . 2291 , Henry Massey P . M . 1928 , Orlton Cooper I . P . M . 211 , Sidnev Napper P . M . 147 . 1 , J . W . Hobba P . M . 749 , S . Dancvger P . M . 205 " , H . Mnmford P . M . 2077 , Otto Steffen W . M . 1457 , E . Triggs P . M . 2291 , G . Graveloy P . M ., Alfred Bock P . P . G . S . W ., Harris " Hills P . G . W ., J . J . C . Turner P . P . G . S . W ., Franois A . White
P . P . G . R ., J . M . McLeod P . P . G . S / W . Dorby , J . Stephens P . M . 1425 , Thomas Lloyd P . P . G . Chaplain , W . T . Christian P . P . G . S . of Works , J . R . Cordell P . M . 813 , Frank Matthews P . M . 1766 , C . Larkin P . M . 1524 , W . Bellohamber W . M . 193 , Georgo Hurley W . M . 2256 , J . J . Brigiushaw P . M . 2256 , William Laud P . M . 1472 , R . Baker W . M . 1964 , Alfred Caink P . M . Viotoria Lodge , W . Finoh P . M . 1365 , J .
Gordon I . G . 969 , W . Harris P . M . 1662 , H . Worland ( ex-Mayor West Ham , P . H . Baker P . M . 1260 , Jno . Baker P . M . W . M . elect 898 , W . J . Mnmford P . M . 1538 , D . H . McGowan P . M . 247 , C G . Cutchey P . M . 1685 , and William Luoas P . M . 1669 . The Lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed , Bros . S . Lewis , E . R . Creagh , W . W . Ives , aud G . J . Stubbiugs were raised to
the sublime degree , and Bro . Jenkinson passed as a Fellow Craft . Tho ballot having proved favourable for Mr . Frederick Inch , he wa 3 regularly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order . By this time the Lodge-room became inconveniently crowded and uncomfortably warm , and as several members were unable to obtain admission , the brethren adjourned to the Paviiiou , where the
installation ceremony took place . Bro . Nathaniel Fortoscue , CO ., having been unanimously elected a ? tho new W . M ., was presented by the Director of Ceremonies and duly signified hia compliance with the anoient regulations . A Board of Installed Miistsr ? , numbering no leas than sixty-seven member ? , was then formed , and Bro . ForteBoue was inducted into tho chair by his predecessor . Having iuvested
Bro . Bromhead as I . P . M ., the brethren wero recalled and duly saluted tho new Master , who then appointed tho following Officers for tho year : —Bros . Riohd . Kershaw S . W ., Jas . Speller P . O . D . J . W ., tho Yea . Archdeacon Dunbar , D . D ., Chaplain , William Shurmur P . M . P . P . G . T . Treasurer , James PiuderP . G . T . Secretary , G . J . Was ; field P . P . G . S . B . Assistant Secretary , 0 . Hortoii Bestow S . D ., S . C . Kaufman J . D .,
J . Hollar . ct I . G ., W . S . Wright D . C , W . Fortune Asst . D . C , J . F . Haskius Organist , C Horsr , T . II . Lloyd , J . CI irk , M . Sc-igenberg , S . Wilda 3 b , J . B . Carter , M . Bieiclc Stewards , and U . hvs Tvlor . Whfn investing Bro . Shurmar no tbo Treasurer of the Lo . i ge , the W . M . said Le wished that ho coald invo ? fc him with the collar of Grand Treasurer , a post to which his efforts in tho cause of
Fraemnsonry justly entitled him . This sentiment w »< 3 cordially re-echoed by tho brothron and loudly applauded . It may also be montioaed that the Assistant Director rf Ceremonies is a son of the Worshipful Master , and a arr . ile went round tho Lodge when he was addressed as Brother Fortescuo . Tha several addresses were subsequently delivered by Bro . Bromhead in a insnuer that met
with the hearty approval cf the brethren . Bro . MftcColla was elected to serve as representative of the Lodgo on tha Essex Charity Committee . Bro . Nathaniel Forteseao W . M . was « pp : inted us a Steward to represent tho Lodgo at the nest festival of tho M'jsonio School for Girl ? , and a sum of ono hundred guineas was votod by the brethren to hoad tha list .
In returning thanksior the appointment , Bro . Foitosouo announced his intention of giving a personal donation of a hundred gnineaa also to the Charity . The Treasurer was authorised to draw another ohequo for a hundred guineas from tbo Lodge funds as a subscription to Bro . Bromhead ' s list for the Royal Masonio Institution for Boy 0 . As may be imagined from the above grants tho bala- co sheet pressntad a satisfactory condition . An initiate was proposed for the
nezfc masting . Bro . Bromhead was presented with the handsome Lodgo jowol , and the Lodge was then adjourned until the merry month of May . The banquot was served iu tbe great hall , and waa attended by over two hundred brethren . An oxoollent programmo of music was provided by Bro . T . H . Lloyd , assisted by Madamo Kelly , Miss M . Conyers , and Bro . Will Edwards , which interspersed the speechea in a very agreeable manner .
LONGSIGHT LODGE , No . 2464 . THE second regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Club Rooms , Birch Lane , Longsight , on Wedueaday , tho 4 th iust ..
Bro , Councillor Thomas TJttloy W . M . There wero also present—Bros . H , Grirnshaw S . W ., W . Gadd J . W ., Frederick G . Barry Troasurer , J . Phythian P . M . Prov . G . D . of C . Cheshire Secretary , W . H . Wilson Assist . Sscretar y , Alderman Llovd Higginbo ' . tom S . D ., Hy . Sheard
J . D ., E . H , Ritson I . G ., F . W . Lean P . M . Prov . G . 8 . D . D . of C , Edward ( Notice of Meetings continued on page 2 § 5 ) .
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Notices Of Meetings.
Hanson 830 , W . L . Clark 992 , Caradoc Owens 992 , A . Moorhonse 993 , Georgo Barlow 1219 , Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 Asst . Prov . G . T . ( F REEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) .
ARDWICK LODGE , No . 2185 . THE annual mooting was held at the Midland Hotel , Ardwiok , on Monday , the 9 th inst ., the Lodge being opened in due form by
Bro . Richard Booth I . P . M . Tho minutes of the previous meeting were put for confirmation , after whioh Bros . Chapman and Kattz , who had expressed their desire to be passed to the degree of F . C . ' s , answered the usual questions and retired . Lodgo was then opened in
second degree , the candidates being admitted and passed in the usual manner , the ceremonies being performed by Bros . J . W . Melling and Wm . Hoyland P . M . 's respectively . The working tools were explained by Bro . Atkiuson S . W . Bro . Hayes W . M . then assumed the chair , and the ordinary bnsinoss of the Lodge was transacted . Hearty good wishes wero expressed from Provincial
Grand Lodgo by Bro . Hoyland Prov . G . P . and Bro . Williams P . P . G . Organist East Lancashire . Bro . Hoyland gave notice thut on the next meeting night be ' would move that ten guineas bo given to tbe East Lancashire Systematic Masonio aud Benevolent Institution . This having concluded the business of tho evening , tho Lodgo was closed in peaoo and harmony ,
after which the brethren ' partook of dinner . At tho social board which followed , the orthodox toasts were duly honoured , the duty of proposing tho healths of the newly passsd brethron devolving upon Bro . Melling . In the course of hiB remarks Bro . Melling said that at no time iu his Masonio experience bad he folt greater pleasure in proposing
such a toast as the one which he was about to submit to them , whioh he felt confident would be very warmly received by evory one present . The brethren thoy had passed that ovening were in every sense worthy men , who would not only prove themselves to be good Masons , but , judging from tbe attention which they had given to the ceremonies , and the interest they bail taken in all they had seen
and heard , would , if health aud strength wero vouchsafed to them , and the reqnisite timo could be spired , be found often at tho Lodge taking a , u activo part in its working , and practising those great principles wbioh Masonry inculcates . Although tbe fact was well known to most of them , he would remind them that its origin was Bhrouded in darkness , its history not being very dear . Ho could ,
however , assert with coufilonco that it was the moat ancient institution iu the world , and being vonerablo in its age , beneficial in its designs , and practical in its oharity , wiso and good man of all denominations had joined their ranks . In responding , Bro . Clnpman said ho felt deeply indebted to Bro . Past Master Melling for his explanation of the principles of FreemasoDry . no assured tho brethren that be wonld endeavour to
carry into practice those principles in such a manner as to gain the esteem of every member of the Lodge . Bro . Katz said he was very highly impressed with Fr ; eniasonry so far , and with regard to tho brethren of the Lodge he was astonished to fiud himself so much at home , considering that to many of them he was a perfoct stranger . Ho wonld take especial care that no act of his should cause them to regret that they had accepted him a 3 one of their members .
Bros . Walker aud Lilly entertained the brethren during the evening with songs and recitatious . Tho following woro amongst those present : —Bros . Jas . Hvyas W . M ., J . W . Atkinson S . W ., W . Goodman S . D ., T . C Lilly J . D ., W . J . Melling P . M . Secretary , W . Rostron Treasurer , T . Baildou P . M ., Wm . Hoyland P . M . Prov . G . P ., Welter , Chapman , Kindler , Katz , Farrar . Visitor—Bro . J . Williams P . M . P . P . G . Organist .
ALLAN LODGE , No . 2368 . rpHE annual meeting and festival of St . John was held at the X Queen's Hotel , Alderley Edge , ou Wednesday , tho 4 th inst .
After the confirmation of the minutes , Bro . Arthur Keymer was regularly installed into the chair of K . S ., and the following Officers were appointed , Bros . T . W . Markland P . P . G . Steward I . P . M ., F . Baxter jun . S . W ., J . A . Walsh J . W ., Rev . J . H . Whitehead Chaplain ,
Arthur Lawley P . M . P . P . G . A . Sscretary Treasurer , T . W . Markland P . M . Secretary , Dr . W . R . Dambrill-Daviss S . D ., R . L . Bourno J . D ., James Gow I . G ., Hartley Johnson Assistant Secretary , Arthur W . Heury Organist , E . T . Everett P . M . P . P . G . D . D . oi C , Jno . Urquhart , Eichard Hilditob , and J . Laurish Stewards . Subsequently an excellent banquet was provided , at whioh a goodly
number of brethren eat down . Loyal and Masonic toasts wore drunk , the proceedings being diversified by songe , & c , which were rendered by Bro 3 . Howard , Stswart , P . idsdale , Bowley , and others . Tho musical programmo was under the direction of Bro . Bridge Hopkioson P . M . 1140 , who was oomplimouted for hi 3 excellent playing .
WILLIAM SHURMUR LODGE , No . 2374 . "VTOTHING could have better exemplified the popularity of this - * Lodge , which ranks amongst the most numerous in point ot membership in the kiugdom , than the large assemblage of Masons whioh gathered at the Royal Forest Hotel , Chingford , on the 19 th
mat ., to take part in tbe installation festival . It must have been a proud moment for Bro . William Shurmur P . M . P . P . G . T ., when ho surveyed the scene and remembered that the Lodge whioh is named after him had achieved such distinction . From a philanthropio point of view it may be stated that the Lodge ia a Pafcron of
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the Royal Mnsonio Benovolent Institution and also Vice-President of the Royal Masouio Iuftitntion for Boys , while it wus mantionod during the evening that a large sum wonld bs nised to qualify the Lodge for a similar position with regard to tho Institution for Girls , At the last oloetior . 3 over a thousand proxies were sent by this Lodge to the Frovinoial Charity Conunittoe .
Tho Worshipful Master ( Bro . H . Ffronoil Bromhead P . P . G . S . W . ) took tbe chair soon after throo o ' clock , when it was seen that every Lodge in tho Province of Essox was represented , whilo so mnny Metropolitan Masters wero present that the Lodge-room was quickly filled , and as the brethren coutinued to arrive the largo apartment wns filled to its utmost limit . To mentiou tho names of thoso
present would occupy considerable space , but among tho principal persons we noticed the following brethren : —C . F . Hogard P . G . S . D ., Thomas J . Railing P . A . G . D . C . Provincial Grand Seoretary of Essex , Frederick Wood P . M . and Treasurer 1000 P . P . G . S . W ., H . E . Deliaoe P . M . 1543 P . P . G . S . D ., John Glass P . M . 453 P . P . G . S . W ., Georgo Corbie P . M . and Seoretary 453 P . P . G . J . W ., Harris Hillon P . G . I . W ., J . T . Bailey P . P . G . S . D ., G . J . Westfield P . P . G . S . B ., W . Blackburn
P . M . 1365 , W . Lucas P . M . 1669 , F . H . Goooh P . M . 871 , F . J . Eedle P . M . 2184 , T . C . Edmonds P . M . 1507 , James Bnnker P . M . 1158 , Edward Briggs P . M . 2291 , Henry Massey P . M . 1928 , Orlton Cooper I . P . M . 211 , Sidnev Napper P . M . 147 . 1 , J . W . Hobba P . M . 749 , S . Dancvger P . M . 205 " , H . Mnmford P . M . 2077 , Otto Steffen W . M . 1457 , E . Triggs P . M . 2291 , G . Graveloy P . M ., Alfred Bock P . P . G . S . W ., Harris " Hills P . G . W ., J . J . C . Turner P . P . G . S . W ., Franois A . White
P . P . G . R ., J . M . McLeod P . P . G . S / W . Dorby , J . Stephens P . M . 1425 , Thomas Lloyd P . P . G . Chaplain , W . T . Christian P . P . G . S . of Works , J . R . Cordell P . M . 813 , Frank Matthews P . M . 1766 , C . Larkin P . M . 1524 , W . Bellohamber W . M . 193 , Georgo Hurley W . M . 2256 , J . J . Brigiushaw P . M . 2256 , William Laud P . M . 1472 , R . Baker W . M . 1964 , Alfred Caink P . M . Viotoria Lodge , W . Finoh P . M . 1365 , J .
Gordon I . G . 969 , W . Harris P . M . 1662 , H . Worland ( ex-Mayor West Ham , P . H . Baker P . M . 1260 , Jno . Baker P . M . W . M . elect 898 , W . J . Mnmford P . M . 1538 , D . H . McGowan P . M . 247 , C G . Cutchey P . M . 1685 , and William Luoas P . M . 1669 . The Lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed , Bros . S . Lewis , E . R . Creagh , W . W . Ives , aud G . J . Stubbiugs were raised to
the sublime degree , and Bro . Jenkinson passed as a Fellow Craft . Tho ballot having proved favourable for Mr . Frederick Inch , he wa 3 regularly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order . By this time the Lodge-room became inconveniently crowded and uncomfortably warm , and as several members were unable to obtain admission , the brethren adjourned to the Paviiiou , where the
installation ceremony took place . Bro . Nathaniel Fortoscue , CO ., having been unanimously elected a ? tho new W . M ., was presented by the Director of Ceremonies and duly signified hia compliance with the anoient regulations . A Board of Installed Miistsr ? , numbering no leas than sixty-seven member ? , was then formed , and Bro . ForteBoue was inducted into tho chair by his predecessor . Having iuvested
Bro . Bromhead as I . P . M ., the brethren wero recalled and duly saluted tho new Master , who then appointed tho following Officers for tho year : —Bros . Riohd . Kershaw S . W ., Jas . Speller P . O . D . J . W ., tho Yea . Archdeacon Dunbar , D . D ., Chaplain , William Shurmur P . M . P . P . G . T . Treasurer , James PiuderP . G . T . Secretary , G . J . Was ; field P . P . G . S . B . Assistant Secretary , 0 . Hortoii Bestow S . D ., S . C . Kaufman J . D .,
J . Hollar . ct I . G ., W . S . Wright D . C , W . Fortune Asst . D . C , J . F . Haskius Organist , C Horsr , T . II . Lloyd , J . CI irk , M . Sc-igenberg , S . Wilda 3 b , J . B . Carter , M . Bieiclc Stewards , and U . hvs Tvlor . Whfn investing Bro . Shurmar no tbo Treasurer of the Lo . i ge , the W . M . said Le wished that ho coald invo ? fc him with the collar of Grand Treasurer , a post to which his efforts in tho cause of
Fraemnsonry justly entitled him . This sentiment w »< 3 cordially re-echoed by tho brothron and loudly applauded . It may also be montioaed that the Assistant Director rf Ceremonies is a son of the Worshipful Master , and a arr . ile went round tho Lodge when he was addressed as Brother Fortescuo . Tha several addresses were subsequently delivered by Bro . Bromhead in a insnuer that met
with the hearty approval cf the brethren . Bro . MftcColla was elected to serve as representative of the Lodgo on tha Essex Charity Committee . Bro . Nathaniel Forteseao W . M . was « pp : inted us a Steward to represent tho Lodgo at the nest festival of tho M'jsonio School for Girl ? , and a sum of ono hundred guineas was votod by the brethren to hoad tha list .
In returning thanksior the appointment , Bro . Foitosouo announced his intention of giving a personal donation of a hundred gnineaa also to the Charity . The Treasurer was authorised to draw another ohequo for a hundred guineas from tbo Lodge funds as a subscription to Bro . Bromhead ' s list for the Royal Masonio Institution for Boy 0 . As may be imagined from the above grants tho bala- co sheet pressntad a satisfactory condition . An initiate was proposed for the
nezfc masting . Bro . Bromhead was presented with the handsome Lodgo jowol , and the Lodge was then adjourned until the merry month of May . The banquot was served iu tbe great hall , and waa attended by over two hundred brethren . An oxoollent programmo of music was provided by Bro . T . H . Lloyd , assisted by Madamo Kelly , Miss M . Conyers , and Bro . Will Edwards , which interspersed the speechea in a very agreeable manner .
LONGSIGHT LODGE , No . 2464 . THE second regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Club Rooms , Birch Lane , Longsight , on Wedueaday , tho 4 th iust ..
Bro , Councillor Thomas TJttloy W . M . There wero also present—Bros . H , Grirnshaw S . W ., W . Gadd J . W ., Frederick G . Barry Troasurer , J . Phythian P . M . Prov . G . D . of C . Cheshire Secretary , W . H . Wilson Assist . Sscretar y , Alderman Llovd Higginbo ' . tom S . D ., Hy . Sheard
J . D ., E . H , Ritson I . G ., F . W . Lean P . M . Prov . G . 8 . D . D . of C , Edward ( Notice of Meetings continued on page 2 § 5 ) .