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ing had not been exactly fruitless , as the Chapter had increased its weight in the Province by endowing tho chair of tho three Principals as Lifo Governors in the AVest Lancashire Educational Institution . They had ample funds , and he trusted the timo was rapidly approaching when they would add additional lustre to the Chapter by contributing to the great and invaluable
Charities centred in London . Ex-Comp . Banning said he was fortunate in having to follow so eloquent and able a speaker as Comp . Cottrell , as he uttered sentences coinciding with his own . lie observed that it was well known the deep interest ho took in the Craft , and particularly in the Royal Arch degree , which to him was the consummation of everything touched
upon in preceding ones . He felt tho moro he studied and followed tho principles of Freemasonry , tho bettor ho was enabled to fill his position in lifo with satisfaction to himself . The precepts laid down in our glorious Order made us befitting members of society , taught us how to live , and leads us daily to contemplate , with feelings of profound adoration , tho Grand Lodgo above . He assured the
Companions that in going through tho chair ho had not deemed his labours ended , bnt as long as he could ho Avould stand to his post , and with tho utmost pleasure render all the assistance he conld . In conclusion he thanked the Comps . for receiving tho toast of the P . Z . 's in such a cordial way . Ex . Comp . Shaw then gavo tho Officers of the Chapter , and said , without deprecating other Chapters , the
Officers of the Everton Chapter always held up the highest standard , aud he trusted that the position for excellence of working which No . 823 had attained wonld never bo relinquished . AVith tho toast ho would mention the names of Comps . King and Beesley , who in responding , said they felt tho great responsibility of their positions to keep up the standard hitherto attained by their Chapter , and
expressed their determination not to fail in their duties . Comp . Pendleton favoured the Companions with a song . In proposing tho toast of the visitors , which was done in the most hearty aud fraternal manner possible , tho M . E . Z . expressed the ' pleasure ho experienced in seeing so many distinguished visitors present . He said the Everton Chapter takes great delight in having as many visitors as can come , he
regretted there were so few . During his year of office ho wonld be glad to see all who might pay them a visit , without mentioning any names , it would suffice to say he Avas delighted to see them , and hoped they would come again to seo their working . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . Comps . Milne and Beesley favoured tho Companions with more harmony , after which Comps . AA'illiams , Pearson ,
AVaskmgton , Cotter , Bradshaw , and Davies replied to the toast of tho Visitors . Comp . King complied to tho request for a recitation . Comp . Cottrell said tho next toast was entrusted to him , and the subject was brought homo to him impressively by tho eloqnent remarks of Comp . Davies . In his speaking of our Order in its universal aspect , AVO aro reminded that many Companions of this Chapter are scattered over various parts of tho world , and who ,
although absent in tho body , aro , when we meet , with ns in spirit , and we who aro privileged to meet hero will remember them , as our absent Companions , and to this toast I ask you to drink most cordially . This was done . Comp . Cottrell favoured the Companions with the next song , after which additional toasts were proposed , duly received , and responded to ; more harmony was well rendered , and after spending a most enjoyable evening the Companions dispersed at an early hour .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 880 . —On Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters'Tavern , Pownall Road , Dalston . Bro . M . Christian AV . M ., J . Lorkin S . AV ., Gilham J . AV ., AVardall S . D ., Forss J . D ., Borer I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Brasted Preceptor . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of tho last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of Initiation was
rehearsed , Bro . Polak candidate . Bro . Forss answered the questions leading to tho second degree , and tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Forss candidate . The Lodgo was closed to the first degree ; Bro . Dallas Avorked tho first section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren ; Bro . J . Lorkin was elected AV . M . for the ensuing week .
Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —At the weekly meeting of this Lodge , held on AVednesday , the 26 th inst ., at Bro . Hyde ' s , Red Lion , Poppin ' s-conrt , Fleet-street . Bros . Marston AV . M ., Bull S . AV ., Gladwell J . AV ., Abell S . D ., Cornu J . D ., Pate I . G ., Long P . M ., Preceptor . After the reading and confirmation of
minutes , tho Lodgo was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Tate was examined as to his proficiency , entrusted and raised . The Lodge was then closed down to the second , and various sections of tho lecture were worked by the AV . M ., Bro . Tate , and the Preceptor . Bro . Cornu was elected a member , and Bro . Bull AV . M . for ensuing week . The Lodge was then closed .
Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —At the King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday , the 14 th inst . Bros . Hino AV . M ., Campbell S . AV ., Moss J . AV ., Posener S . D ., Kent J . D ., Smith I . G- ., Fenner Preceptor ; also Bros . Richmond , Sargeant , Brickols , Tatton , Bolton , & c . The minutes of last meeting were read , and duly confirmed ; Bro . Bolton answered the questions , and
Lodgo advanced to the second degree ; the AV . Master then rehearsed the ceremony of passing . On the resumption of tho Lodge to the first degree , Bro . Fenner worked the first , second and third sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Brockels of Constitutional Lodge , No . 55 , was elected a member . Bro . Campbell was appointed AV . M . for tho ensuing week , after which Lodgo was closed .
Pembroke Lodge , No . 1299 . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at West Derby , near Liverpool , on Thursday tho 20 th inst . Present—Bros . John Capell AV . M ., R . Bennett P . M . as S . AV .,
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F . B . Bramham J . AV ., T . G . Fisher Sec , P . Maemuldrow P . M . Senior Grand Deacon Treas ., B . M . Uldro S . D ., T . AV . Rndd Organist . AVm . . Avis I . G ., J . Robinson Tyler . Past Master—Bro . AV . S . A'ines Prov . G . D . C . Visitors—Bros . Rov . Dr . Hyde D . D . 1080 , Berry P M . 155 , Hatch 220 , Ellis 220 , Durant 1473 , Sandbrook 1 G 09 , & e . The minutes of tho previous meeting were read and declared correctly
recorded , after which tho Lodgo was advanced to the second degree , and Bro . Lewis was passed to the degree of a , Fellow Craft . Tho Lodgo then resumed business in tho first , and tho labours of tho evening being ended , tho AVorshipfiil Master closed tho Lodgo in duo and ancient form . By request of Pro . Capell , tho brethren partook of supper , which was dono justice to hy all present . On removal of
tho cloth , tho usual Loyal toast of tho Queen was given from the chair , and duly honoured . The W . Master proceeded rapidly to tho toast of our Masonic Rulers , supremo and subordinate , coupling the name of Bro . Maemuldrow P . G . S . D . P . M . with tho samo . Bro . Avis kindly responded to the call for a song . Bro . Maemuldrow , in reply to the last toast , said , in proportion to tho hononr and
significance of being a Provincial Grand Officer , he esteemed and wore those honours , and trusted ho would be ablo to do so with every consideration , and thanked the Worshipful Master for uniting his namo with tho toast , and tho brethren for receiving it in such a cordial manner . Bro . Sandbrook kindly favoured the brethren with a song . Tho Worshipful Master next gave tho toast of the Past Masters ,
coupling tho name of Bro . AV . S . Vinos P . M . Prov . G . D . C . Bro . Maemuldrow favoured tho brethren with a song in the interval . Bro . Vines rose to respond to the toast of tho Past Masters , and said ho had indulged in the hope that tho AVorshipfiil Master would dispense with the toast he had so kindly given , and which had been so heartily received by thorn all ; ho expressed his readiness to do all in his
power for tho good of the Loclgo , but regretted the absence of other Past Masters . Tho working of the Lodge is always enhanced by tho presence of tho Officers , past nnd present ; and it was to bo deprecated that ono of the principal Officers was so ofton absent . He thanked tho brethren for tho cordial manner in which tho toast was drunk , and before ho resumed his seat ho availed himself of the
great pleasure he experienced in proposing tho health of the AVorshipfiil Master . In offering this toast it was qnite un . necessary for him to tell tho brethren how deep an interest the AVorshipfiil Master took in tho Lodgo and tho Craft , and how well ho had filled the Office of Master of this Lodcro . The toast was most cordially drank . Bro . T . AV . llndd kindly gave
tho next song . Tho AV . M . in responding to the toast last proposed by W . Bro . Vines , returned his sincere thanks , and regretted that there had not boon more work , as was anticipated . He hoped that the Visitors would pardon any inconvenience they might bo put to , as certain eventualities had to bo gone into . Bro . Bramham ably sang the next song . Tho W . M . rose for tho last time to
propose a toast which , ho said , was more heartily drunk in the Pembroke Lodge than any other , because tho members all rejoiced to seo thoir visiting brethren , and no Lodgo did or could give a moro truly fraternal welcome to thoir Visitors than the Lodge he had the honour of presiding over . He had great pleasure in uniting the names of the Rev . Bro . Hyde , and Bros . Davies and Berry with the toast .
Tho toa = t was cordially drunk . Bro . Avis volunteered the next song . Bro . Hyde , on rising to respond for the Visitors , said : I thank the AVorshipfnl Master and brethren for tho kind reception given the Visitors this evening . It affords me great pleasure to be with you , and to witness the efficient working aud harmonious feeling existing in tho Lodge . I have boon particularly pleased with the truly
Masonic spirit evinced in the Lodge to-night towards the candidate for initiation . I may say with reference to Mr . Deano that I have known him and his family for a considerable time , and think him in every way deserving of that great mark of respect and confidence which you havo shown him in unanimously electing him to become a member of our Order . Happily , Freemasonry does not look upon
a graeions act , performed by a generous-hearted man ( as some wonld say indiscreetly generous ) , as sufficient reason for its censure or disapproval , morally speaking . It will doubtless be a great gratification to Mr . Deano to know that the vote of this Lodge has been so unanimous in his favour . AVith reference to the remarks of the Worshipful Master , I need not say there is any cause for an apology on account of a portion of the business of tho Lodge being submitted for the
members only , and I cannot refrain from expressing my sincere congratulations to the Pembroke Loclgo in having for its Master a Mason whom I have known in the Craffc and otherwise for years , and a Brother whom I greatly respect . Bros . Davies and Berry followed , and returned thanks . A few more songs and a , pleasant social chat , previous to the Tyler ' s toast being given , concluded the programme , and the brethren dispersed .
Stanley Lodge , No . 1325 . —The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Tuesday , tho 18 th instant . Present—Bros . J . AV . Bnrwesa AV . M ., . 7 . H . Bradshaw S . AV ., C . WinskiU J . W ., T . Faulkes Sec , TI . Ashmore P . M . Treas ., R . B . Burcress S . D ., N . Robinson J . D ., C . Leighton P . M . D . C , A . Samuels Steward , S . Hill I . G ., M .
Williamson Tyler . P . M . Bro . F . Knight took his seat iu the East . There was present a largo number of visiting brethren , among whom were J . Skeaf P . G . Org ., John Pemberton P . P . G . Superintendent of AVorks P . M . 1264 , T . Roberts P . M . 673 , J . AVoods Treasurer 1094 , H . Williams P . M . 219 , G . E . Hanmor P . M . 10 SG , H . Bnrrows W . M . 673 , J . Mortleman S . AV . 1470 , & c , & c , and members . The minntes of tho last meeting were read , declared correctly recorded , and ratified .
The next business was the installing of Bro . Bradshaw AV . M . elect , for which purpose he was formally introduced to the AV . M . presiding , and tho usual ceremony was duly performed by AVorshipful Bro . Burgess in first-class style . Bro . Bradshaw , after receiving the salutations of the brethren present , at once proceeded to invest his Officers for the ensuing year , which with the able assistance afforded by Bro . Burgess was soon accomplished . The Officers aro as follows : —Bros ,
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ing had not been exactly fruitless , as the Chapter had increased its weight in the Province by endowing tho chair of tho three Principals as Lifo Governors in the AVest Lancashire Educational Institution . They had ample funds , and he trusted the timo was rapidly approaching when they would add additional lustre to the Chapter by contributing to the great and invaluable
Charities centred in London . Ex-Comp . Banning said he was fortunate in having to follow so eloquent and able a speaker as Comp . Cottrell , as he uttered sentences coinciding with his own . lie observed that it was well known the deep interest ho took in the Craft , and particularly in the Royal Arch degree , which to him was the consummation of everything touched
upon in preceding ones . He felt tho moro he studied and followed tho principles of Freemasonry , tho bettor ho was enabled to fill his position in lifo with satisfaction to himself . The precepts laid down in our glorious Order made us befitting members of society , taught us how to live , and leads us daily to contemplate , with feelings of profound adoration , tho Grand Lodgo above . He assured the
Companions that in going through tho chair ho had not deemed his labours ended , bnt as long as he could ho Avould stand to his post , and with tho utmost pleasure render all the assistance he conld . In conclusion he thanked the Comps . for receiving tho toast of the P . Z . 's in such a cordial way . Ex . Comp . Shaw then gavo tho Officers of the Chapter , and said , without deprecating other Chapters , the
Officers of the Everton Chapter always held up the highest standard , aud he trusted that the position for excellence of working which No . 823 had attained wonld never bo relinquished . AVith tho toast ho would mention the names of Comps . King and Beesley , who in responding , said they felt tho great responsibility of their positions to keep up the standard hitherto attained by their Chapter , and
expressed their determination not to fail in their duties . Comp . Pendleton favoured the Companions with a song . In proposing tho toast of the visitors , which was done in the most hearty aud fraternal manner possible , tho M . E . Z . expressed the ' pleasure ho experienced in seeing so many distinguished visitors present . He said the Everton Chapter takes great delight in having as many visitors as can come , he
regretted there were so few . During his year of office ho wonld be glad to see all who might pay them a visit , without mentioning any names , it would suffice to say he Avas delighted to see them , and hoped they would come again to seo their working . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . Comps . Milne and Beesley favoured tho Companions with more harmony , after which Comps . AA'illiams , Pearson ,
AVaskmgton , Cotter , Bradshaw , and Davies replied to the toast of tho Visitors . Comp . King complied to tho request for a recitation . Comp . Cottrell said tho next toast was entrusted to him , and the subject was brought homo to him impressively by tho eloqnent remarks of Comp . Davies . In his speaking of our Order in its universal aspect , AVO aro reminded that many Companions of this Chapter are scattered over various parts of tho world , and who ,
although absent in tho body , aro , when we meet , with ns in spirit , and we who aro privileged to meet hero will remember them , as our absent Companions , and to this toast I ask you to drink most cordially . This was done . Comp . Cottrell favoured the Companions with the next song , after which additional toasts were proposed , duly received , and responded to ; more harmony was well rendered , and after spending a most enjoyable evening the Companions dispersed at an early hour .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 880 . —On Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters'Tavern , Pownall Road , Dalston . Bro . M . Christian AV . M ., J . Lorkin S . AV ., Gilham J . AV ., AVardall S . D ., Forss J . D ., Borer I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Brasted Preceptor . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of tho last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of Initiation was
rehearsed , Bro . Polak candidate . Bro . Forss answered the questions leading to tho second degree , and tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Forss candidate . The Lodgo was closed to the first degree ; Bro . Dallas Avorked tho first section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren ; Bro . J . Lorkin was elected AV . M . for the ensuing week .
Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —At the weekly meeting of this Lodge , held on AVednesday , the 26 th inst ., at Bro . Hyde ' s , Red Lion , Poppin ' s-conrt , Fleet-street . Bros . Marston AV . M ., Bull S . AV ., Gladwell J . AV ., Abell S . D ., Cornu J . D ., Pate I . G ., Long P . M ., Preceptor . After the reading and confirmation of
minutes , tho Lodgo was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Tate was examined as to his proficiency , entrusted and raised . The Lodge was then closed down to the second , and various sections of tho lecture were worked by the AV . M ., Bro . Tate , and the Preceptor . Bro . Cornu was elected a member , and Bro . Bull AV . M . for ensuing week . The Lodge was then closed .
Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —At the King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday , the 14 th inst . Bros . Hino AV . M ., Campbell S . AV ., Moss J . AV ., Posener S . D ., Kent J . D ., Smith I . G- ., Fenner Preceptor ; also Bros . Richmond , Sargeant , Brickols , Tatton , Bolton , & c . The minutes of last meeting were read , and duly confirmed ; Bro . Bolton answered the questions , and
Lodgo advanced to the second degree ; the AV . Master then rehearsed the ceremony of passing . On the resumption of tho Lodge to the first degree , Bro . Fenner worked the first , second and third sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Brockels of Constitutional Lodge , No . 55 , was elected a member . Bro . Campbell was appointed AV . M . for tho ensuing week , after which Lodgo was closed .
Pembroke Lodge , No . 1299 . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at West Derby , near Liverpool , on Thursday tho 20 th inst . Present—Bros . John Capell AV . M ., R . Bennett P . M . as S . AV .,
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F . B . Bramham J . AV ., T . G . Fisher Sec , P . Maemuldrow P . M . Senior Grand Deacon Treas ., B . M . Uldro S . D ., T . AV . Rndd Organist . AVm . . Avis I . G ., J . Robinson Tyler . Past Master—Bro . AV . S . A'ines Prov . G . D . C . Visitors—Bros . Rov . Dr . Hyde D . D . 1080 , Berry P M . 155 , Hatch 220 , Ellis 220 , Durant 1473 , Sandbrook 1 G 09 , & e . The minutes of tho previous meeting were read and declared correctly
recorded , after which tho Lodgo was advanced to the second degree , and Bro . Lewis was passed to the degree of a , Fellow Craft . Tho Lodgo then resumed business in tho first , and tho labours of tho evening being ended , tho AVorshipfiil Master closed tho Lodgo in duo and ancient form . By request of Pro . Capell , tho brethren partook of supper , which was dono justice to hy all present . On removal of
tho cloth , tho usual Loyal toast of tho Queen was given from the chair , and duly honoured . The W . Master proceeded rapidly to tho toast of our Masonic Rulers , supremo and subordinate , coupling the name of Bro . Maemuldrow P . G . S . D . P . M . with tho samo . Bro . Avis kindly responded to the call for a song . Bro . Maemuldrow , in reply to the last toast , said , in proportion to tho hononr and
significance of being a Provincial Grand Officer , he esteemed and wore those honours , and trusted ho would be ablo to do so with every consideration , and thanked the Worshipful Master for uniting his namo with tho toast , and tho brethren for receiving it in such a cordial manner . Bro . Sandbrook kindly favoured the brethren with a song . Tho Worshipful Master next gave tho toast of the Past Masters ,
coupling tho name of Bro . AV . S . Vinos P . M . Prov . G . D . C . Bro . Maemuldrow favoured tho brethren with a song in the interval . Bro . Vines rose to respond to the toast of tho Past Masters , and said ho had indulged in the hope that tho AVorshipfiil Master would dispense with the toast he had so kindly given , and which had been so heartily received by thorn all ; ho expressed his readiness to do all in his
power for tho good of the Loclgo , but regretted the absence of other Past Masters . Tho working of the Lodge is always enhanced by tho presence of tho Officers , past nnd present ; and it was to bo deprecated that ono of the principal Officers was so ofton absent . He thanked tho brethren for tho cordial manner in which tho toast was drunk , and before ho resumed his seat ho availed himself of the
great pleasure he experienced in proposing tho health of the AVorshipfiil Master . In offering this toast it was qnite un . necessary for him to tell tho brethren how deep an interest the AVorshipfiil Master took in tho Lodgo and tho Craft , and how well ho had filled the Office of Master of this Lodcro . The toast was most cordially drank . Bro . T . AV . llndd kindly gave
tho next song . Tho AV . M . in responding to the toast last proposed by W . Bro . Vines , returned his sincere thanks , and regretted that there had not boon more work , as was anticipated . He hoped that the Visitors would pardon any inconvenience they might bo put to , as certain eventualities had to bo gone into . Bro . Bramham ably sang the next song . Tho W . M . rose for tho last time to
propose a toast which , ho said , was more heartily drunk in the Pembroke Lodge than any other , because tho members all rejoiced to seo thoir visiting brethren , and no Lodgo did or could give a moro truly fraternal welcome to thoir Visitors than the Lodge he had the honour of presiding over . He had great pleasure in uniting the names of the Rev . Bro . Hyde , and Bros . Davies and Berry with the toast .
Tho toa = t was cordially drunk . Bro . Avis volunteered the next song . Bro . Hyde , on rising to respond for the Visitors , said : I thank the AVorshipfnl Master and brethren for tho kind reception given the Visitors this evening . It affords me great pleasure to be with you , and to witness the efficient working aud harmonious feeling existing in tho Lodge . I have boon particularly pleased with the truly
Masonic spirit evinced in the Lodge to-night towards the candidate for initiation . I may say with reference to Mr . Deano that I have known him and his family for a considerable time , and think him in every way deserving of that great mark of respect and confidence which you havo shown him in unanimously electing him to become a member of our Order . Happily , Freemasonry does not look upon
a graeions act , performed by a generous-hearted man ( as some wonld say indiscreetly generous ) , as sufficient reason for its censure or disapproval , morally speaking . It will doubtless be a great gratification to Mr . Deano to know that the vote of this Lodge has been so unanimous in his favour . AVith reference to the remarks of the Worshipful Master , I need not say there is any cause for an apology on account of a portion of the business of tho Lodge being submitted for the
members only , and I cannot refrain from expressing my sincere congratulations to the Pembroke Loclgo in having for its Master a Mason whom I have known in the Craffc and otherwise for years , and a Brother whom I greatly respect . Bros . Davies and Berry followed , and returned thanks . A few more songs and a , pleasant social chat , previous to the Tyler ' s toast being given , concluded the programme , and the brethren dispersed .
Stanley Lodge , No . 1325 . —The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool , on Tuesday , tho 18 th instant . Present—Bros . J . AV . Bnrwesa AV . M ., . 7 . H . Bradshaw S . AV ., C . WinskiU J . W ., T . Faulkes Sec , TI . Ashmore P . M . Treas ., R . B . Burcress S . D ., N . Robinson J . D ., C . Leighton P . M . D . C , A . Samuels Steward , S . Hill I . G ., M .
Williamson Tyler . P . M . Bro . F . Knight took his seat iu the East . There was present a largo number of visiting brethren , among whom were J . Skeaf P . G . Org ., John Pemberton P . P . G . Superintendent of AVorks P . M . 1264 , T . Roberts P . M . 673 , J . AVoods Treasurer 1094 , H . Williams P . M . 219 , G . E . Hanmor P . M . 10 SG , H . Bnrrows W . M . 673 , J . Mortleman S . AV . 1470 , & c , & c , and members . The minntes of tho last meeting were read , declared correctly recorded , and ratified .
The next business was the installing of Bro . Bradshaw AV . M . elect , for which purpose he was formally introduced to the AV . M . presiding , and tho usual ceremony was duly performed by AVorshipful Bro . Burgess in first-class style . Bro . Bradshaw , after receiving the salutations of the brethren present , at once proceeded to invest his Officers for the ensuing year , which with the able assistance afforded by Bro . Burgess was soon accomplished . The Officers aro as follows : —Bros ,