Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

ANCHOR AND HOPE LODGENo . 37 .

THE monthly meeting of this Lodgo was hold at the New Masonic Hall , Swan Hotel . Bolton , on . Monday , the 3 rd instant , at 5 . 30 p . m . Tho Worshipful Master ( Bro . Rooko Pennington ) was punctnal in his attendance , and with his Officers opened the Lodge at tho appointed time , when the following brethren wero present .- —Bros . E . M . Garstang S . W ., John Booth J . W ., G . P . Brockbank Secretary , Rev . J . H . Gibbons Chaplain , J . D . Porteons S . D ., F . W . Pacey J . D ., James

PoyntzI . G ., W . Pennington P . M . Master of Ceremonies ; Past Masters Johnson , Mills , James Walker , Reuben Mitchell , James Newton , John Morris , R . K . Freeman , Samuel Crowther ; Bros . W . H . Wilson , Porter , Ridyard , Naylor , Whowell ; Bros . Hardcastle and Lomax Stewards , and J . W . Roiley Tyler . Visitors—Bros . Thomas Nash Provincial Grand Registrar , P . Royle Past Provincial Grand Senior

Deacon , Thomas Entwislo Past Provincial Grand Superintendent of Works , Robert Harwood Past Provincial Grand Superintendent of Works , J . W . Taylor Past Provincial Grand Onanist , Thomas Mitchell'Frovincinl Grand Tyler , A . A . Cokayno Past Provincial Grand Sword Bearer Cheshire , Jessop Hnlfori W . M . 62 , Manchester , William Cooper 146 , Bolton , J . S . Aldrcd 221 , Bolton , W . H . Alcock 318 ,

Bolton , William Blair 1723 , Bolton , John Alcock P . M . and Secretary 348 , N . Nicholson P . M . and Secretary 1723 , George Taylor S . W . 146 , W . Wadeson 221 , Thomas Morris P . M . 221 , George Ferguson P . M . 221 , J . M . Rntter P . M . 221 , J . F . Elliston 221 , Thomas Raby P . M . 348 , G . A . Mort Past Master 1354 Leigh , W . C . Freoman Past Master 1354 , W . Y . Martin 1814 , Worslev , R . Moir 526 , F . W .

Brockbank 1145 , James Richardsou Past Master 1723 , E . G . Harwood 1723 , John Priestley 1723 . Bro . James Newton P . Prov . G . S . D . had kindly placed for tho inspection of the brethren his valuablo collection of old Masonic Jewels and Medals ; also his copy of the first Book of Constitutions ever printed , and bearing date 1723 ; also excellently preserved copies of the Constitutions of 1767 ;

and 1784 ; Freemasons' Pocket Companions of 1735 , 1764 , and 1772 Smith ' s Use and Abnso of Masonry , 1785 ; Preston's Illustrations ' 1801 ; copy of Pyne's Engraved List of Lodges , dated 1734 ( originally belonging to Bro . Edward Entwislo , the first Worshipful Master of the Lodge ) , bearing his initials on silver clasp ; Masonic Scrap . Book , containing old Certificates , tarly Lodge Summonses , autograph

letters of distinguished Masons , & c . ; also Masonic Cup of the eighteenth century ( Staffordshire ware ) , and other Masonic curiosities . The Secretary's collection of more modern works embraced the Freemasons' Magazine for 1793 and several succeeding years ; the valnable works of Bro . Hughan—Masonic Memorials , Masonic Register , Old Charges of Freemasons , and others ; Bro . Gould ' s

works—The Four Old Lodges and tho Afchol Lodges ; Ahiman Rezon , 1801 ; Proofs of a Conspiracy , 1797 ; Freemasonry in Scotland , by D . Murray Lyon ; Selection of Masonic Songs , printed in Bolton in 1811 ; Freemasons' Pocket Companion , Glasgow , 1771 , with a varied selection of Masonic Jewels , appertaining to every Degree and Order in Masonry , Two brethren—James

Naylor and J . J . Whowell—who were candidates for tho second degree , presented themselves for examination as to their proficiency as Entered Apprentices . This proving satisfactory , they retired , and the Lodge was opened in the second degree , when the Worshipful Master , in a most able manner , passed the candidates to the second degree , the working tools being presented by the S . W .

Brother Garstang , and the Fellow Craft Lodge was forthwith closed . Tho Secretary , Bro . G . P . Brockbank P . Prov . G . S . D ., had prepared a few statistics as to tho early history and progress of the Lodge ; but in view of the fact that the Lodgo would attain the 150 th annivcr . sary of its existence in the course of another year , it was deemed advisable to defer the statement , and in the meantime the Secretary ,

with the assistance of Brother Newton , would endeavour to collect every available scrap of information , and produce the result of their labours on the occasion of the ter jubilee of the Lodge in 1882 . Hearty good wishes were expressed by representatives from Provincial Grand Lodges of East and West Lancashire , Cheshire , Derbyshire , Berks and Backs , from various Lodges in Lancashire , and from the

Lodge of Edinburgh ( Mary s Chapel ) , No . 1 under Grand Lodge of Scotland . The minutes of the proceedings of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Pennington W . M . explained the cirenmstances nnder which tho brethren were now assembled in a room which had been engaged pursuant to a resolution passed at the last regular meeting for the exclusive use of the members of this Lodge ,

at an annual rent of £ 10 , and expressed his thanks on behalf of the Lodge to the brethren who had so laboriously worked to achieve the present result . Mentioning brethren by name who had contributed to the satisfactory result , he distinguished particularly the services of Brother George Parker Brockbank , whose untiring zeal on behalf of the Lodge resulted in its establishment in such comfortable

quarters , and without whose persistent hard work the end could not have been attained . The elegant appearance of the Lodge room was largely due to tho exertions of Bro . Brockbank , aided by the pro . fessional skill of two architects , members of the Lodge , Bro . R . K . Freeman and John Morris . The furniture of the Lodge , which had been removed to a store for the purpose of safety since the Lodge

ceased to assemble at the Church'Institntion , was now placed in the room , and a few banners which had been obtained by the brethren who had superintended the decoration of the room , wore tastefully displayed . Prominently , a banner in possession of the Lodge , which evidently had been provided for the Provincial Grand Lodge somo 50

years ago , was conspicuously placed in the centre of the build , ing ; the possession of this banner was quite unknown to tho oldest Mason of the district or Lodge , and was looked upon both by members and visitors as a great curiosity . The obverse side contained the armorial bearings of the following Provincial Grand Masters of Lancashire , viz ., Edward Entwislo 1734

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( this brother was the first Master of this Lodge on its foundation in 1722 ) , William Rachdalo 1712 , and John Smith 1758 . On the roverso side tho arms of John Allen 1769 , E . D . Astloy 1 S 13 , and of the Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire 1825 , Bro . John Crossloy . Thoro was also displayed amongst tho banners of the Lodgo a dark blue banner , claboratoly painted with Masonic devices , not onl y

referring to tho Craft , bnt ; also to the other unrecognised Orders , as tho K . S ., Red Cross of Babylon , and others , with tho name , Wigton Lodge , 208 Ancients . Lodge was closed in due form at half-past six o ' clock , when the brethren adjourned to refreshment in the large dining-room of the Swan Hotel , which , under tho supervision of the Worshipful Master , was most appropriately decorated , and by whom a

most sumptuous banquet was provided for the Visitors . The usual Masouio toasts were duly honoured and responded to , a most o ! t ' ective speech being delivered by Bro . Nash Provincial Grand Registrar , who responded for the Provincial Grand Officers . Bro . Walter Pennington P . M ., Master of Ceremonies , conducted the proceedings pertaining to his office , both in Lodge and at the banquet ,

with consummate skill and to the entire satisfaction of the brethren . The host , Bro . Greenwood , Past Provincial Grand Pursuivant , who has only recently entered upon possession of this ancient hostelry , proved his capacity for catering to tha wants of his brethren , and the highest praiso was awarded him for his successful exertions to make this interesting meeting a perfect success .

ECCLESTON LODGE , No . 1624 .

THE installation meeting of this Lodge was hold on the 19 th irst ., at tho Criterion , Regent-circus , Piccadilly , nnder the presidency of the W . M . Bro . S . Jones . John Gait Fisher S . W ., Powell J . W ., Isaacs Trea ., A . W . Beckham Sec , Taylor S . D ., Johnson J . D ., J . Tapp I . G ., P . M . ' s Flattery , Jones , Vincent , M'Leod , and a numerous and distinguished company of visitors , amongst whom we may mention — Bros . J . Bevan District Grand Master VVestland , New

Zealand , W . Blakey P . P . G . D . C . Kent , C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P ., J . Stevens P . M . 1426 , Besant 1194 , Duncan 907 , Bond 1314 , Lucas 1360 , W . Ruddle 73 , Lamer 858 , Goffin 1572 , Davies 87 , Knight 749 , Snook 1604 , Hamilton 1641 , Bray P . M . 1155 , J . I . Cantle P . M . 1257 , W . Hicklin , Berry P . M . 584 , Carrington 1794 , J . Gourlay P . M . 160 , C . F . May P . M . 780 , T . Cross W . M . 1194 , Barfield P . M . 35 .

Giacomezzi , E . C . Massey P . M . 1297 , C . Helden 1791 , J . F . Hallet 907 , J . Ward 860 , A . Kimber 804 , A . Stamp 1194 , Hart 1348 , Sancroft 467 , Shute 1791 , Wrangham 619 , Ludd 619 , Langton 1365 , Pinn 860 , Sanders 1257 , White 217 , R . W . Boyce 1381 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . The Lodge was opened , and the minntes were confirmed . The auditors' report was read ; it showed the Lodge was in a flourishing

state . Ballot was taken for the admission ot Mr . S . Bruce . Bro . Smith was passed to the 2 nd degree . Bro . J . G . Fisher S . W . and W . M . elect was then presented to the Lodge , and daly installed into the chair in the presence of 14 W . M . ' s and P . M . 's , Bro .. J . Bevan , of New Zealand , and Bro . Cottebrune occupying the Wardens ' chairs . The ceremony was perfectly and impressively delivered by

Bro . Vincent P . M ., and he well merited the encomiums passed on him at its conclusion . Bro . Flatterley P . M . acted as D . C , and appropriate music aided the ceremony . The customary salntations having been given , the W . M . in appropriate terms appointed and invested his Officers—S . Jones I . P . M ., Powell S . W ., Taylor J . W ., Isaacs Treasurer , Beckham Secretary , Johnson P . M . S . D ., Bro . Tapp was appointed J . D .

but through a domestic affliction was unable to be present , Bottle I . G ., Egerton Organist , Vernon and Coolthard Stowards , Bennett and A Johnson Wine Stewards , Thomas Tyler , Webb Asst . Tyler . We may congratulate the Lodge on its selection of a W . M . Bro . J . G . Fisher showed his proficency by the perfect manner in which he initiated Messrs . G . Messenger and S . Bruce . The newly-appointed officers

wore also conversant with their dnties . Hearty good wishes wero now given by the numerous visitors , and Lodge was closed . The brethren , over 100 in number , sat down to a sumptuous and richercU banquet and dessert , provided by Messrs . Spiers and Pond . The W . M ., who ably presided , after grace had been sung , proposed the customary Loyal and Masonio toasts . With that of the R . W . the Earl

of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , he would couple the name of Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Past Grand Pnrsnivant , who , in replying , said he was pleased to attend ; this was tho first time ho had visited tho Lodge . All knew the qnalificatious of the Grand Officers . For himself , ho was but a very humble representative of Grand Lodge , but were some of the more important Officers

present they could but bo gratified at the way the work had been done . He might add that he had nover seen better working than that of their Worshipful Master who had so recently been installed in the chair . The Installing Master had also ably done his duties . The Worshipful Master , on again rising , said he was very much pleased with what he had seen that day . He would depart from

the order of the toasts a 3 set down on the list . They had , unexpectedly , the honour of a visit from a distinguished brother from abroad , and it behoved them , as loyal and hospitable Masons , to extend to him a cordial welcome . The District Grand Master of New Zealand , Bro . Bevan , had clone them tho honour of visiting them ; ho had come unexpectedly , or they would havo inserted that of his

health amongst tho toasts of the evening ; bat as he was with thorn , ho wished them to show Bro . Bevan that thoy felt as cordially for brethren from distant colonies as for thoso of their conn try . Ho ( tho W . M . ) had been in some of the English colonies , and wished ho had been a Mason at that time ; if ho should ever visit them again ho felt that he should be received thero with tho same cordiality that

he wished to extend to Bro . Bevan on the present occasion . Bro . Bevan could hardly find words in which to express his delight at the warm reception he had met with . The Worshipful Master had said that he came unexpectedly that night ; in reply , ho would add that that is just the way he could wish to come among them . When he entered the Hall he knew that thero was tho same tie between them aa thero was between his brethreu on tho West Coast of New